Nobody wants to be stuck in doors during the summer months, that’s why Ableworld have worked extremely hard on supplying mobility aids that make travelling both easy and accessible.
Thankfully, Ableworld have amazing deals in our summer sale across both our Mobility Scooter and Powerchair ranges.
All of our powerchairs are currently £100 off including the Q50 R which sports a lightweight and durable carbon fibre frame making ideal for travelling. Perfect for weekend getaways, its light build allows you to use it almost anywhere and its ability to fold down into a suitable size means you won’t be taking up too much room in the car.
It’s not just the Q50 R that offers these amazing features, our Jiffy Elite Auto-Fold is a fantastic foldable scooter which makes travelling just as accessible. Currently, you can save a total of £300 on all of our foldable scooters!
The Auto-Fold’s lightweight frame, puncture-proof tyres and shock absorbing front and rear suspension, means you can get around most places with ease. The Auto-Fold takes just 15 seconds to fold up via a remote-control keychain, allowing it to be stored in a convenient space.
Ableworld also supply lightweight wheelchairs perfect for days out, the Able-lite Transit Wheelchair weighs just 9KG but doesn’t hold back on durability, you can currently save £30 and get this fantastic wheelchair for £279*.
So, no matter what your journey involves Ableworld has a mobility aid suitable for you. You’re also guaranteed to make a saving with £100 off all boot scooters, £200 off pavement scooters and £250 off Road scooters. Our summer sale ends October 2nd so, don’t miss out.
You can visit your Southampton Store now and check out all of the above products or to arrange for a free home demo please call 02380 440 000.
Previously we briefly discussed the basics of Incontinence care and how to develop methods of making it more manageable.
During this blog post we hope to open up a dialogue between our customers, those closest to them and our team at Ableworld Southampton. Recognising the taboo nature of incontinence is the first step to creating a more honest and open dialogue around the topic.
There are many factors that contribute to incontinence sometimes too many to cope with, that's why we should be able to talk about it with confidence. There are more solutions available to people who speak up about their problems then there is for those that don't.
Firstly, we would like to discuss the overlooked affects that incontinence may have on us, the physical effects are frequently talked about and rightly so. However, we believe the psychological effects are just as important.
An increasing amount of research shows people who deal with incontinence suffer from some type of mental health condition such as anxiety or depression. You may think that these are extreme and exaggerated effects but on the contrary.
Where does it begin?
People suffering from Incontinence do not wish to accept that they have the condition and therefore will not speak about it with their carer, loved one or practitioner. Even when some people seek help they do not admit the severity of their issue.
Anxiety
The passing of urine or faeces is regarded as a private and personal activity, many people would feel embarrassed by accidental leaks and the smell that comes with incontinence. It is therefore understandable why people would feel anxious about going out to public events, over time this can leave people feeling very isolated.
Depression
The isolation that someone may be experiencing through their incontinence could lead to depression. Everyone knows social interaction is vital to our mental health and just the mere interaction with a friend can put us in a good mood. However, when people start to believe things are hopeless and their incontinence issues are there to stay, they can be prone to depression.
If you feel like you have been experiencing these issues, we highly recommend you to seek help. For more information on how to look after your mental health click the link here.
We hope by creating a dialogue around incontinence, our customers will be able to discuss any issues around incontinence with confidence. Our staff here at the Southampton store are here to listen and help out as much as possible, this will ensure you go home with the correct product for you.
Meet Mr and Mrs Turton from Southampton our most recent win back the cost winners. Mr and Mrs Turton won back the total cost of their Hartford Adjustable Bed at £699, which they purchased together in Ableworld Southampton store back in May. Store Manager Jeff from Ableworld Southampton was delighted to let the couple know they had won and said ‘’When I rang Mr and Mrs Turton up to let them know they had won they were over the moon, and couldn’t believe their luck.’’ All customers who purchased a new adjustable bed within the competition period were put into a draw to win back the cost of their purchase and 3 winners randomly selected to win.
From the 4th April to the 3rd July 2023, Ableworld gave its customers a chance to win back the cost of their new Adjustable Bed. You have to be in it to win it, customers must have purchased a new adjustable bed from any one of our 39 stores, to be automatically entered into the FREE competition. In July, three lucky winners were drawn meaning Ableworld was able gave back an amazing £1947 to their customers in one month alone!
We would like to take the time to say thank you for all our customers old and new, for helping Ableworld Southampton grow into the store it is today. We are thankful that as a company we are able to give back to our customers and hope to continue to do so in the future.
The definition of Continence is the ability to control bladder or bowel movements, Incontinence therefore is the inability to control these movements. There are two types of incontinence: urinary incontinence, where urine is accidentally lost from the bladder, and bowel incontinence, where faeces are accidentally lost from the bowel.
Who suffers from Incontinence?
People of all ages can suffer from incontinence but the likelihood increases as we get older. 14 million men, women, young adults and children live with bladder issues, so you're not alone!
What causes Incontinence?
Your continence may be affected by a variety of factors, such as weak pelvic floor muscles or changes in the nerves controlling the bladder. The urge to pee may even be caused by an overactive bladder, or by an enlarged prostate that presses against the bladder.
Symptoms of Incontinence?
The symptoms of urinary incontinence vary from person to person, but can include leaking urine when coughing or sneezing. Frequent urination, the need to pass urine urgently, wetting the bed, and difficulty passing urine. Bowel Incontinence is characterised by leaking from the bowels, urgent need to open the bowels, trouble controlling wind, and straining when emptying the bowels.
How to regain control of your Incontinence
Despite the fact that there are plenty of medicines available to help reduce the frequency and risk of leakage, Ableworld knows that there are still ways to prevent it. However, Ableworld wants to encourage quick behavioral adjustments that can reduce incontinence without the use of medication.
Pelvic Floor Exercises –The benefits of strengthening your pelvic floor to reduce incontinence are being supported by a growing body of evidence. Stopping frequent leaking and regaining some independence can be accomplished by strengthening the muscles involved in bladder and bowel control. For instructions on how to properly complete the exercises, kindly follow the link. https://healthandcarevideos.uk/bladder?videoId=1595
Maintain healthy Weight – Maintaining an appropriate weight is another approach to lessen incontinence because carrying more weight may result in diabetes. Our tendency to leak grows as our pee production rises as a result of diabetes.
Diet – When it comes to the general health and operation of our bowels and bladder, eating a balanced diet is essential. This includes consuming fresh fruits and vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, which is, in my opinion, the supreme vegetable.
Healthy fats are essential to any diet, and examples include oily fish, avocado and avocado oil, and cold-pressed Extra Virgin Oil from a glass bottle. Avoid using vegetable oil at all costs!
Lastly, consume fermented foods like yoghurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi. It has been shown that eating fermented food improves bladder and digestive health!
Incontinence products at Ableworld
Ableworld has a variety of high-quality incontinence solutions that can assist anyone on a daily basis since we recognise the significance of incontinence care. We made sure to give our customers top-notch pads and trousers that will not only perform admirably but also withstand the test of time.
Ableworld now supply Abena San Pads as well as Abena Pants. If you want to hear about the great deals on incontinence we currently have on at Ableworld, ring the Southampton Store on 02380 440 000.
The Southampton Veterans Centre approached Ableworld Southampton, asking them to service a stairlift once belonging to one of their members. Southampton Veterans Centre wanted to reuse the stairlift by installing it into another member’s home. Ableworld told them that they could service the stairlift but it wasn't advisable as it was no longer installed and in use.
The veteran and her husband the couple who would be receiving it, knew how much of a difference it would make to their day-to-day life. Unfortunately, stairs can become such a burden for many people, making it difficult to navigate through the house that they have always known. However, a stairlift offers a solution allowing people to manoeuvre through their home with ease.
Jeff the company director for Ableworld Southampton knew his team couldn’t perform a service on the old stairlift but still wanted to help out. Jeff would instead perform a survey at the couple’s house, making sure that the old stairlift would fit in the first place. Unfortunately, it was bad news the track length was too short meaning it wouldn’t fit their staircase.
Thankfully, all was not lost. Once Jeff got back to his store, he took a look at his stores stock and managed to find a suitable reconditioned stairlift. The very next day the Senior Stairlift engineer Steve installed and fitted the recon stairlift into the couple’s home!
Jeff and his team were more than happy to supply and fit the stairlift free of charge, everyone at Ableworld Southampton appreciate everything the Veterans Trust does. Any opportunity Ableworld Southampton get to lend a helping hand
We want to use this moment as a way to promote the usability of secondhand stairlifts just like the one provided to the Veteran and her husband. Ableworld buy back stairlifts (subject to survey and age) so, you could earn money whilst making it an affordable option for other people.
So, please make sure you think before you throw away your stairlift. If it's useable, we can recondition it and give it another home.
We wish the couple from the Veterans Centre all the best and hope that their new stairlift brings them the independence they deserve.
