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Independent living can be achieved with Saniflo without breaking the bank or digging up the floor

High property prices, the cost of childcare and insufficient places in care homes to accommodate an ageing population can make it both emotionally and economically sensible to invite the grandparents to move in. 3G or three generation living does work well for some families. Whether buying a big home to live in together, or opting for a property with annexe potential. The annexe option is a good choice for those that don’t want to be on top of ea... [more]

Sanitaryware solutions for an ageing population

Families are more geographically dispersed than in previous years, leaving older relatives to fend for themselves in houses which may be increasingly unsuitable for their needs. By 2020 in the UK there will be more people over 60 than under 25, an alarming statistic highlighting the extent to which we are an ageing population. Moving costs are escalating and for many there are also emotional ties to buildings which make them reluctant to leav... [more]

Douglas Delabie's new Cool Touch TMV3 shower valve offers safety and water efficiency benefits

Douglas Delabie's new Cool Touch TMV3 shower valve (H9741T) is independently tested and certified by BuildCert to the stringent NHS Model Engineering Specification D08/TMV3, and offers many safety and water efficiency benefits. Bob Purdom, the company's commercial director explains: "The Securitouch offers a 'cool touch' operation and the cold supply is passed along an outer water channel before mixing with the incoming hot water supply. In ad... [more]

Nuvo Bath Lift's tilt mechanism gives greater comfort and security to the person using it

The Nuvo Bath Lift is one of 155 new products showcased in the latest catalogue from Nottingham Rehab Supplies, the UK's leading provider of rehabilitation equipment and daily living aids, and has an ingenious tilt mechanism that gives greater comfort and security to the person using it. It’s an innovation that NRS’ New Product Development Manager John Turner believes will make a real difference. He said: “Allowing the seat to tilt upwards wh... [more]

Saniflo launches Sanimatic electrically controlled rise and fall WC for disabled and older citizens

As the population of the UK increases the number of registered disabled and older citizens rises, leading to an increased demand for products that will enable people to continue to live in their family homes whilst enjoying the assistance of products of inclusive design. The population of the UK is ageing. Over the last 25 years the percentage of the population aged 65 and over increased from 15 per cent in 1983 to 16 per cent in 2008, an inc... [more]

Other Special needs, elderly and disabled news and reviews

Unique Solutions for Special Needs
Caregivers have a lot to worry about, and financial planning for those with disabilities can't be neglected.

Unique Ways To Ease The Financial Burden Of Special Needs Care
The financial challenges presented by family members with a disability or special needs can be daunting. Over the past decade, the number of U.S. students enrolled in special education programs has risen 30%, according to the National Education Association.

Cop hits 'special needs' woman
SHOCKED bus passenger films officer hitting woman thought to be disabled in face

Befriending the elderly
A joint ministry of local churches to befriend the elderly is gaining a foothold in the North County. Recently, organizers behind a program called Operation: Be a Friend announced the launch of the new program aimed at responding to the needs of the elderly.

Sunday
Bandar Seri Begawan - In its continuous effort to strengthen people with special needs in the country, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports is now in the process to legislate the Order of Special Needs People with the aim of providing right and equal opportunity for them to live their life similar with other communities in order for them to contribute towards the development of the nation ...

Way disabled treated shows belief about human dignity, says archbishop
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Every child and adult with special needs, every unwanted unborn child and every person who is "poor, weak, abandoned or homeless" is "an icon of God's face and a vessel of his love," said Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput.

New laws introduced following increase of accidents
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) focused special attention on the school van tragedy that occurred at Mt. Lavinia recently and said school van drives should follow road rules and maintain discipline on the road to avert such accidents in the future.

Parking plea
Local disabled and elderly residents are asking Young Shire Council to fast track the proposed redevelopment of Marina Street to ease their access to Young Aquatic Centre.

Giving Back to Society: The Theme Song of a Special Event in Wisconsin with the Hebron House and I am a FORCE4GOOD
Milwaukee based I am a FORCE4GOOD donates 400 Organic Self soap bars to Hebron House, a homeless shelter in Waukesha, WI.Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 On January 21st the power of mankind worked together to improve the lives of others was in full force in Wisconsin via the effort of two organizations that were created to bring a positive influence to deserving individuals. "So proud to ...

A tipping point
Patrick Johnson has seen the difference the past 30 years have made. He’s witnessed the special needs children who’ve been mainstreamed into public schools, for instance, and watched adults acquire the skills needed to live independently. He’s proud that today, people with developmental disabilities — and their families — have options beyond an institution. But Johnson fears that if the current ...