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		<title>Importance of Rollator Backrests</title>
		<link>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/mobility-equipment/2012/01/importance-of-rollator-backrests/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:41:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life has become slightly challenging in the world we are living today that is why rest has become exceedingly important. It is necessary to have ample time of relaxing and rest especially after a day’s work.
When the body is denied an opportunity to relax and rest, it becomes impaired to perform any other task effectively [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Tips: Fall Prevention for Seniors</title>
		<link>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/safety/2011/12/winter-tips-fall-prevention-for-seniors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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Winter is the time for blizzards, sub-zero temperatures, and visiting the ER for the reason that you fell on ice. For the elderly, all that ice and snow signifies an increased chance of falls and slips.
Here are a few things one can do to make winter a bit less perilous:
-      [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ice Safety Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/safety/2011/12/ice-safety-tips/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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Staying safe during the icy season can be a little difficult, most especially if you have limited mobility.
Safety on the ice requires preparation and diligence. Before you venture out, here are a few ice safety tips:
- Use walking sticks with ice picks at all times.
- Never walk or drive on cloudy ice.
- Never go on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Preventing Amputation in Diabetic Patients</title>
		<link>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/safety/2011/10/preventing-amputation-in-diabetic-patients/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/safety/2011/10/preventing-amputation-in-diabetic-patients/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[People suffering from diabetes are prone to having problems with their foot, often because of two complications: nerve damage and poor circulation. Nerve damage, also called neuropathy, causes loss of sensation in your feet, taking away your capability to feel pain and discomfort; hence, you may not detect a bruise, irritation, or wound. Poor circulation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bathing Made Easy for the Disabled</title>
		<link>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/mobility-equipment/2011/09/bathing-made-easy-for-the-disabled/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A person who is bound on a wheelchair usually has difficulties taking a bath. What is ought to be an enjoyable cleansing activity becomes a burden to people who have physical limitations. There are even those who come to a point when they no longer desire to take a bath nor shower because of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spotting the Supreme Rollator or Walking Aid</title>
		<link>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/mobility-equipment/2011/07/spotting-the-supreme-rollator-or-walking-aid/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/mobility-equipment/2011/07/spotting-the-supreme-rollator-or-walking-aid/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rollators are a kind of wheeled walker with brakes, which is designed to hold upper-body weight and assist people with walking limitations to enjoy greater mobility and shun fatigue.
Different from traditional medical walkers, which need to be raised with each step, a rollator glides easily across flat indoor and outdoor surfaces, and may be customized with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Walking Frames for Children</title>
		<link>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/mobility-equipment/2011/06/walking-frames-for-children/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/mobility-equipment/2011/06/walking-frames-for-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Equipment Usage Guides]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[DoAbility UK offers walking frames for children that are made of steel tubes, lacquered with a blue and red strong powder coating. It is furnished with four wheels and a removable sling seat. The sling seat is furnished with Velcro closings on both sides, which makes it easier to adjust the size. The sling seat [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prevent Fractures with Vitamin D</title>
		<link>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/safety/2011/05/prevent-fractures-with-vitamin-d/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/safety/2011/05/prevent-fractures-with-vitamin-d/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 16:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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We get our supply of vitamin D in two ways: from the food we eat and from a hormone our bodies make when we stay under the sun. There are only a few food options that are naturally rich in vitamin D, that is why the biggest dietary sources of it are fortified food and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reducing the Incidence of Falls</title>
		<link>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/safety/2011/05/reducing-the-incidence-of-falls/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/safety/2011/05/reducing-the-incidence-of-falls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 13:06:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[falls prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to avoid falls]]></category>
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Risk assessment provides a useful framework when tackling accidents caused by falls, slips, and trips. Here is a five-step approach for this:
1.	Look out for anything that may cause an accident. It could be objects lying around the floor like toys or rubbish; a wet floor; or basically, the proverbial banana peel that can cause people to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Simple Safety Risk Guide for Seniors</title>
		<link>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/safety/2011/03/a-simple-safety-risk-guide-for-seniors/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/safety/2011/03/a-simple-safety-risk-guide-for-seniors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When we grow older, we lose some of our strength that is why in time, our own home can also be a dangerous place for us. To prevent this, we should then enhance the interior safety of our houses.
See to it that your flooring is free from any types of mess to prevent falls. The [...]]]></description>
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