Getting in and out of bed can be struggle for some particularly as we all get that bit older, and of course more people are now living to a longer age. General stiffness of the back or trouble with our hips make this once simple task difficult, but by adjusting the height of the bed, it can make a once difficult task relatively easy.

There are many products on the market but a simple but effective one is the Langham adjustable bed raiser which is suitable for those beds with legs rather than castors. The Langham bed raiser comes in two types, for single or for double beds and comprises linked moulded blocks, which are adjustable in height using the inserts supplied. Both types are priced at £37.59 inclusive of VAT model LINK325 for single beds and LINK345 for double beds.

Electric scooters allow the users to have freedom that could otherwise be denied to them if they have difficulty in walking for any distance. There can be no doubt that they transformed the lives of people who may be suffering from disability, or caused by common ailments that are associated with the onset of old age.

For those who have the tremendous benefit of owning one of these transporting aids, a number of accessories for their scooter can be found at the online catalogue at OT Stores. Using your scooter during anything but bright sunny weather does require that protection may be required.
The Scooter Leg Wrap has an open back design ensuring that this can be put on and taken off with ease, fully waterproofed, fleece lined, with a concealed security pocket. The scooter leg wrap comes in a choice of three colours, Royal Blue, Grey or Maroon.

There will be a time when we all suffer some problem with our backs, fortunately for most of us the condition is a temporary one and is often the result of lifting something incorrectly, bad posture, or an old mattress possibly, but more often this can be the result of driving a car. Modern cars seats are far superior to the ones that were fitted to the cars of yesteryear, but even a short spell of driving can bring on back problems.

Help is at hand through OT Stores UK mobility aids where a variety of products can be found that will alleviate many forms of back problems; one such product is the car back support model BACK400 which fits snugly into a car seat, providing extra support for the lower back and is complete with adjustable fixing strap and is finished in a dark grey colour.

For the elderly, or infirm a pair of slippers can make such a difference to a persons comfort and wellbeing, but finding the right sort of slipper for someone who is perhaps suffering from swollen feet, or requires to help them if they are suffering from bunions, or with bandaging, or problems with a toe, could be difficult.

The answer to the problem can be found at OT Stores UK who supply both ladies and gents style of slippers from Cosyfeet. Both styles feature a conventional type of slipper as well as a bootee option which not only looks good, but they keep the feet comfortable and the ankles and lower leg warm as well. All the slippers’ are designed to be easy to put on and take off, have a very wide range of adjustment and come competitively priced, in a nice range of colours that will suit most taste

As the weather improve our thoughts turn to spending some time out and about, perhaps going to the seaside, or visiting a Stately Home or theme park for a day out. If a friend or member of your family is infirm or disabled, problems can arise transferring from wheelchair to car, or just getting in and out of a car which can often prove difficult.

A simple mobility aid to help with this problem has to be the De Luxe Swivel Cushion, sold by OT Stores UK model MOVE722. Used on the car seat the cushion provides valuable assistance getting in and out of the car. The swivel cushion can also be used, and is valuable for, chair or bed use as well. The De Luxe Swivel cushion simply rotates easily and the body turns smoothly, allowing the user to face the door of the car, or away from a dining table for example. An excellent aid, particularly useful for those suffering from arthritis, leg or back pain, the cushion is priced at just £58.74 inclusive of VAT.