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What Happens to the Elderly User if the Seat Depth of the Wheelchair Is Too Deep?
If the seat depth is too long then the user can’t reach the backrest and will start to slide down the chair to find a more sturdy and comfortable position. Alternatively, if the seat depth is too shallow, the user will start to lean forward to find support on their feet. This will cause strain on the user’s back, neck, ... Read More>
The Benefits of a Reclining and Tilting Wheelchair
Most people won’t encounter the problem of bedsores or pressure sores. However, wheelchair users, people who are bedridden, or those with physical disabilities, because they spend long periods of time in the same position, experience extreme pressure on the same body parts. This constant pressure can cause the skin to become red, inflamed, and deprives the skin cells of oxygen ... Read More>
How Do the Footplates Contribute to a Comfortable Sitting Position?
The footplates support the user in maintaining a correct posture whilst sitting in a wheelchair. If the footplates are in the incorrect position this can cause strain on the user’s back, lower thighs, and hip bones. If the footplates are too low, then the user will experience unnecessary strain on their upper thighs and behind the knee. If the footplates ... Read More>
How to Take Care of Our Elderly Relatives With a Manual Wheelchair?
It was actually found that 80% of wheelchair users identified at least one wheelchair fit issue, like comfort, hindered mobility, or poor posture. When elderly people start to feel uncomfortable in the seated position they are left in, they will try to reposition themselves to be more comfortable. For example, they will try to slide down the chair to reduce ... Read More>
How to Get Elderly From Lying Down to Walking With the Assistance of Mobility Devices – Part 2
Sit up in bed Out of bed and sit Stand Action and Assistive Devices Self-care and Assistive Devices Regain Independence In part 1 of how to get the elderly from lying down to walking with the assistance of a mobility device, we talked about the first 3 steps to get our elderly relatives out of bed and standing again! This ... Read More>
How to Get Elderly From Lying Down to Walking With the Assistance of Mobility Devices – Part 1
Sit up in bed Out of bed and sit Stand Action and Assistive Devices Self-care and Assistive Devices Regain Independence These are the 6 steps that we can take to help our elderly relatives regain independence and stay out of bed longer. Research shows that if our elderly relatives stay in bed for too long, they’re more likely to suffer ... Read More>
How to Prevent Elderly People From Falling and What to Do if They Fall
The no. 1 tool to prevent elderly users from falling is to use a shift belt. When an elderly person is falling down, the carers instinct is probably to hold onto their arm from the side. However, these methods are dangerous and actually put the carer at risk of falling down with the elderly person. Instead, try using a shift ... Read More>
