If you sit in the same chair for long periods and find it difficult to sit down or get up, it might be time to consider a chair that lifts you, to help you stand up and sit down. The right chair can help keep you independent enabling you to stay comfortably at home. To be comfortable, a chair needs …
Developing dementia can be an anxious and challenging time, not just for the person themselves but also for their friends and family. However, daily living can be made easier for the for all concerned with some specialist home adaptations explains David Walter, Mobility Specialist from Living Needs. “Families living with dementia are likely to need support and there are many …
How to make your bathroom easier to use We are all living longer and want to remain independent at home for as long as possible. As we age, our mobility can deteriorate, and it may become difficult to wash and bathe. An accessible bathroom adaptation will help keep you living safely at home. Living Needs offers a wide range of …
Simple items, such as grab rails, walking frames and raised toilet seats, can play a significant role in helping to maintain your independence. If you (or someone you care for) need help with everyday tasks, you may be eligible for a ‘living aid’ prescription. Living Needs provides solutions for independent living, including a choice of living aids and mobility assessment …
New Year is a popular time to be thinking of the year ahead.. After a challenging 2020 with much more time spent at indoors, many people are thinking of adding of an extension to their home, or moving to a new house, a new kitchen or bathroom. If this is the case for you, it is important to consider further …
Keep on Walking Whether you are going shopping or just in the garden, a walker can help you to remain independent for longer. It will give you something to lean on if you’re feeling a bit unsteady, and the extra support can ease aches and pains. Living Needs stocks a wide range of walkers in our showroom on …
As the weather gets colder and we approach Christmas, you may find you are using the kettle more often. Why not invest in a good quality, specialist kettle for extra safety and convenience. The Uccello Kettle’s unique PowerPour technology allows you to make a hot drink safely, without ever needing to pick the kettle up. Uccello Kettle features: A safe …
Adults spend roughly a third of their lives in bed, so it’s important to find a bed that satisfies your specific needs. What better way to achieve maximum comfort than with an adjustable bed? Adjust your bed to a comfortable position at the touch of a button. Available in a variety of sizes and formats (including single, dual and double). …
Our homes reflect our lifestyles. We decorate them to represent who we are and arrange them to meet our needs as we pass through various stages in life. It makes sense, then, to adapt our homes ready for when we are older and less able by future-proofing in plenty of time. It is never too early to start future-proofing your …
The innovative Comfort Heat System is a new way of staying warm in the comfort of your own armchair. Designed for use with the Repose range of rise and recliner chairs, the system features two controllable heating pads, one fitted into the seating area and the other in a loose cushion that can be positioned wherever you choose. The system …
