For those that have had the benefit of using a reclining, electrically operated chair, they will tell you that there is absolutely nothing quite like them. They are comfortable for the user, infirm or disabled, the user can adjust the recline of the chair by the simple operation of push buttons and when they want to get out of the chair, they can use this to lift them to a semi-standing position relieving the strain on their back and legs.

An example of a comprehensive electric chair from OT Stores UK has to be the Chatsworth Recliner Riser, which features a single motor and the leg rest and backrest move in sequence using the simple to operate hand control. All chairs are made to order and can be made to specific requirements.

With our aging population doctors are prescribing more medication to keep us free from pain, ailments, and basically alive much longer than we have ever done before. However, it can be confusing to some elderly people who through the aging process are becoming a little more forgetful, which could be a problem where medication is concerned.

Often it is necessary for some to take a number of pills on a daily basis and it can be tricky to remember whether you have taken the pill or the ones you have taken already. The Pill Daily Dose Wallet, which comes in seven day strips, could be the answer to the problem. This wallet contains seven individual one-day strips, marked with the day and dose time whether this be morning, afternoon, evening, and bedtime and the XA-50045 is priced at £11.15 inclusive of VAT.

Gardening is a wonderful hobby and a therapeutic pastime enjoyed by millions. However, as we get older, or have suffered a disability, it can become more difficult to carry out the everyday tasks that we used to do without a second thought.

Help is at hand through the range of gardening tools that are available through OT Stores UK, designed to take out the strain and discomfort on hands and wrists. There is also the important area of the back which we know can impact on everyday tasks from sitting comfortably, to sleeping soundly; it may also be exacerbated by certain movements, such as bending to the floor.

Getting up and down to those garden chores can be quite a strain on both the back and knees, but the Garden Kneeler model XA-50026 will ease the effort and strain and comes to you through our on-line shop at just £14.95 plus VAT.

We have a commitment at OT Stores UK to stock only quality furniture, something that we have always believed in, from partners that we have carefully selected after we have thoroughly trialled this and assessed the design and the build quality. We consider that we offer the best range of furniture to aid and help with infirmity and disability and invite you to browse through the extensive range.

Adjustable beds is an area where careful thought has to be given to precisely what is needed and we believe that BaKare, who are suppliers to us of premium quality electrically controlled adjustable beds and pressure relieving mattresses, offer the best that are currently available. With us, BaKare supports the massive range of work that is undertaken by the many professionals, such as nurses, carers as well as therapists, keeping people in their home environment and maintaining their independence. We will be more than happy to discuss and answer any queries that you may have regarding adjustable beds.

We can only imagine how difficult it can be for someone who has arthritic fingers, or has a weak grip to perform tasks that most of us would consider to simple and everyday. This can take the form of lifting, reaching or turning things on and off. But how about one of those everyday things like removing an electric plug from its socket?

At OT Stores UK the answer is to hand with specially designed plug pulls which allows even those with the poorest of grips to remove the plug top from the socket. If you have a really weak grip we would suggest that the
Handiplug model number PLUG202 would be ideal in your situation. This item is supplied in packs of two, has a standard three pin base with a handle giving a four finger hold to allow more leverage. Priced at just £11.74 inclusive of VAT this aid will prove its worth many times over.

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.

No matter what the disability we all want to carry on with our daily living preferably as we did before the onset of this. Playing cards is something that has been enjoyed by millions for years and is a pastime that helps to keep the brain active and also maintain important contact with friends. Bridge clubs or a gathering of friends on a regular basis to play this fascinating card game is an example.

The difficulty to continue with this important social pastime arises often when a person suffers the onset of arthritis for example, but it does not have to stop them from playing cards. Using the OT Stores UK card player daily living aid model XA-50053 the player can comfortably hold standard or oversized playing cards in a fan shape either on a table or in the hand. The aid is made from durable plastic and will allow the user years of continued enjoyment.

We all know that as part of daily living laundering clothes is an important part and one where help would be greeted with enthusiasm by most. However, if you are elderly infirm or disabled, help here is more important than ever.

Ironing still needs to be done to a large part of washed clothes, although clothes manufacturers have gone a long way to reduce the amount of ironing still needed. The traditional ironing board can be difficult for some people, both in lifting these and also assembling them, which can be difficult. An answer could be the Table Top Ironing Board which because this sits on a table allows you to sit and take the strain away from standing to do the ironing. The Table Top Ironing Board measures 82 x 30cm (32 x 12”) and feature a rest for the iron.

Easy access to all public buildings is now a requirement for users of wheelchairs, no impediment through steps is allowed. Modern wheelchairs are now a lot easier for both the user and the helper and it makes sense to have access to ones home made as easy as that found at public buildings.

At OT Stores we have thoroughly researched and evaluated all the ramps that are currently available and we decided to settle on the product Guldmann access ramps designed in Denmark, which we consider to be the best around. These ramp kits are simple to assemble and are designed to allow the opening and closing of doors without having to remove the ramp. Lightweight in construction with a non slip surface, these ramps are adjustable to the exact height, with everything supplied in the one kit.

The price of this quality product is dependent upon the height of the doorstep, but start at £31.71 including VAT.

We believe in making you more independent and having a better easier life. Making dressing easier is a great start to any morning. Some people have difficulty reaching their feet as they dress. The finer movements of the finger required putting on socks or buttons can also be difficult for people.

Making tasks easier for people is our priority.  Look at our good grips button hook which is a built-up handle made of a rubber like material and has the great feature of being flexible enough to adapt to any individual’s grip.

The metal eye can be guided through the button hole and the hooked around the button.