ability matters supporting your active life abilit s up po y r t i ng matt y ou r activ HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY NEED M ENER ORE GY? Tips o n ene techni ques t rgy conserv o help a manag tion e fatig ue ers e life Ability Matters is an innovative company comprising of a rehabilitation clinic, showroom and shop for daily living aids. We can provide the necessary equipment and adaptive devices to increase your independence at home. We have fully trained product specialist to assess your needs, offer expert advice and back up service if required. Ability Matters can offer assessments with our orthotist, prosthetist and physiotherapist providing a full range of rehabilitation in our state of the art clinic. In our shop, we stock a wide range of products including Mobility Scooters, Electric Beds, Riser Recliner Chairs and Wheelchairs. Telephone us to arrange a consultation with one of our specialists or just drop in for a free scooter test drive, product use training or general advice. Please call us on 051 337016 Waterford 01 8853654 Dublin To find out how we can help improve your quality of life. To enquire on a product call us now on 051 337016 Catalogues with over 2600 adaptive aids available at the shop ability matters STROKE REHABILITATION Life After Stroke ability What is a stroke? A stroke is a condition where a blood clot or ruptured blood vessel interrupts blood flow to an area of the brain. A lack of blood flow carrying oxygen and nutrients leads to the death of brain cells in this part of the brain. Dependent on where in the brain this is, an impairment can occur in how a person moves, thinks or feels e.g. paralysis of a limb, lack of speech, memory problems or difficulty planning and carrying out tasks. Dressing Aids Elastic Shoe Laces, button hooks, bra angel or dressing stick, long handled brush ¤75 Option one: The outcome after stroke depends on where the stroke occurs and how much the brain is affected. Rehabilitation helps stroke survivors relearn skills that are lost or restricted following a stroke and small aids and appliances can promote independent living A stroke is a condition where a blood clot or ruptured artery or blod vessel interrupts blood flow to an area of the brain. A lack of oxygen and nutrients flowing to the brain leads to the death of brain cells often resulting in an impairment in speech, movement and memory. Or alternatively if you want to purchase an item individually… Code Item Price Pr 55020 Good grips button hook ¤12 Pr 60054 Pr 55032 Pr 45014 Pr 60208 Stroke Rehabilitation Pr 61603 Pr 45564 Kitchen Aids Dycem non-slip roll, one-handed can opener, knork (2in1 knife & fork), plate surround ¤65 Option Two: Pr 65059 Pr 65071 Pr 60001 Pr 55000 Pr 41011 Pr 60072 Pr 60075 Movement and Resting Aids Hand Support, car swivel seat, 'V' Nursing Pillow ¤170 Option Three: matters Pr 65030 Pr 60268 Pr 55030 Pr 65654 Sp 14222 L 99969 Pr 50500 Pr 60700 Plastozote Tubing for easy grip Bra angel Long Handled brush Easy Reacher Dycem roll, non slip matting Tap turner Saunders one way straw Plate Surrounds One handed worktop board Elastic shoe laces Car Swivel Seat Deluxe Kettle Tipper One Handed Tin Opener Easy to Hold Drinking Cup Kitchen Trolley Walker Dressing stick Knork (2in1 knife & fork) 'V' Nursing Pillow Hand support Toilet frame and raiser seat Bed/Chair Raiser ¤6 ¤30 ¤19 ¤13 ¤16 ¤25 ¤7 ¤7 ¤85 ¤7 ¤65 ¤20 ¤30 ¤20 ¤125 ¤7 ¤16 ¤35 ¤70 ¤130 ¤30