FALLS RISKS Blog by Mosaic Home Care

Supporting Identity and its Opportunity for Expression May be a Better Way of Looking at FALLS RISKS Person centered home care requires sensitivity to the character, identity, wishes and abilities of the person. Much care provision is still overly focused on completing set tasks, on illness, “age” and the many risks posed by daily living. Person […]

LIVE Webinar – Safe Winter Walking

Learn how to walk safely with a set of poles during the cold, winter months. It’s not always easy to head outside when it’s icy and turbulent but a few simple strategies can help you combat the rough terrains. Our poles are meant for all seasons, so don’t let the weather prevent you from heading […]

FITNESS & FUN FIRST

New Year. New you. This season, with the start of a brand-new decade, we invite you to give Nordic walking aka Urban Poling a go. Pick up a pair of poles and walk yourself to better health. Urban Poling is getting ready for its 15th year in business this summer and we feel humbled and […]

Webinar – Active Living with Parkinson’s – Healthcare Professionals

Active Living with Parkinson’s Webinar Find out why therapists and neurologists are recommending ACTIVATOR℗ Poles for Parkinson’s for improving gait pattern, balance, posture, mood and factors related to fall prevention. The ACTIVATOR Poles and technique were designed by a therapist for improving safety and stability and are being prescribed as an alternative to canes and […]

Active Living for Cancer Rehab Webinar – Healthcare Professionals

Active Living for Cancer Rehab – Webinar Webinar 1: Health Care Professionals Learn why hospitals, clinics & wellness centres are recommending Urban Poling for cancer rehabilitation for improving strength, ROM, endurance, posture, cardiorespiratory fitness, well-being (vitality) and reducing lymphedema. The ACTIVATOR technique is being prescribed for improving balance and off-loading for neuropathy and post-surgery.  Webinar […]

Aktywne życie z kijkami do chodzenia

It is not uncommon to see someone strolling past with a cane, having to rely on it for balance and stability. But don’t be surprised if you see someone zip past you on the street, propelled by specialized walking poles. This is exactly what participating in a fitness activity called Urban Poling (aka Nordic walking) looks […]