What We’ve Learned From Occupational Therapists
By Barry Redican, Showerbuddy The Real Experts in Home Mobility At Showerbuddy, we’re proud of the equipment we make, but we’re even prouder of how we’ve made it: in conversation...
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What We’ve Learned From Occupational Therapists
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5 Wheelchair friendly holiday destinations
Do you love travelling but have a requirement around accessibility that’s giving you some pause as to where you can go? The good news is that more places than ever...
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5 Reasons To Empower Your Teen To Manage Their Own Bathroom Routine
Teenagers are fiercely independent, and they should be. If you’ve read anything about Showerbuddy and what we stand for, you’ll know we’re strong believers in the independence and freedom of...
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Ways Parents Of Disabled Children Can Get Their Own Breaks
If you as a parent aren’t well-rested, eating and taking mental time out, it’s hard to maintain the level of support needed for a disabled child. As much as it...
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Partners caring for their mobility impaired loved one
As family members of loved ones who are experiencing challenges with physical mobility, it’s natural for us to want to provide as much help as we possibly can. Your loved...
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Why manual transfers aren’t a good idea for mobility impaired individuals
In certain individuals, coming to terms with a reduced level of mobility can be a tough thing to go through. Accepting that particular movements that once were second nature to...
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5 Common Hazards In The Bathroom To Watch Out For
The bathroom is where we all spend plenty of time at home whether it’s to shower, brush our teeth, put makeup on or use the toilet. But an environment where...
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Building a home for mobility-friendly use
Are you about to embark on the journey of building a new home? It can be a really exciting time as you’re finally in a position to design the property...
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How to get the most from an Occupational Therapist – Tips for Families
Occupational Therapists are a big part of the Showerbuddy community. It’s who we talk to the most often each day, as they work with us to ensure their clients have...
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5 tips for supporting elderly parents transition into care
Helping an elderly parent get the extra help they need to get by can feel like a daunting experience. In many cases the decision to engage home care has been...
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8 things that can make a mobility impaired person’s daily life easier
There’s no question that the challenges someone experiencing a mobility impairment each day are significant. While the range of injuries or conditions that result in reduced mobility is broad, any...
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When a loved one resists assistive technology – next steps to take
Assistive technology makes a big difference in the lives of mobility impaired people and their family. It removes a great deal of manual exertion by carers, helping to keep everyone...
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Ways to support independence in mobility impaired family members
Mobility loss is not simply the reduction or loss of movement. It’s the loss of personal freedom, independence and sense of control. As a mobility equipment provider, we believe strongly...
