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Dementia
Mealtimes and dementia
Mealtimes can get complicated with dementia. Here is what actually helps, from plate colour to finger foods, jelly dr...
Dementia
Why patterns, contrast, and colour matter in dementia care
Most people think dementia care is about memory. But it's also about what the brain can see and what it can't. Dement...
Dementia
Supporting someone with dementia to dress
If getting someone dressed is starting to feel harder, you're not alone. The tricky bit with dementia care is knowing...
Incontinence
So… 800ml? How to choose which bed pad capacity you need
Ever looked at 800ml or 1500ml on a bed pad and thought, okay… but what does that actually mean at 2am? We break down...
Mobility
How to choose the right size wheelchair
Choosing the right wheelchair size is essential for comfort, safety, and mobility. A well-fitted chair makes daily li...
Daily Living
Your home, your comfort: Five ways to refresh without replacing
Refresh what you love without replacing it. Simple ways to bring comfort back into your home and make the things you ...
Mobility
How to fit a new tip on your walking stick
Replacing the tip on your walking stick is a simple upgrade that keeps you steady and confident with every step. This...
Mobility
Why carbon fibre walkers are changing mobility
Mobility aids have come a long way, and one of the biggest innovations in recent years has been the use of carbon fib...
Dementia
Why families choose dementia clocks
Dementia clocks do more than tell the time. They bring clarity and routine back into everyday life. With clear displa...
Arthritis
Living with arthritis: What actually helps
Arthritis isn’t just painful. It can make everyday tasks feel impossible.From practical tools that make life easier t...
Incontinence
Incontinence and pelvic floor training: A few facts
Bladder leaks are more common than you think — and more manageable too.Pelvic floor exercises, the right products, an...
Mobility
Need help with mobility aid funding?
Get the support you need with our free quotes We understand how important it is to have access to the right mobility ...
Mobility
How to choose a walking stick
Walk with confidence. The right walking stick or cane can make a big difference—improving comfort, balance, and indep...
Incontinence
Managing incontinence after prostate surgery
Prostate cancer is a reality for many Kiwi men, with over 4,000 diagnosed each year. This can be an overwhelming expe...
Mobility
Enhance your mobility and independence with a walker
How to choose the right walker or rollator for your needs — indoor vs outdoor use, weight, width, fit, handles and po...
Incontinence
Lighten the worries of incontinence
Incontinence can feel heavy, but there’s no reason to carry it alone. The NZ Continence Association estimates that 1....
Caregivers
Top Radius Shop products for caregivers
Essential products for NZ caregivers — from incontinence bins and continence wipes to grab rails, shower mats, saniti...
Mobility
Simple ways to help prevent falls at home
Simple products and practical tips to help prevent falls at home — grab rails, hip protectors, non-slip mats, walkers...
Bathroom
Buyer's Guide to Shower & Bedside Commodes
Shower commodes vs bedside commodes — what's the difference and how to choose. A practical guide to safer bathroom ac...
Arthritis
Buyer's Guide to Arthritis products
Living with arthritis doesn't mean putting up with it. From stiff mornings to achy afternoons, the right compression ...
Mobility
Buyer's guide to Walking Sticks
There are many walking sticks on the market; they come in different shapes, sizes and materials, but what do they all...
Mobility
Buyer's Guide Mobility - Types of Walking Aids
Walking aids help users balance, walk for more extended periods and help them live their lives more independently. Wh...
Daily Living
Improve safety around home for your ageing parents
Most falls at home aren't dramatic. They happen in the hallway, the bathroom, reaching for something on the top shelf...
Mobility
Buyer's Guide to Wheelchairs
Not all wheelchairs are the same, and the right one depends on more than you might think. From self-propelling manual...
Daily Living
Five benefits a lift recliner chair can provide
Getting in and out of a chair shouldn't be a daily battle. Lift recliners offer real, practical benefits beyond comfo...
Arthritis
Arthritis friendly kitchen gadgets: make cooking safer, easier & more comfortable
Living with arthritis or joint pain doesn't mean giving up the kitchen. Discover adaptive cooking gadgets from Radius...