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Karma Medical, one of our wheelchair suppliers, has written a blog on how to prevent elderly people from falling and what to do when an elderly person falls.

The Ki Mobility Liberty FT (folding tilt) is an ultra-lightweight wheelchair that offers true portability, enables independent propulsion and provides all the benefits of tilt-in-space. 

Now more than ever, during this time of pandemic, it is critically important that wheelchair users clean their medical equipment. Routine maintenance and cleaning not only ensures that the equipment will provide long-term use and maintain maximum functionality, but also protects the user from unsanitary conditions that can lead to illness.

The Sta-Rite Forehead Stabiliser was created when a motor neurone client who could only keep his head in an upright position for short periods of time found that life was harder than it should be. 

One of the critical reasons mobility aid users experience issues with their batteries is because they don’t always follow the best charging practices or use their charger correctly. Mobility aids that receive regular, routine charging will reward the user with dependable performance, consistent power and a long battery lifespan.

As Auckland is currently in a drought with plenty of water restrictions in place, we thought we'd share one great reason why the Firefly Splashy is economical and saves water.

We are excited to announce that we are New Zealand's exclusive distributor of ADI Backrests by Stealth Products. This range complements our existing Seating range along with our Stealth and Quantum Rehab products.

Powerchairs are the same as any other motorised vehicle, they need regular checks and maintenance along with cleaning and disinfecting to ensure optimal performance and safety for the end-user. With the current global pandemic, it more important than ever to keep your powerchair clean to help fight against the spread of germs.

We have put together easy to follow guidelines for cleaning your powerchair. These can also be adapted for other powered assistive technology such as mobility scooters. 

The VIP2 offers a combination of tilt-in-space and reclining positions so users can achieve optimum levels of pressure relief, positioning and comfort at all times.