As hand controls specialists for driving disabilities we
know that life seems to go fast and before we know it time has crept up on
us. For many people disabilities can hit
you hard especially the older you get. But having a disability shouldn’t impact
on having your own independence. Aging and developing a disability can really
come as a shock to some people. Here are some tips that can help.
Mobility
Make sure that you visit your doctor regularly for a
check-up as you get older. Issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol
and mobility issues need to be monitored more frequently because your body will
take longer to recover from health problems. Your doctor can advise you if you
need to change any routines to keep your body healthy.
Driving
Accept new challenges as they come, and know when to ask for
help if a new circumstance, disability, or other challenge arises that you
cannot face alone. You can easily ask
any mobility vehicle specialist for help and they will be able to provide you
with information on a range of products that are available to keep you mobile
whilst driving with a disability.
Driving helps you to keep an active social circle. Many
older people find that they drift apart from family members, as those family
members develop lives of their own. Keep
making new friends and stay in contact with family. By being able to remain
driving through the use of driving adaption’s and mobility aids you will be
able to visit them more regularly.
You'll be happier and healthier for it.
As we age, it is important to keep up on regular eye exams.
As we age, our eyes age too and are more susceptible to diseases such as
cataracts and macular degeneration. These conditions impair vision and make
walking and driving more difficult, which can in turn impose danger to
ourselves and others.
Hand Controls
There are an estimated 2 million licensed disabled drivers
in the UK. Drivers with DVLA listed medical conditions form approximately 6% of
the 34 million licensed drivers in the UK.
Hand controls to operate the accelerator and brake these are designed
for those who have limited movement or no use of both or one of their
legs.
They help offer better control for steering and give you
ease of access and automatic transmission for accelerating and breaking. With
many the force needed to use them can be adjusted to match your strength making
it easier to tailor them to your specific needs. It also ensures that you will
not have to over exert yourself when driving if you can balance how you use
your hand controls.
Most people look towards having hand controls because they
are comfortable and reduce how quickly you become tired when driving as they
can match your chosen driving style.
With this in mind you can continue on the road with the
reassurance that you are driving comfortably and safely. If you need any advise then speak to a member of our mobility derby team and they can offer you support and information on the best types of products suited to you. We are Des Gosling
Mobility Ltd | Unit 10 Station Yard | Station Road | Melbourne |
Derbyshire | DE73 8HJ | 01332 863742
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