General Info Archives - Mobility Help Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:06:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-mobilityfavi-32x32.jpg General Info Archives - Mobility Help 32 32 Are Walk in Baths Any Good? https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/are-walk-in-baths-any-good/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:07:03 +0000 https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/?p=25112 As we age, mobility can become more challenging, and tasks that were once simple can become more difficult. One such task is bathing, which can pose a significant risk of falls and injury for older adults. Walk-in baths have become an increasingly popular option for elderly individuals who want to maintain their independence and safety ... Read more

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]]> Help Getting in and out of the Bath. https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/help-getting-in-and-out-of-the-bath/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:46:00 +0000 https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/?p=24916 Elderly people and the disabled often need help getting in and out of the bath. Even with someone there to assist it isn’t the easiest thing to do. If they have managed to have a soak in the bath, the next issue is getting out safely. Frail legs and arms might struggle to take the ... Read more

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]]> How often should an elderly person bathe? https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/how-often-should-an-elderly-person-bathe/ Thu, 31 May 2018 20:30:40 +0000 https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/?p=24897 Bathing is a common difficulty for elderly people, limited mobility and fear of falling can mean that they will do almost anything to avoid having a bath. For caregivers, it can be concerning whether the elderly person in their care is bathing frequently enough. So how often do elderly people need to bathe? The good ... Read more

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]]> Why do old people sleep so much? https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/why-do-old-people-sleep-so-much/ Thu, 31 May 2018 17:23:39 +0000 https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/?p=24889 Picture a group of older people in a Care Home. Like me, have you got an image in your head of a dozen people all sat around a loud television and 11 of them are fast asleep? It seems that the older you get, the more naps you might need. My mum could have 4 ... Read more

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]]> How long does a total knee replacement last? https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/how-long-does-a-total-knee-replacement-last/ Thu, 31 May 2018 16:40:57 +0000 https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/?p=24891 A partial knee replacement is far more likely to require further work at some point in the future when compared to a total knee replacement. Approximiately 10% of people who have had a partial knee replacement will require further work on the knee within a period of 10 years. If you have had a total ... Read more

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]]> Why do Old People Shake? https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/why-do-old-people-shake/ Thu, 31 May 2018 14:31:21 +0000 https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/?p=24887 Shaking hands is common in the elderly, the older you get, the more likely it is that shaking will develop. The biggest problem with shaking is that when it starts to occur, your mind will jump to the worst case scenario. How often have you had a minor problem, googled it and then been presented ... Read more

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]]> Why do old people fall? https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/why-do-old-people-fall/ Thu, 31 May 2018 12:58:22 +0000 https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/?p=24840 When an elderly parent calls you in a panic to say they have had a fall, you can’t help but think the worst. Having experienced this, I did a lot of research to find out why do old people fall and what can be done to prevent it from happening.   Essentially, the primary reason ... Read more

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]]> Why do old people feel cold? https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/why-do-old-people-feel-cold/ Tue, 29 May 2018 18:57:43 +0000 https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/?p=24836 My elderly mum is always complaining of the cold; I was wondering why older people feel the cold? In temperatures that I feel really comfortable in, my mum is guaranteed to have multiple layers on and still be feeling a chill. Why is this? I did some research to help me better understand and to see ... Read more

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]]> How to Get a Wheelchair Up a Flight of Stairs https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/how-to-get-a-wheelchair-up-a-flight-of-stairs/ Tue, 29 May 2018 17:10:45 +0000 https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/?p=24796 Getting a wheelchair up a flight of stairs is not an easy task. But unfortunately, sometimes it can’t be avoided and should be tackled calmly and carefully. If the person in the wheelchair is not at all able to walk up the stairs and there is no lift available, the only option to lift the ... Read more

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]]> How to use a commode https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/how-to-use-a-commode/ Tue, 29 May 2018 17:04:51 +0000 https://www.mobilityhelp.co.uk/?p=24791 A commode is a really useful item in the home for some people who have difficulty with mobility. To use you need to follow these simple steps. Set the Height – the legs are adjustable which makes it easier for you to sit on the commode, no matter how tall or short you are. Measure ... Read more

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