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Whether you’ve recently had a knee, or hip replacement, or just simply have trouble bending, it can be embarrassing to ask for help when using the toilet. This is where a simple mobility aid, the...

Hello! I am Kate Makin, Ability Superstore’s resident Occupational Therapist (OT). I am here to answer your mobility aid queries. I also write articles and guides to assist you in choosing the right disability aids.  As an OT,...

Creating an accessible bathroom in your home Converting a standard bathroom into a room that is accessible doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive. Some simple bathroom and toileting aids can provide access and...

Photo by Joey from Pexels It’s one of the smallest rooms in the house, and one used frequently, so it’s essential that it is both pleasant and safe. The bathroom (or restroom as the Americans...

Arthritis is an invisible condition affecting millions of people in their daily lives. With the help of treatments such as medication, mobility aids and adapting your surroundings it is possible to help comfort symptoms and...

In a world where our choice of products continues to grow at a rapid pace, wading through a vast selection of different styles and purposes of products can leave you feeling lost and frustrated. The...

Understanding and living with Cerebral Palsy It is estimated that Cerebral Palsy affects 1 in 400 babies born in the UK each year. Although there is currently no cure for the condition, treatments, therapy and...

Choosing a Christmas gift for an elderly parent, grandparent, or relative, can be surprisingly difficult – especially when you want it to be useful, meaningful and immediately helpful, not just decorative. The good news is...

A grab rail may be necessary around the home or outdoors if yourself or a family member need a little extra support when moving around. They can provide stability and safety when getting in the...

If you search ‘mobility aids’ on Google, you will notice the results are so varied that you could literally spend days reading about mobility aids. So, today we are going to try to make life...

Bathing aids can help maintain your dignity and independent living by providing convenient solutions to mobility problems in the bathroom. You may find that as you get older, your mobility, dexterity, and strength weaken due...

Understanding VAT and why you sometimes don’t have to pay it   When you buy most everyday items, the price includes VAT (Value Added Tax). It’s a tax that businesses collect on behalf of the...

Maintaining independence is not just a personal goal, it's a core value for the majority of us, especially as we age, or are recovering from an accident, such as a fall. To be able to...

Starting at the Door! There is no doubt, our homes are our special place! But, when mobility becomes more limited due to age, injury, or disability, getting around the home can be a tricky matter....

Understanding and living with Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition with physical symptoms that can limit mobility and make daily tasks such as eating become difficult. Although there is currently no cure, the...

Imagine it’s the 1st January 2020 and you’re looking forward to a new year of opportunities and fresh starts. Could you have predicted the chaos and devastation that was to come? We couldn’t. So many...

It’s Festival season once more, with hair-raising headliners, rowdy crowds, tarnished tents, and lots and lots of mud right around the corner. To some people, an absolute nightmare, but to others it’s heaven on earth. The...

Maintaining comfort, safety, and independence in the bathroom is essential – especially for older adults, people with limited mobility, or anyone recovering from surgery. That’s where bathing aids come in. These essential daily living aids...