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Ability Superstore Blog / Our occupational therapist

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March 15, 2022

The Soxon Sock Aid with a red sock on it, as well as the knees and legs of man who is using the Soxon Sock Aid to help him put on a sock

March 15, 2022

Soxon Sock Aid – My Thoughts

The Soxon Sock Aid is a really convenient, popular, frustration free and invaluable dressing aid.

January 6, 2022

Why Mobility Aids Are So Important – Case Study 4 – Safe Sips

This case study shows how a specific mobility aid has made a significant difference in a person's everyday living.

December 30, 2021

Why Mobility Aids Are So Important – Case Study 3 – Rollators

This case study shows how a specific mobility aid – a 4 Wheel Rollator – has made a significant difference to a person's everyday living.

December 30, 2021

Ask Kate! How Do I Fit A Raised Toilet Seat?

Hello! I am Kate Makin, Ability Superstore’s resident Occupational Therapist (OT). For this blog, I thought I would give you some hints and tips on how to fit a popular bathroom disability aid, a raised toilet seat.

December 21, 2021

The ident for the – Ask Kate! – articles

December 21, 2021

Why Mobility Aids Are So Important – Case Study 2 - Bigfoot Half Step

This case study shows how a specific mobility aid – the Bigfoot Half Step – has made a significant difference to a person's everyday living.

September 24, 2021

A picture of Ability's Occupational Therapist – Kate Makin – with some copy introducing the Remote Occupational Therapy Assessment

September 24, 2021

What is a Remote Occupational Therapy / OT Assessment?

Here at Ability Superstore, we’re pleased to offer our customers a Remote Occupational Therapy Assessment. This new service enables you to receive helpful, tailor-made advice from Kate Makin – our qualified and registered occupational therapist (OT).

August 19, 2021

A close up picture of Kate Makin (OT) – she is looking out at the reader. There is a pale pink background and some copy, as well as the title – Ask Kate!

August 19, 2021

What Height Should My Bed Or Chair Be?

As an Occupational Therapist (OT), I am often asked, "What height should my bed and chair be?" I find that people think a bed low to the ground will be easier for them to get in and out of, but this is rarely the case. In general, having a higher bed, or chair, will make it much easier to get into, or onto.

July 26, 2021

A title graphic for – Ask Kate – article

July 26, 2021

Why Mobility Aids Are So Important – Case Study

For this blog, I thought I would share an example of the type of work that I do with you. This case study shows how a specific mobility aid has made a significant difference in a person's everyday living.

May 11, 2021

The ident being used for the ASK KATE! post

May 11, 2021

Ask Kate! Are Suction Grab Rails Safe?

Kate Makin, Ability Superstore’s resident Occupational Therapist (OT), writes the first of the ‘Ask Kate’ posts; a new regular feature where she answers your mobility aids queries.

May 11, 2021

A folder with large text – questions – is on top of a pad and a pen

May 11, 2021

Advice and Guidance – Ask Us

Our resident Occupational Therapist (OT), Kate Makin, has written a new feature which we’ve called “Ask Kate”. We hope that you will find this column useful and, if you’ve got any questions you would like answered, then please send them across to heretohelp@abilitysuperstore.com

October 14, 2020

Kate measuring the height of a bath with a tape measure

October 14, 2020

Mobility Aids – An Occupational Therapist’s (OT) Point Of View

For this week’s blog, I am writing about mobility aids. There are so many available that it can become a little daunting. So, I hope you find my thoughts and views helpful.

October 7, 2020