Safe showering solutions for the elderly and less able If you are considering updating your bathroom, it’s worth noting that there are showers that have been specifically designed with safety in mind for the elderly and less able.  Mira Advance ATL Flex The Mira Advance was the first shower in the UK with thermostatic control.  This precise control ensures that …

Keep on Walking Whether you’re popping to the shops, or just pottering around the garden, a walker can help you to keep your independence. It’ll give you something to lean on if you’re feeling a bit weak or unsteady, and the extra support can help to ease aches and pains. There are two main types of walker. David Walter, mobility …

New Year – Fresh Start! New Year is a popular time to be thinking of the year ahead.. Often it can be the adding of an extension to your 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 ahead and future proof your home. …

Introducing the next revolution in walking sticks If you’re worried about stumbling on uneven surfaces, a walking stick could give you your confidence back. Mobility Specialist Living Needs recommends theHurryCane – an innovative walking aid that offers better stability and balance than traditional walking sticks. Pivoting base The HurryCane’s base has three non-slip feet for added grip and balance. When …

Future proof your bathroom As we get older everyday life can start to present new challenges and the bathroom is often the first room in the house that becomes unsuitable. Although it can seem daunting, making adaptations is an easy way to maintain independence and help you stay in the home you love for longer – it just takes planning …

Give the gift of comfort this Christmas Painful feet can make it difficult for someone to do the things they love, whether that’s gardening, enjoying a family day out or just potteringaround the house. The right footwear can make all the difference. If your loved one suffers from swollen feet, bunions, hammer toes or a condition requiring in-shoe supports, a …

Carer-Friendly Bathrooms Caring for a loved one can be emotionally and physically challenging. Adapting your home can make some of the day-to-day tasks easier to manage.  Here David Walter, a mobility specialist from Living Needs, explains how a few changes to your bathroom can make a big difference. It’s important to consider both the needs of the carer and of …

Struggling to get in and out of the bath? A bath lift could help you. There are few things more relaxing than a good soak in the bath. Having limited mobility shouldn’t mean that you miss out on the enjoyment. A bath lift can make getting in and out of the bath easier and safer. David Walter, a mobility specialist …

Plan Now for Retirement Living Living independently as we get older requires us to do something that we are generally not very good at, which is to plan for the future! Along with kitchens, bathrooms are one of the spaces you use the most, they also happen to be the most common room where a slip or fall will occur …