HEALTH & MOBILITY SPECIAL

AS we age, we can develop mobility problems, which means everyday activities such as getting up from chairs, shopping, walking up the stairs, taking a bath and getting comfortable in bed can become incredibly difficult. There is a wide range of products, such as mobility scooters, assistive furniture and technology solutions to help you retain independence.

If you have difficulty sitting down and getting back up, a great solution to this is the rise-and-recline chair that can offer support so you avoid pain and discomfort while relaxing in your armchair.

If you struggle to get comfortable in bed, an electric adjustable bed can be raised and lowered at the touch of a button, which makes getting into and out of bed much easier and also helps with sitting up to read or watch TV.

If getting up and down the stairs has become a battle, a stairlift can help you regain independence, offering you the peace of mind to carry on with your day as normal without being confined to the ground floor of your house.

If the complexity or small screens of mobile phones has become an issue, there are now various smartphones designed with louder ringtones, larger visuals and easy-to-use buttons to ensure that you are able to stay in touch with friends and family.

Other adaptations can be made to help with mobility issues, such as ramps and handle bars.

All of these solutions can be easily researched and many of the specialists that provide them can come to your home for your convenience.