Ageing

As we grow older, we, unfortunately, become more vulnerable to falling. A fall that would previously have been prevented thanks to quick reflexes, better balance and awareness of the situation becomes less as we get older. Unfortunately, the bad news doesn’t stop there, as we age, we are more likely to be injured and are […]

Dementia awareness week begins on 21 September, which is World Alzheimer’s Day. Around 447,000 Australians are living with dementia and can happen to anybody at any age. Throughout the world, there are approximately 50 million people that have dementia with nearly 10 million new cases every year. It is not a normal part of ageing. Dementia

Dear Diary Today I received my cordless falls monitor from the friendly team at WOW Mobility.  My children bought it online and got it sent to me like it was a gift. I hate it, it is not because of the product itself, it is what it represents. Me – ageing. I didn’t want it,

Everyone can benefit from exercise. As you age, however, you gradually lose muscle mass, so it is vitally important for seniors to maintain their fitness levels. Lifting weights and resistance exercise are great ways to keep or gain muscle. WOW Mobility sells many gadgets that can assist you with adding impact to your exercise. Ankle

Dear Diary I found my love for socks during my weekly visit to WOW Mobility, the friendly team there keep asking me if I lost the last pair each time I purchase some more. My socks make me feel in control, and I feel more confident as I shuffle throughout the house. Just as Imelda

Dear Diary Best Gift Ever!!!!! You know when you are younger the last thing you want to receive as a birthday gift is a ruddy kitchen appliance. Well, I can tell you that changes as you age. You see, my daughter bought me a kettle tipper from my favourite store, WOW Mobility. I have to

Did you know that hip fractures are common, it is reported that in 2015 – 2016 there were an estimated 18 700 new hip fractures in Australia. And get this, 2.2 million Australians are affected by osteoporosis.  Studies have revealed that around 1:2 women and 1:4 men aged 50 and above, will have a bone

As we age, personal and lifestyle changes can make us feel apart from others, increasing the risk of no longer being connected. People we care about, either pass away or travel often. Our family and friends live in other towns. We start to have health issues, and we cannot do the same things we had

People who are older or have a disability can find it hard to get in and out of the car. It may be that the vehicle you are trying to get into isn’t suited to you. Most of us cannot just go out and buy a new car to avoid the struggle, but, many aids