Living with dementia can have a massive impact on the person affected and those close to them.  Everyday tasks can become daunting and exhausting.  It is important to find ways to overcome the new obstacles dementia can present. One area of the home that can present unique challenges for those living with dementia is the bathroom.  Elderly people with dementia …

When you have limited mobility, choosing an appropriate walking aid is one of the most important things you can do.  The correct walking aid can make day-to-day life easier and have a positive impact on your health and wellbeing. At Living Needs, we stock a wide range of walking and mobility aids.  Here are some of the options that may …

According to the latest statistics, 3 in 5 of us will be carers for loved ones at some point in our lives, with or without the support of ‘home help’ provided by professional carers. So it makes sense when designing or adapting your bathroom at home to look at things that can make potential carer access easier too. Alan Kingdon …

If you have difficulty walking and getting around, or are worried about falling, there are so many products available to help. A walking stick is often the first recourse to give that extra stability. However, a walking stick that is suitable for one person may not necessarily be the best for another – take time to ensure you choose a …

Keep your feet cosy this winter With the weather getting colder and wetter, now is the time to invest in some warm and supportive footwear. Cosyfeet shoes and slippers are specially designed to look attractive while also being supportive and comfortable – extra wide, with soft materials, hidden Velcro fastenings and minimal stitching as standard. Recommended by health professionals such …

As a population, statistics show that we are living and remaining independent for longer.   Advances in medicines, technology and lifestyle advice are helping this to happen.  People who once might have had to retire into residential care, can now live comfortably at home.  With these advances, an abundance of choices and pitfalls arise – given the assortment of so many products …

Fed up with unsightly cables in your bathroom?  Want to free up space on top of your bathroom cabinet?  If so, an in-wall toothbrush charger may be the answer. Living Needs has teamed up with ProofVision to supply and fit a sleek and stylish range of in-wall toothbrush chargers – a waterproof and tangle-free way to charge your electric toothbrush. …

Everyone goes to the bathroom, and everyone needs to clean up afterward. That’s where a bidet-toilet can come in handy. Although the bidet has been a common bathroom feature for a long time throughout Europe and Asia, it has only started to become more common in the UK in recent years.  Recently, there has been an increase in internet searches for …