Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the words – and never stops at all. By Veronica Bowman This quote from Emily Dickenson greets me each day when I open my computer armoire to begin writing. Long before I became disabled, I found this to [...]

We have had some feedback recently on the most useful items for Alzheimer’s and dementia sufferers, and I thought I would let others know what might assist at this very difficult time. First, the Alzheimer’s Society has an excellent forum, offering peoples’ own experiences and solutions. Our own customers, often buying for grandparents and parents [...]

Can’t swallow pills? Not getting all your vitamins? We can help!

Over Christmas we were pleased and surprised to see that we sent out so many accessories as gifts to people to enable those with difficulties such as poor eyesight or arthritic hands to continue to play cards – and we have now taken an order from a retirement home for more! The Warden at the [...]

Struggling for ideas for gifts for a disabled or elderly person that are actually useful and wanted? Jean gives her advice! Having set up The Disabled Shop some years ago, I have quite a bit of knowledge about the many aids on the market, but having recently had a hip replacement operation myself, I can [...]