When you finally come home after neurological treatment or illness, things might look the same—but your home is now different in the way you can use it. You know your home well, but small changes can make moving around easier. After treatment, you might have trouble walking, standing, or doing everyday things and it can The post 9 Practical Tips for Mobility at Home After a Stroke, Brain or Nerve Injury appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

Finding out your child has scoliosis is hugely worrying for a parent. You may be wondering what the diagnosis means, what kind of care your child will need, and how to make the best decisions for their comfort and wellbeing. These aren’t easy questions—but they’re familiar to every parent in the same position. This article The post How to Support Your Child With Scoliosis appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

Emma Purcell, a disabled journalist and passionate advocate, shares her journey of overcoming adversity to build a successful career in journalism. From Disability Horizons to launching Crip Life™, she empowers the disabled community through storytelling and activism. The post Breaking Barriers: How Emma Purcell Turned Her Disability Into A Successful Career In Journalism appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

Breaking Barriers: How Cat Allergy Immunotherapy Supports Disabled People to Live More Freely Key Takeaways Cat allergies can seriously affect the independence and well-being of disabled people. Allergy immunotherapy (AIT) is a long-term treatment that can reduce or even stop allergic reactions to cats. There are two main types of AIT: allergy shots (SCIT) and The post How Allergy Treatment Can Help You Live With Your Cat appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

Bariatric Stairlifts for Narrow or Twisting Stairs – what are your choices? When we talk about “heavy weight stairlifts,” we’re referring to stairlifts specifically designed to carry users who are above the standard weight capacity — typically over 20 stone (127kg).  These models can also accommodate additional weight from medical equipment, such as oxygen tanks The post Can Heavy Weight Stairlifts Fit On Narrow Stairs? appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.