Posts by Hilary Pemberton
Reasons to Invest in a Stair Lift
Stair lifts have become a practical option in multilevel buildings. Stairs pose a barrier for seniors and people with disabilities and a stair chair lift resolves this challenge. This accessibility device enhances their mobility and independence to a great extent by providing smooth and safe transport over the stairs. Investing in this type of lift…
Read MoreBuilding a Handicap Bathroom – Factors to Consider
Falls are a leading cause of unintentional injury among older adults and people with disabilities. Bathrooms are one of the most common locations for fall injuries in homes, hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Getting in and out of normal bathtubs can prove to be a difficult task for seniors and wheelchair users. Barrier free shower…
Read MoreQuality Outdoor Wheelchair Ramps for Safe and Smooth Access
External ramps provide safe and comfortable access over steps, thresholds, doorways and raised landings. They are designed to meet the accessibility requirements of wheelchair and mobility scooter users, parents with strollers, people with walking difficulties, and those using walking aids. National Seating & Mobility offers innovative models of mobility ramps in a wide range of…
Read MoreStair Lift Maintenance Tips
Climbing stairs has consistently been rated as one of the most challenging tasks for older people or those suffering from mobility issues due to conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, etc. A stair lift resolves this problem and is ideal for settings that do not have adequate space to install an elevator. However, continuous usage can cause wear…
Read MoreSafe and Accessible Shower Units for Seniors
Taking a shower is a simple and routine task for the average individual, but can prove difficult for the elderly people and those with mobility issues. Bathrooms pose the most fall hazards within the home. Bathroom modifications enhance the ability of elderly people with mobility issues to manage their daily needs independently, and improve safety as well…
Read MorePersonal Mobility Device Market to Hit $12.7 Billion by 2023
The use of the right mobility device can enhance accessibility, independence and safety. Personal mobility devices help people move around freely in their residences and public spaces. With a rapidly aging population, the rise in number of physically disabled people, and the staggering cost of caregiver services, the global demand for mobility devices is rising…
Read MoreAccessibility Made Easy with Assistance from National Seating & Mobility
When you purchase accessibility equipment for residential or commercial use, you need a product that will enhance the user’s life and provide more independence and self confidence. At the same time, you need the dealer to be committed to providing reliable, professional service. At National Seating & Mobility, our focus is on helping people with…
Read MoreRamp Installed By National Seating & Mobility Improves Wheelchair Access In A Condo Building
Ease of accessibility in residential and commercial buildings is important to ensure that seniors can follow an independent and comfortable lifestyle. The main barriers to accessibility in homes are steps, both inside and outside the house. Regarding condo buildings, alterations can be made even to common areas for the purpose of facilitating access, but those…
Read MoreAccessibility Devices for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood while the brain is under development. One of the most common congenital disorders of childhood, CP permanently impairs body movement and muscle coordination, and causes abnormal posture, involuntary movements, unsteadiness in walking, overall body balance issues, floppiness or rigidity…
Read MoreModular Ramps – An Effective Option for Improved Access to Homes
Accessing steps outside homes can prove to be a challenging task for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Providing access over steps and raised landings and to vehicles with ease, modular ramps are a safe and convenient option for this group. One of the main benefits of these ramps is that they can be installed and…
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