Detailed articles about senior mobility
We have reviewed the best trays and baskets for walkers. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot. Or you can scroll down for detailed product reviews. Why Are Walker Accessories Important? A 2017 study1 showed that most people who are prescribed a walker end up not using it for … Read more
The primary benefit of a power wheelchair is that it gives you back your freedom and restores your access to most places, with minimal effort. However, if your wheelchair is not narrow enough you run the risk of not being able to pass through a lot of standard sized doorways and hallways. In this article, … Read more
If you have ever gone through an episode of a broken leg, you might understand how difficult life can become with limitations on your mobility. A fracture or a broken leg typically takes about 8 – 12 weeks to heal, or slightly longer if you have been unfortunate enough to fracture your femur. During that … Read more
When you have purchased a brand new wheelchair, you will take some time to get used to it. A self-propelled wheelchair takes significant upper body strength to drive forward using the outer wheel rims. Depending on your disability, you may be comfortable using a self-propelled wheelchair or you may purchase a power wheelchair. Of course, … Read more
Although we have had the Paralympic Games since the 1950s, the wearable fitness tracker industry has been slower in adapting fitness and activity monitoring to the needs of those with disabilities and wheelchair users, with the first support by fitness technologies for disabled or physically challenged individuals beginning just a few years ago. Wonderfully, leading … Read more
The average user of a wheelchair postpones maintenance work on the wheelchair. Among such periodic activities that are postponed, non-maintenance of optimal tire pressure ranks quite high. But, if you have been a wheelchair user for some time, you would already know the benefits of keeping your tires inflated and the dangers of maintaining less … Read more
In this article, we review wheelchairs for scoliosis. You can look at the quick snapshot below or scroll down for in-depth reviews. There are multiple conditions and diseases which may lead you to use a wheelchair. However, some of these conditions require a specialized wheelchair or at least some bit of improvisation for better comfort. … Read more
Helpandwellness.com is reader-supported. At no extra cost to you, if you buy through any of our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Starting to walk with a walking cane can mean a big change in lifestyle for some people. Using a cane to walk can … Read more
Helpandwellness.com is reader supported. At no extra cost to you, if you buy through any of our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you have been using a wheelchair or a walker for sometime and have gotten used to the feel of it, effortlessly … Read more
Wheelchair armrest covers provide additional insulation, padding and enhance the life of your wheelchair. In this article, we review the best wheelchair arm rest covers for you. If you are in a hurry, the table below presents a quick snapshot of our selected wheelchair arm rest covers. Once you get settled in a wheelchair you … Read more