Detailed articles about senior mobility
This article provides safety tips on how to keep elderly people from falling out of their wheelchairs. It helps the readers understand how to help and elderly use the wheelchair, possible situations of accidents and how to avoid it. It provides generic tips on travel, outdoor usage, and maintenance of a wheelchair. For the elderly … Read more
It is common to see elderly people stooped or hunched over. But if we take precautions early, it is possible to prevent stooping as we age. In this article, we examine what are the causes of and how to prevent stooping in old age. What Causes Stooping in Old Age? There are many different causes … Read more
If you are planning to buy a mobility scooter, it is natural that you will have questions about its usage. Mobility scooters are expensive devices. A good mobility scooter costs between $1500 to $2500. So it is best to get answers to all your questions before you go out and buy one. What Are Mobility … Read more
Below is a snapshot of the best mobility scooters for outdoors. We also review each of the products in detail below. “Being able to walk pain-free is a blessing. Being able to walk without showing it is a skill” –Kylie Mcpherson One of the most important yet underrated blessings that humans have been given is … Read more
According to the US census, about 5% of the American population (about 16.5 million people) uses a cane, crutch or a walker1. A number of reasons may lead one to use crutches. One may have suffered a bone fracture in one of their legs, pulled a hamstring, or sprained an ankle. In a more severe … Read more
In this article, we have reviewed the best wheelchair cushions for the elderly. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot. Or you can scroll down for detailed product reviews. Are you looking to buy a new wheelchair cushion for the elderly? There are several things to consider and a … Read more
Recuperating from a broken ankle or foot can be a long and painful process. While you are trying to adjust to movement with the least amount of pain, you need the right mobility aid to help you out during these times. One tends to get confused with the number of options available in the market … Read more
Your wheelchair, be it a manual or a battery-operated one, gives you great freedom in your everyday life, giving access to most of the public places like malls, theatres, beaches, parks, banks, and so on. A good wheelchair can transform the lives of people with limited or no mobility, and in turn uplift the lives … Read more
All wheelchairs typically come with their tires properly installed. Nonetheless it is wise to learn how to remove and reinstall tires on your wheelchair. If you know what you are doing and have the right tools, installing wheelchair tires is relatively simple and does to take you more than ten minutes. This skill might not … Read more
We have reviewed the best Hemi walkers for seniors. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot. Or you can scroll down for detailed product reviews. A Hemi-walker (or side-walker) is useful for people who need a folding walker’s support to walk, but cannot hold it with both hands. This … Read more