Product Guides for Seniors, the Elderly, and the People Who Love Them
As you get older, you may notice that you have trouble getting around by yourself. This is a natural part of the aging process. Currently over 24 percent of people over 65 report that they use some type of mobility aid. This number keeps rising, and there are several different options to choose from. We’re going to touch on some common mobility aids for seniors. We’ll also talk about who can benefit from one of these mobility aids.
A cane is a simple mobility aid that can help you support your body’s weight. They help to redistribute your body’s weight from your legs to your upper body. They’re very useful for seniors who have balance issues or who are a fall risk. In the US, almost every 1 in 10 adults over 65 use a cane, and there are a few common types.
A walker comes with a metal frame with four solid legs for added durability and stability. Almost 5 percent of seniors in the United States use a walker for a mobility aid, and you can find a few common ones below.
Several seniors can benefit from using one of these mobility aids. They include seniors with:
Walking aids like these are a great way to get out and be active with your family or friends. They can help add stability when you walk, and this can reduce the fear of falling.
The need for walking aids continues to expand as the demand gets higher. They can increase your overall quality of life, and make you a happier, healthier person.
Wheelchairs that are lightweight are easier to push, easier to fold, and easier to load in your car. Here are the best lightweight wheelchairs from a professional’s point of view.
Transport wheelchairs are small, portable wheelchairs that make it easier to take seniors and the elderly along when long periods of walking are needed. The best transport chairs are lightweight, easy to fold, and easy to load. But there are some drawbacks to them as well.
This ultimate guide to the best walkers for seniors includes lightweight walkers for small homes, small walkers for shorter seniors, and even the best walkers to use outdoors.
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Buying a new walking cane can seem like a fairly simple proposition. After all, it is a pretty basic walking aid. Then, you look online and find that there are many options out there. And, they’re all designed for different … Read more
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A cane is usually the most basic walking aid for most seniors and elderly. When most people think of a cane, they tend to think of a wooden hook shaped cane like their grandfather had. But there are many more … Read more
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Walking canes are easily the most common mobility aid that you will see. I know that I hear people daily looking for canes at the medical equipment store where I work. But, did you know that there are a lot … Read more
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After a certain age, or perhaps after a fall or an injury, walking without assistance becomes difficult. Often, elderly people notice that, after walking for a while, they feel a bit weak or insecure. They find themselves needing something to … Read more
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