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Mattress Selection Guidance

by emp | Aug 17, 2016 | Cushions, EMP, Health Care, Mattresses, Palliative Care, Rehab Therapy

Being a caregiver comes with a broad range of considerations for the person being cared for. Whether the individual is confined to a bed for a period of time or not, rest and sleep are a primary aspect of care, yet choosing the right mattress for someone may not be as...

The Comfort of Gel in a Mattress Topper

by emp | May 10, 2016 | EMP, Health Care, Mattress Accessories, Mattresses

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...

Increasing Comfort Through Leg Positioning

by emp | Apr 27, 2016 | EMP, Wheelchair, Wheelchair Products

Wheelchairs work best for users when they are custom-fit to ensure comfort and mobility, but one aspect that is often overlooked in terms of fit is the lower extremities. Positioning leg straps, or calf straps as they are sometimes called, make the user experience...

The Joy of Riding a Bike

by emp | Apr 3, 2016 | EMP, Environmental, Health Care

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...

Langley Mayor Learns About Life in a Wheelchair

by emp | Jan 9, 2016 | Cushions, EMP, Health Care, Wheelchair, Wheelchair Products

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...