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There’s a lot of criteria that need considering before buying a moving and handling aid, as it’s crucial that they suit the individual’s needs. In this guide, you can find information on different types of...

The bathroom is often the most hazardous room within the home. Wet floors, slippery surfaces, and awkward movements all increase the risk of falls. For older persons, even a simple fall can lead to a...

A comfortable night's sleep is… … something we all hope for… … but for those living with mobility problems, long-term illnesses, or simply the natural limitations of aging, bedtime can become an ordeal instead of...

This article was updated on 22/04/2024. Hoists and slings are designed to reduce the need for manual lifting and manoeuvring of patients or family members in your care. Our handy user guide will help you to...

This article was updated on 22/04/2024. A bath lift can be an important bathing aid to invest in as they offer a solution to getting in and out of the bath with limited mobility. For...

Travelling and getting out and about with a disability This article was updated on 23/04/2024. Getting out and about, whether you have a health condition, long-term disability or simply want to remain active as you...

Photo by Inna Skaldutska from iStock With most of the nation still in lockdown, the Alzheimer’s Society Cupcake Day 2020 will be looking a little different to previous years. Despite this, the Alzheimer’s Society is keen...

Over the years, Able Life has invented many innovative, reliable and stylish mobility aids, all with one aim – to give people the confidence and support needed to be comfortably independent at home.  How Did Able...

If you have any mobility issues and struggle with getting in and out of the bath, a bath board (also known as a shower board) is a helpful mobility aid that will help you to...

This article was updated on 22/04/2024. Chairs and other seating aids are important for providing comfort, support and relief when sitting down, whether it be for a meal, to improve posture, or simply for socialising....

Photo by Ian Taylor on Unsplash One of the most common issues faced by the elderly is being vulnerable to trips and falling.   If a fall happens inside the home, and the person lives...

Photo by Mark Dymchenko from iStock Here we are, at the beginning of June 2020, and the UK Government has eased parts of the lockdown caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. This means that many of...

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,...

This article was updated on 24/04/2024. With many different styles and designs of walking frame available, we’ve put together a useful guide to help you decide which walking frame is right for you to buy....

The Zimmer frame. An iconic staple of walking aids, with its familiar stainless steel frame offering support and stability to generations of people who need an extra hand (or 4 legs!) with their mobility. People...

Photo by James Giddins on Unsplash If you’re looking for a getaway this year but don’t fancy that flight abroad there are plenty of beautiful and inspiring places right on your doorstep. Travelling can be...

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I had my first fall at the age of 28 – but I was young, a mum, a neonatal nurse, I’d run my first 10k earlier that year, I was fit and healthy… wasn’t I? The...