tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65656101904359271662009-07-06T03:57:41.474-04:00Richard's Mobility BlogRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108196167299545643noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-22441994952164676112009-07-03T04:55:00.005-04:002009-07-06T03:57:41.541-04:00Useful Kitchen Aids<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gteAdminnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-14581335070259614072009-06-16T10:18:00.003-04:002009-06-16T10:49:08.679-04:00Mobility Scooters ReviewHere i have found a selection of reasonably priced mobility scooters. Each one has a unique design specification and offers something different. If you a searching with price in mind then the range listed below is perfect for you.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Independence Travel Scooter – Micro ScooterAdminnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-56040100009180699032009-04-21T09:45:00.004-04:002009-04-21T10:14:42.957-04:00Five useful dressing aidsAfter looking around the internet it didn’t take me long to see that there wasn’t a lot of information regarding useful dressing aids. I decided this wasn’t good enough so I have chosen to provide this blog post which lists some useful products.Zip Puller With Built up HandlePrice: £4.47For people who lack fine motor co-ordination or have a weak grip, this zip puller has a large, built up handleRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108196167299545643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-71755939861878516672009-01-27T10:34:00.003-04:002009-02-02T05:53:10.616-04:00Top 5 Bathing AidsPrima Grab RailPrice: £6.60An innovation in safety grab rail design. The Prima grab rails feature special soft grip mouldings around the bar to reduce the risk of slipping, even with wet soapy hands. Available in a range of six different lengths and angles to suit most locations.Sonaris Bath LiftPrice: £299.00All-plastic construction of the Bathmaster Sonaris Bath Lift is easy to clean, yet Adminnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-73981375927041855022008-12-23T07:50:00.003-04:002009-04-21T09:28:12.164-04:00Wheelchair etiquetteMany people simply do not know how to act when comunicating with a wheelchair user. These facts from the horses mouth may help.Always ask the person using the wheelchair if he or she would like assistance BEFORE you help. It may not be needed or wanted.Don't hang or lean on a person's wheelchair because it is part of that person's personal body space.Speak directly to the person in the wheelchairAdminnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-48327629288108726082008-07-21T11:43:00.006-04:002008-07-21T11:49:16.960-04:00Sterling Little Gem ThreeThis 3 wheeled mobility scooter from Sterling has been designed to fold and be taken apart in seconds.It has no wires to disconnect and the heaviest part weighs only 11kg.The new cable free ,Gem Lock mechanism makes it simple to release the drive unit from the front end of the scooter with a flick of the wrist - no bolts to turn , no troublesome cables, no fuss.With the little Gem you will have Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108196167299545643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-90559243162513027162008-04-22T09:13:00.001-04:002008-04-22T09:14:17.236-04:00Make your life easierFrom bathing and dressing to cooking and cleaning, living aids make even the simplest of tasks quicker and easier. Read my advice on different types of easier living aids: Getting Dressed Even the simplest of tasks can be very frustrating when you’re getting dressed in the morning. One of the dressing aids I find most useful is the button hook. It assists you by passing the button through theRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108196167299545643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-25908658611761508522008-02-13T05:37:00.005-04:002008-03-13T08:11:31.312-04:00Top 10 Scooter Accessories for 20081. Scooter bag A scooter bag is a strong, durable and extremely spacious bag designed to accommodate scooters with head rests. It features a large front compartment for additional storage, a box lid for easy access and strong velcro side fastenings. 2. Scooter Seat Cover Protect your scooter seat against the rain. The scooter seat cover is designed to fit scooters with and without headrests.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108196167299545643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-49462444433636065252007-12-18T12:08:00.000-04:002007-12-18T10:40:03.806-04:00Where Can Scooters Be Used TYPES OF CLASS 2 SCOOTERS Legally these scooters can travel up to 6.4kph (4mph) on pavements andare allowed on the road to cross from one side of the road to the other. TYPES OF CLASS 3 VEHICLES The main difference between Class 3 and Class 2 vehicles is thatClass 3 vehicles tend to be larger and can be used on the roadswhere they can travel up to 12.8kph (8mph).It is usually possible to Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108196167299545643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-24646287217577366152007-12-18T09:59:00.000-04:002007-12-18T10:24:13.307-04:00Electric Mobility Scooters - What to look for...Electric mobility scooters are available as three or four wheeled machines. Three wheelers have a smaller turning circle but four wheelers may offer more stability.Some mobility scooters now have four wheels but the front wheels are closer together then a true four wheeled scooter, these scooters sometimes offer more stability then a three wheeler and more manaurvrability then a true four wheeledRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108196167299545643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-24698497105514342592007-11-23T10:13:00.000-04:002007-12-18T10:21:12.636-04:00InsuranceMobility products open up whole new avenues of opportunity in both the ability to get out and about to become more mobile around your home. It is therefore of the greatest importance that you are comprehensively protected against any eventuality such as having an accident, your product stolen, damaging someone else's property or even bumping into them causing injury. The financial consequences Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108196167299545643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-89843645185247602392007-11-23T06:14:00.000-04:002007-12-18T10:20:13.395-04:00Insurance ContPremier Care and Premier Care Plus INTRODUCTION Our Premier Care and Premier Care Plus policies are designed for owners of mobility scooters and power chairs valued at up to £7000. Premier Care offers a wide range of standard cover, with Premier Care Plus providing additional benefits for customers requiring truly comprehensive insurance protection. This document includes a general summary Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108196167299545643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-82347121242672244882007-10-15T09:12:00.000-04:002007-12-18T10:22:15.073-04:00Highway CodeDriving Your Scooter SafelyModern scooters are equipped with many safety features that can protect the rider and the vehicle when out and about. Although accidents involving scooters are very rare, a scooter is not a car and can be small and vulnerable in comparison. When riding your scooter on roads and pavements it is important to take every precaution to prevent accidents.The British Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108196167299545643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6565610190435927166.post-73779337081572963782007-09-18T16:13:00.000-04:002008-03-18T07:30:18.686-04:00Battery CareTAKING CARE OF YOUR BATTERIESHow to prolong the life of your battery. When you first install your new battery, place it on charge for at least 24 hours.If your vehicle is stored for any length of time, firstly charge fully then disconnect your batteries. Charging Battery technology has changed conciderably over recent years. Batteries today, especially gell/sealed batteries, offer more power Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108196167299545643noreply@blogger.com0