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Elevation - Can Your Wheelchair Do THIS?
Posted On: October 26, 2020 by National Seating & Mobility in: iLevel, Power Wheelchairs, Seat Elevation, SelfCare, SelfCare Home Health Products
iLevel® Power Chairs feature a revolutionary new power chair design for a better experience.
iLevel improves daily functionality and quality of life by allowing operation of the power chair with the seat fully elevated while at walking speed (at 4.5 mph).
iLevel's patented Extra Stability Technology® enhances safety for transfers, reach, and numerous other activities of daily living.
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Power Assists for Your Manual Chair - All About Injury Prevention
Posted On: August 31, 2020 by National Seating & Mobility in: Manual Wheelchairs, Power Assists, SelfCare Home Health Products
A power assist (or power add-on) is something that attaches to the front or rear of your manual wheelchair, or powered wheels that replace your regular wheels. These power assist devices allow you to drive or wheel your manual chair with the assistance of a powered device.
All power assists have a job to do and that’s prevention. Whether it’s about preventing shoulder injury (and reducing your fatigue) or preventing a back injury for your companion,...
Why You'll Want an Adjustable Bed
Posted On: June 23, 2020 by National Seating & Mobility in: Adjustable Beds, Home Care, Hospital Beds
Have you ever thought about an adjustable bed? Maybe you've heard of them, but you're not sure what they actually do. Adjustable beds have become more and more popular with our customers, because they offer comfortable positioning for sleeping, reading and watching TV in bed. Some advantage you may not have heard of are:
Anti-snore position Hi-low adjustment on some models, to make it easier to get in and out of...Are You Bringing a Loved One Home from a Care Facility to Avoid COVID-19?
Posted On: April 15, 2020 by National Seating & Mobility in: Aids to Daily Living, General, Home Care, Products
If your loved one is temporarily home from a care facility, we can help to make their stay as safe as possible. Your loved one can benefit from rental medical equipment like a hospital bed, a wheelchair, a lift chair and bathroom safety equipment. We even have rental stairlifts (indoor & outdoor) to help them get safely up and down the stairs. We deliver and install to make it easy for you. Contactless...
COVID-19 Safety Procedures
Posted On: March 19, 2020 by National Seating & Mobility in: General
Because SelfCare (NSM Canada) provides products and services for medical needs, including hospital discharges, we need to continue to be able to provide these services while keeping the health and safety of our clients and our staff as the top priority.
Our parent company, NSM (National Seating & Mobility) has activated their Emergency Preparedness Task Force, who are meeting frequently to review the latest updates and take the necessary steps to determine the best...
Tilt NOW - New Lightweight Tilt Wheelchairs
Posted On: February 14, 2020 by National Seating & Mobility in: Lightweight Wheelchairs, Products, Tilt Wheelchairs, Wheelchairs
If you're a foot propeller or hand propeller, and you use a tilt wheelchair, you've probably noticed that tilt chairs are heavy! Plus, with most styles of tilt chair, when the chair is tilted your feet come off the ground right away, which means you can't propel with your feet anymore.
We're pleased to tell you that there are two new lightweight tilt wheelchairs available from PDG Mobility: the Bentley...
Winter Cold Storage Tips for Power Mobility
Posted On: January 17, 2020 by National Seating & Mobility in: Power Wheelchairs, Products, Scooters, Wheelchairs
The BEST place to store your power mobility equipment is in a dry, warm, room temperature space.
If it's not possible to store your equipment inside, make sure your outside storage area is dry, and use a cover to protect your scooter or wheelchair from moisture & dust. A garage or shed would be an example of a suitable outdoor area. Remove the batteries & store them separately. Make sure to fully...Complete Recovery Solutions - Small Things that Make a Big Difference
Posted On: November 26, 2019 by National Seating & Mobility in: Aids to Daily Living, Bathroom Safety, Home Care, Products
We always think about larger, more common items like wheelchairs and hospital beds when we're recovering from surgery, or learning to live with changing mobility. These items can be indispensable for your big-picture mobility, but sometimes the smaller items that can make a big difference tend to get forgotten about. Here are the ones our clients find the most useful.
Overbed Table
Leg...
Home Accessibility - Real Life Case Studies
Posted On: October 29, 2019 by National Seating & Mobility in: Ceiling Tracks, Fall Prevention, Products, Stairlifts
Home accessibility can allow you to stay safely at home and can play an important role in fall prevention. Check out some real-life examples below for inspiration, or contact us if you have any questions! We can help to make your home safer, starting with a FREE in-home consultation.
Curved Stairlift The railing is mounted directly onto your stairs with stations every few stairs. The rail can be powder coated...The WHILL Ci Personal Electric Vehicle
Posted On: September 27, 2019 by National Seating & Mobility in: Medical Equipment, Mobility, Power Wheelchairs, Scooters, Travel Mobility
This is the hottest new product we've seen in a long time! Discover newfound freedom and desire to further explore and engage in the things you love. From outdoor adventures to indoor activities, the WHILL Model Ci Personal Electric Vehicle will complement your every move.
Indoors Short wheelbase, narrow frame. Responsive controls. Tight turns. Outdoors Up...