This article is called "Footwear For People Who Have Had A Stroke". This image shows an ankle boot that is black. It has a flat rubber sole and a slightly elevated heel. The boot is mid calf height and has two velcro straps to fasten.

Footwear for Someone Who Has Had A Stroke

Footwear for someone who has had a Stroke needs to be comfortable and easy to put on and remove. Feet can become swollen if you or someone you care for are immobile for any period. This is highly likely in the period following a Stroke.

Your footwear also needs to fit well and have a good grip to prevent the risk of having a fall when starting to mobilise again.

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Adjustable Beds

Adjustable beds offer customizable sleeping positions. One of the main advantages of adjustable beds is the ability to adjust the position of the bed’s head and foot. This allows you to find your most comfortable sleeping position, whether you prefer to sleep with your head slightly elevated, raise your legs for better circulation, or find a position that alleviates pressure points on your body.

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Extendable Door Wedges

Extendable door wedges are ideal for people with mobility issues, pregnant people and for anyone with balance problems. They enable you to wedge the door open without having to bend down. The handle also has a handy wrist strap to prevent you dropping it on the floor.

Folding Hoists For Mobility Scooters

This portable folding hoist has a 50kg weight capacity, the equivalent to 2 sacks of potatoes and can easily manage most scooters. It’s light -weight design has a hard-wearing frame and is easily moved.  There is no need to dismantle the scooter provided your boot is large enough.

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Keywings

Keywings are cheerful rubber attachments for door keys. Designed to make life easier for millions of older people by increasing the grip.

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Companion Cats

People love their pets. Fact. Having to leave your home and pets behind is a huge challenge. Whilst companion cats are not real they are lifelike. They purr and breathe and roll over for a tummy tickle.

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Care Home Laundry

No-one wants to think of a loved one wearing clothes belonging to someone else in a care home environment. There are a few simple things you can do to prevent this.

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Digital Display Frame

These frames are also a relaxing alternative to TV and I know several care homes use them to share photos of activities residents have enjoyed. Many of them have the capacity to store thousands of photos in a compact and easy to view way.

Fortisip

Fortisip, nutrition boosting drinks  These drinks are ideal for anyone elderly who may not be getting the vitamins or minerals …