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Our team is dedicated to bringing you quality products combined with traditional values and down-to-earth service. Since our humble beginnings in 1926, we have been providing the lower mainland with first-rate products and quality services. We take pride in being one of the leading providers of everything from pharmaceutical products to home health care supplies in Vancouver. We hope our list of blog articles can provide you with some information on how to live independently and confidently in your own home. From healthy sleepy patterns to fitness tips for seniors, browse our list of articles for information on how to improve your daily life.
Wheelchair 101 – Maintenance and care for your chair!
October 5, 2015On October 15th join us for Wheelchair 101 and learn more about the daily care and maintenance that your wheelchair requires! Details are here: http://sci-bc.ca/event-detail/vancouver-wheelchair-101/ Wheelchair 101 is intended for users and caregivers who are beginners when it comes to chair maintenance, this interactive and hands-on workshop will teach you basic care and what to look […]
Technology and Brain Simulation for Seniors
October 5, 2015Click here for an in-depth look at different ways to keep a senior’s brain active.
Smart Drive and Quart Healthcare – October Inservice
October 2, 2015The SmartDrive is amazingly powerful. It will push you up the steepest hills, through the thickest carpets, and over the most plush grass. You will go further, do more, and live more freely than you ever imagined! Visit us on October 27th for an update on the SmartDrive from Quart Healthcare and as always […]
Understanding Compression Therapy for Seniors
September 30, 2015Click here for an in-depth look at the benefits of compression therapy for seniors.
Ageing in Place: A Guide To Orthopedic Mattresses
September 18, 2015Click here for a detailed look at the various kinds of orthopedic mattresses currently available, and how to find the perfect one for you.
September Newsletter – REE, Inservice, Updates and more!
September 8, 2015September Updates for Macdonald’s HHC. Your Partner in Comfort and Mobility Summer is over – time to get back at it! The Rehab Expo is tomorrow! Visit us on island 47 along with our friends from Home2stay and Priority Posture, and enter our prize draw! Get all the details here: http://macdonaldshhc.com/blog/2015-rehab-equipment-expo/ Don’t forget about our blog series! Our bloggers are still working extra hard to keep you educated and […]
Handrim Showcase – Interactive Lunch & Learn
September 4, 2015Wheels are the only link between the wheelchair user and the ground, so the handrim that you choose can be extremely important. Don’t overlook this crucial component! Visit us on September 23nd for an interactive Lunch & Learn. Be ready to touch, feel, and test out some different handrim options. Our very own Vincent Menendez will be here to […]
Helio Wheelchairs: Everything You Need to Know
August 31, 2015Since 2008 a Montreal-based company called Motion Composites has been innovating the wheelchair industry by producing a line of high quality, extremely maneuverable and lightweight wheelchairs that are the finest in their class; and it all started with a project in college. Co-founders Eric Simoneau and David Gingras produced the first of their now famous […]
A Guide To Patient Lifts And Slings
August 28, 2015Choosing the right patient lift can be a daunting task and an uninformed purchase can cost you time and money. Luckily we’ve put together a guide to help you choose the right lift for you and your home.
