Mobility Aids

The Best Walking Canes for Men: Taller, Stronger, Sturdier, and Stylish

senior man talking about the best cane with his doctor

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 needs and preferences. When choosing the best walking canes for men, there are a number of features that you should look for. It is important …

4 Prong Quad Canes: The Best Walking Cane for Stability and Balance

by Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

The first sign of mobility problems for seniors is usually a loss of balance or stability while walking. This often shows up as seniors holding onto furniture or walls while walking through the house. Walking aids like canes are really helpful for this group of elderly people by providing the support and balance they need. But, not all canes are made the same. So, what …

Best Rated Transport Wheelchair for Easy Mobility Assistance

by Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

young female doctor with an elderly patient in a transport wheelchair at the hospital.

When it comes to transport wheelchairs, you want the best of the best, right? Transport wheelchairs are great resources for the elderly who have limited mobility, and their caretakers who need to get them from point A to point B quickly and hassle-free. They typically come with four small wheels, and are easily foldable for quick and efficient storage and portability. They’re perfect for a …

Best Rollator for Outdoors: Getting Back Outside for Sun and Fun!

by Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

happy senior lady with a walker holding hands of little boy and girl. grandmother with grand children enjoy a walk in summer park. kids supporting disabled grandparent.

If you’re a senior who likes to spend a lot of time outdoors, but may have limited mobility, an outdoor rollator is something you should consider investing in. Regular rollators can get stuck in sidewalk cracks or potholes, and make the walk very bumpy generally. When walking through parks, they don’t do well on rocks or wet grass either. Outdoor Walkers with Bigger Wheels! That’s …

Best Knee Walker for Outdoors

by Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Knee walkers are great tools for seniors that help them get around inside or outdoors without struggling with any sort of knee pain or injuries. They’re also great for anyone who just had surgery or injuries anywhere below the knee. These awesome mobility devices keep them stable while walking (or rolling, if you will) and act as a comfortable, easy to use alternative to crutches. …

Wheelchairs for Narrow Doorways

by Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

senior woman sitting in a wheelchair staring out the window.

One of the most prohibitive elements of using a wheelchair is that it can be too bulky to navigate around your own home. Many older houses have narrow doorways that just don’t accommodate the large size of wide wheelchairs, so for maximum mobility when using a wheelchair, look for one that’s slightly narrower than usual when shopping. Below are some of the best features to …

Bariatric Rollator Walker with Seat: Mobility Help for Larger Seniors

by Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

nurse helping elder person to walk with walker

As a bariatric patient with limited mobility, it can be difficult to find a rollator, wheelchair/walker combination aid, that can facilitate the extra weight. Luckily, there are plenty of them out there on the market made with a large weight capacity, that look and feel like a normal rollator with a balance between lightweight features and sturdy build. Let’s take a look at some of …

Best Gloves for Wheelchair Users

by Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

man's hand in a pair of wheelchair gloves

People who use wheelchairs know the pain, calluses, and fatigue that can plague your hands after using them constantly to propel the wheelchair. Luckily, there are specialized gloves out there for wheelchair users that can help them alleviate some of these issues and make operating the wheelchair much more comfortable and functional. Choosing the right pair of wheelchair gloves can reduce those problems and making …