What is the definition of a volunteer?1. a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking 2. a person who performs a service willingly and without payApril 10 to April 16, 2016 is Canada’s National Volunteer Week (NVW), a time to celebrate...
With deepest sympathy we say goodbye to a very special man, Bradley Bert William Copping. Brad passed away March 31, 2016 after complications with pneumonia. He was Aim2Walks first client and a cherished part of our family. His weekly visits consisted of jokes, laughs and...
Do you depend on a mobility aid to get around or know someone who does? Many people are concerned about flying in Canada due to the likelihood of their walking aid becoming damaged on the flight. Unfortunately, every flight carries the risk of lost or...
Do you need assistance walking? Do you become fatigued easily with walking? You may be the perfect candidate for the Keeogo, an advanced robotic walking device. We recently had a free trial for the device and it was such a great success that we have...
Easter is only days away and we’ve got some great ideas for the Easter bunny! It’s going to be a long weekend with family and friends so let's make the best of it and add some adventure and creativity, along with some healthy treats.Put down...
What do you do when you're in an elevator with a stranger? Do you look down at the ground and hope the person doesn't try to make eye contact? Perhaps you pull out your phone and make yourself look busy. Or maybe you're like one...
Recently we've introduced a new piece of advanced technology to our list. You may have even seen it in a past post (Meet the Walking Robotic Keeogo) . The Keeogo is an assisted walking device that can be helpful to those who are mobile. If...
On Saturday, March 19th, 2016 the world will get together and celebrate Earth Hour. An event that is held world wide annually, encouraging individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour as a symbol of their commitment to the...
Introducing wheelchairs of the future! Based on the same technology as the Hoverboard and Segway, this new top-of-the-line wheelchair is designed to move with your core. Like the Segway, the chair moves when the built in sensors identify movement from your body. Moving forwards, backwards...
Ashley Tedeschi is by far one of our clinics biggest cheerleaders and positive spirits. She is a 26-year-old young woman who is extremely happy and ready to party at anytime. Due to a chromosome issue, she is mentally delayed and has some physical difficulties. Ashley...
The word “superfood” isn’t actually a medical or legal term but it does do a great job of defining itself. Superfoods are über healthy foods jam packed with nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. These powerhouse foods are known to increase life span, decrease heart disease...
How boring is the gym? How boring is Physiotherapy?Many people who come through our doors have stories of attending a gym or physiotherapy sessions elsewhere. Unfortunately these are not always positive stories. At our Neurological Rehabilitation Centre we know that our clients are here to...
