Elevators designed for commercial applications are a real support for mobility challenged individuals. These accessibility equipments ensure such individuals with safe, trouble-free and smooth vertical movement in commercial buildings.

Choose from a Variety of Models

Elevators intended for commercial applications can be installed in existing as well as new buildings. Elevator models suitable for high rise as well as low rise buildings are available. Being...

Eating disorder is one disease that is the most deceptive in nature. Quite unlike the other disorders like the drug abuse, substance abuse as well as alcohol abuse this disorder might be present in the patient and still the patient might not cognize it. There are several kinds of eating disorders that are the most prevalent in the modern day society. It could be anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or any other type of eating disorder. The difficulty in its diagnosis lies in the fact that in...

Ardrossan Civic Centre in Ayrshire, on Scotland’s Clyde coast, recently underwent refurbishment work, which included a movemanSKG Premier Plus stair lift and several access ramps. The improvements bring the centre into line with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and allow it to accommodate visitors with mobility problems.

Owned by North Ayrshire Council, Ardrossan Civic Centre is a multi-purpose facility for community...

One area of healthcare provision which is often overlooked is that of homecare, otherwise known as domicillary care.

Basically, the job of the NHS is to provide us with healthcare, or more specifically, 'nursing care' and therefore any needs we have which are categorised as healthcare and/or nursing care must be funded by the NHS.

Furthermore, because it is no longer possible for the NHS and Social Services to jointly fund a care package the distinction between 'health...

Years ago dyslexia is not a known condition and there are people who grew up suffering from the symptoms without understanding what they are suffering. They are labelled as dumb, stupid and slow learners and worse they were not given the proper treatment to teach them how to manage their disabilities. But it is not too late for them because now dyslexia is already a known disorder and there are different tests now for adult dyslexia. If you manifest some of the signs and symptoms of...

Tim Harding, Vice Principal of Treloar College, Alton, Hampshire tells one student's story of life with cerebral palsy and the fight to become more independent.

Nineteen year old Justin is about to leave full time education, having studied at Treloar School and then Treloar College for the last five years.

Justin has spastic quadriplegia, a type of cerebral palsy in which all four limbs are affected. Justin is in a wheelchair and requires help with various daily activities,...

A lightweight folding wheelchair can weighs as little as 30 lbs, and when you fold it down will be about the size of a golf bag. So if you arr travelling maybe to the doctors, shopping or even on holiday they become ideal solutions for your wheelchair needs as it folds easily and will require little space. Lightweight wheelchairs are designed for safety and durability and are technically advanced.

Features of lightweight folding wheelchairs

The set up of a...

Portable wheelchair ramps have the advantage of normal wheelchair ramps in that the can be taken anywhere and you can gain access to most locations that will not be accessible in other situations. By using your portable wheelchair ramp you can gain access to your SUV, minivans and over doorsteps.

Different manufacturers build there own type of portable wheelchair ramps for different circumstances, so when you go to buy wheelchair ramps you will need to look closely and see...

A folding wheelchair ramp is light weight and is easy to carry. In spite of the light weight, a portable single fold aluminum ramp is strong and durable. The ramp folds in the middle and has a handle with which you can conveniently carry it. When you unfold the wheelchair ramp, it becomes a 30-inch wide platform and is ideal for a wheelchair.

Features

The complete folding wheelchair ramp is made of aluminium. On the surface it is lined with slip resistant high...

Ultralight folding wheelchairs are available with every wheelchair manufacturer; hence the buyer has a wide variety to choose from. Besides the folding wheelchairs, the others are rigid and titanium rigid and folding varieties.

In this way the patient can be moved from a sitting position to a horizontal position, or the other way around. The chair or stroller which is occupied by the patient can be brought down, folded or specially adapted for portability. The movement of the...