Often what we do in the medical profession comes at the result of tragedy. Perhaps an accident or act of carelessness causes an injury – those things are understandable because accidents do happen. We do our best to prevent such things. Unfortunately, what...
Gel mattresses have been the rage for a while and many organizations in the medical care products field recognized there were greater benefits than just the comfort of a soft, conforming surface. For those who may find the costs of a gel mattress out of range or...
For most kids, riding a bike is the ultimate sense of freedom. That first ride under their own power is exhilarating. But, for some children, like those with Cerebral Palsy, riding a standard bicycle is not possible due to restricted motor skills. That’s why the...
Sleep is something we often take for granted – at least those who get a comfortable, restful, 8-hours of sleep may take it for granted. For those who are restless sleepers, extra precautions are necessary to prevent injury – especially when sleeping in a...
A large amount of our clients are wheelchair users. When we learned about a program in Langley B.C. where individuals spent part of the day in a wheelchair to find out what wheelchair users in the community were experiencing, we knew we had to share. It was a sunny...
Unfortunately, for those in a wheelchair, avoiding sores (also known as decubitus ulcers) is an important aspect of an overall health plan. Skin breakdowns can lead to extended periods of time in bed waiting for healing and the truth is, the skin never fully returns...