Mobility
"Five hips David" still manages his allotment thanks to TGA Breeze
- Friday, 26 April 2013
David Moss, 70 from Cirencester, is a retired, international sales and marketing specialist who despite having five separate hip replacements and living with restricted mobility, has been able to continue his passion for growing fruit and vegetables thanks to a remarkable TGA mobility scooter.
Following the completion of an engineering apprenticeship at The Austin Motor Company, David’s career began in the road haulage industry and concluded in airport sales and marketing. These roles resulted in him travelling around the world and working in Malaysia for eight years, which he thoroughly enjoyed and has resulted in the country’s flag flying proudly over his allotment. During this time David was diagnosed with requiring a hip replacement and subsequently has undergone five operations which have resulted in him having some walking mobility, but limited to less than half a mile.
Doctor How
- Thursday, 18 April 2013
Television’s much-loved GP Dr Hilary Jones offers advice and guidance on the value of installing a stairlift in later life and to help manage illness.
Dr Hilary Jones offers his advice and acknowledges the “wonderful feeling of independence” that comes from being able to stay at home.
In an information booklet produced by Acorn Stairlifts called, ‘Health and Mobility and how a stairlift can help’ Dr Hilary said: “Age is just a number and there are no limits to the life you wish to lead and the activities you wish to enjoy, just because of a chronology.
“Perhaps the greatest challenge to your quality of life can be the threat to your mobility and independence.”
10 Must-Have Mobility Aids for seniors
- Thursday, 11 April 2013
Growing old can be a challenging time, as the body is often not able to live up to the will of the mind. What were once simple, mundane tasks in life can become painful, and in some cases, impossible. However, these 10 mobility aids not only allow people to live an independent life, they give people back their dignity and self-respect.
Dr Hilary Jones' advice and guidance on the value of installing a stairlift
- Wednesday, 06 March 2013
Television’s much-loved GP Dr Hilary Jones has offered advice and guidance on the value of installing a stairlift in later life and to help manage illness.
In an information booklet produced by Acorn Stairlifts called, ‘Health and Mobility and how a stairlift can help’, Dr Hilary Jones offers his advice and acknowledges the “wonderful feeling of independence” that comes from being able to stay at home.
Royalist Theresa continues support of Stroke club thanks to TGA mobility scooter
- Monday, 11 February 2013
Despite living with Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Diabetes, Royalist Teresa Gibbs, 75 from Exmouth, is a retired Royal Marine MoD worker nicknamed ‘Her Majesty’, who can continue to offer voluntary support to her local Stroke Club thanks to a remarkable TGA Breeze mobility scooter.
Teresa has lived locally all her life and was born in Budleigh Salterton, approximately five miles from Exmouth. She has a daughter (53) and a son (51) who the latter was well recognised as a local postman until he was diagnosed with MS two years ago. Following this news, Nick Gibbs achieved a charity bike ride from John O-Groats to Land’s End in 2010 and still manages to assist his mother on good days. Thankfully, Teresa needs little help due to her independent spirit and TGA mobility scooter, which has allowed her to remain independent at home.
Paralympic legacy sustain for people with disabilities
- Tuesday, 29 January 2013
National disability charity Vitalise is fulfilling its Paralympic pledge to provide more opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with society.
Demonstrating its commitment to the Paralympic legacy, Vitalise is offering an innovative range of activity and excursion based opportunities designed to promote confidence and independence and enable its guests to engage more fully with society.
TGA launches radical new mobility scooter with off-road capabilities - the new Vita X
- Monday, 21 January 2013
The UK’s leading mobility scooter specialist, TGA Mobility, is delighted to announce the introduction of the new and rugged 8mph Vita X, which delivers off-road capabilities to users who require independence in more challenging locations.
Building on the significant success of fellow Vita large and compact models, the Vita X is a highly robust and reliable mobility scooter with enhanced off-road capabilities. Engineered to deliver stability and safety even when tackling cross-country routes, this latest addition to the TGA range is perfect for individuals who either live in rural areas or require added performance on urban streets.
Lack of access leaves disabled drivers feeling left out in the cold at Christmas
- Friday, 21 December 2012
A lack of disabled access is preventing people from visiting friends and relatives this Christmas, according to a new survey.
The survey of disabled people found that more than 75 percent of them were not able to see friends and family as much as they wanted to over Christmas with over 90 percent saying their disability significantly prevented them from taking part in celebrations.
Stairlifts and your budget
- Wednesday, 12 December 2012
If you have considered buying a stairlift but believe you cannot afford one, then ukstairliftsdirect.com may have the perfect option for you. Mobility aids come in a range of styles from straight to curved. They also are fitted to suit a range of mobility requirements such as helping with a disability or handicap needs and requirements. We understand that changes may need to occur in your home as you age or develop certain conditions and we understand that equipment such as stairlifts can really help with mobility issues.
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