Great strides in right direction
BEING able to get around is the essence of life. Whether it’s going away for a holiday, getting down to the shops or simply being able to manoeuvre around your home, we can hold our heads high with a sense of independence.
Thousands of people, both those in later life and those with a disability, are being empowered on a daily basis with an astonishing array of mobility aids, from the straightforward and traditional to state-of-the-art devices.
It’s then possible to age gracefully (or even ungracefully, should you wish) with a simple solution to walking problems.
The starting point is a simple cane while a walking frame offers more support if you’re uncertain on your legs. If you have little or no mobility, an electric wheelchair or a scooter can be of great use.
If you are considering the latter then look out for retailers that are members of the Motability scheme which allows you to use your government mobility allowance to lease a scooter or wheelchair rather than buy.
The Unlimited Company, part of the Simplyhealth group, is a Motability partner and under the scheme the company also offers a range of benefits such as a free home assessment and product demonstration, a free annual service, free maintenance and repair work, the chance to try before you buy and insurance cover with no excess.
There are a huge array of items available both from its website and from its more than a dozen shops around the country.
Whether you go for a walker (either a simple walking frame or a rollator, with wheels), wheelchair or scooter, each has been designed to help you get about more easily, targeting your specific needs and levels of mobility.
Whatever you choose, it makes it possible for you to get around for longer stretches of time, with greater efficiency.
Shopping or moving items around the home becomes easy and hassle free as so many mobility aids come equipped with baskets and other carrying devices.
Keeping active is a major factor when it comes to keeping a positive mental attitude which is why anything that helps is a must for both the disabled and the elderly, as well as those who are recovering from an injury.
The technology in mobility aids is moving more than ever before – technology that helps keep you moving too. INFORMATION: theunlimited company.co.uk/0808 278 0439