Many assume disability aids are only for the elderly, chronically ill, or injured. But the truth is, even the healthiest among us can face sudden changes that impact mobility. For expectant mothers, the journey to parenthood is stressful enough without the added worry of temporary disability. Unfortunately, life has a way of throwing the unexpected our way.
One of our founding members experienced this firsthand when his wife, Carla, suddenly needed mobility assistance after a complicated childbirth. While her story has a positive ending, it was only possible because of a unique advantage; this advantage is exactly why our hire service plays such a big part of our business today.
Having already experienced childbirth once, Carla had a general idea of what to expect the second time around. However, complications during labour led to an emergency cesarean section. Though the baby was born healthy and the procedure went well, the recovery left Carla extremely weak and in pain, making even basic movement a challenge.
Carla’s father-in-law was Peter, the founder of Able-Aid. Through this family connection, she had immediate access to the full range of mobility aids and care equipment she needed. A wheelchair became a daily necessity for her getting about the house and outside. It meant that she could still assist in the first crucial weeks of her new baby’s life. Since she had not bought the wheelchair, when she recovered, she could easily return what she had borrowed.
Most people aren’t so fortunate. In moments of crisis, they face not just physical and emotional strain but also the logistical headache of sourcing, funding, and returning essential equipment. That gap is why we are such a big proponent of Able-Aid’s hire offerings, a service designed to provide fast, flexible access to temporary mobility aids and care furniture for those facing unexpected challenges.
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