Disabled Travel Advice Team 
It’s not a topic that many of us like to discuss but it’s one that we should be more aware of. After all, there will come a point that all of us have to face the death of a loved one, and eventually, it’s something we will go through ourselves. …
You’ve probably heard the term granny nap. It’s used to describe a short sleep in the afternoon and is often thrown around lightheartedly. But when you think about it, elderly people do tend to have an afternoon nap and for the most part, this is OK. As we get older, …
There are currently more than 2.5 million reported cases of multiple sclerosis around the world with around 130,000 of those being in the United Kingdom. At the time of writing, it’s estimated that a further 7000 cases are being diagnosed each year in the UK and many of these are …
Doctors, medical experts and other healthcare professionals are named according to their area of expertise. For example, an oncologist is someone who handles cancer, a cardiologist deals with the heart and a psychologist is someone who handles mental health. But have you ever heard of a gerontologist? And if so, …
Language and communication play a significant role in making someone’s day or destroying it, especially when it comes to speaking to your loved one with dementia. Dementia is something that should not be taken lightly while talking. Essentially, caregivers need to know the value of the right words so they …
Back in 2016, an article by Mouthwire, a satire website, claimed that left handed people in the USA would be eligible for disability benefits. This article was circulated all over social media and had lefties wondering whether their ‘condition’ was actually classed as a disability. Fast forward and there are …
If you’re looking to extend your mobility and want to do so with earth-loving scooters, we’ve created a list of Green Power’s top 5 below. You’ll find cool designs, great specs, and long-lasting batteries, all of which will keep you on the go. A Bit About Green Power Mobility Scooters …
Today’s mobility scooters are more versatile and more useful than ever before, thanks in large part to some major leaps forward in mobility scooter engineering. These scooters feature dramatically improved motors, significantly more powerful batteries, and all kinds of “creature comfort features” that make using them a dream for the …
When the elderly people in our lives engage in self-talk, it’s important to pay attention and determine what the reason for it might be. Some reasons for this can include things as ordinary as thinking out loud out of old habits, or more serious issues such as cognitive impairments, mental …
Quality mobility scooters have the potential to transform the lives of the elderly and the disabled, dramatically improving their overall quality of life. But while these scooters have fantastic reputations for rock solid reliability, like everything else man-made they will eventually need preventative maintenance, regular upkeep, and (sometimes) emergency repair. …
