Because of their sedentary lifestyle, wheelchair users may battle with diabetes. Janene Sacks provides some insight into managing the disease Diabetes affects the body’s ability to make or use insulin properly. Type 1 diabetes is often a condition from birth in which the body doesn’t produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes...

From clothing to bread, online stores make it possible to get all the necessities delivered to your door. Now pharmacies are giving customers the same easy access to medication There is nothing as frustrating as standing in a queue – especially when you are in a hurry or tired after...

Technology in wheelchair design and advances in new-age materials have revolutionised the industry. LIANA SHAW looks into the advantages of a lightweight chair and what to consider when making a purchasing decision It is commonly accepted that a lightweight chair is easier to propel, manoeuvre transport and store than a...

The cost of adapting a home to provide wheelchair users with greater access, independence and security can be prohibitive. LIANA SHAW looks into basic requirements based on universal design principles and whether medical aids are prepared to foot the bill When it comes to aids in the home, Ari Seirlis,...

Not everyone feels confident or comfortable with carrying an exposed leg bag or catheter, even though it is completely normal. Fortunately there are many ways to carry your bathroom necessities discreetly. After a spinal cord injury, many people struggle with bladder and bowel control. Aside from the challenges of managing...

As the worldwide partner of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota is on a quest to inspire and mobilise athletes through innovative mobility solutions and by appointing local para athletes as ambassadors to share their stories When Japan was chosen to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games,...