Mobility Aids

Reduced mobility is something that many of us do not think twice about, but it is something that millions of people all over the world live with everyday.

There are of people in the world who suffer from disabilities on a level that few of us could imagine. With the aging of the baby boomers comes the realization that the growth of people with disabilities will continue to increase year by year. Many people with disabilities have a major concern, the mobility issue. Plainly put, 'how are they going to get around'? Through technology there has been the creation of mobility aids like electric wheelchairs, lift vans, and rollators.

Mobility Aids for persons with disabilities and/or health conditions, also called Ambulation devices, are used by people with arthritis, MS, Parkinson's disease, back pain, Cerebral Palsy, and many other physical limiting conditions.

Mobility aids help you walk or move from place to place if you are disabled, aged, or have an injury. Mobility aids include items such as walkers, canes, crutches, manual and electric wheelchairs and motorized scooters.

Walking aids are tools designed to assist walking or enable mobility. You may need a walker or cane if you are at risk of falling. Zimmer frames, and wheeled (rolling) walkers or rollators are other devices designed to assist people having difficulty walking.

Elbow crutches can be the most appropriate walking aid for some people, especially for those recovering from an injury.  They are usually adjustable to make them more comfortable and offer the right level of support.  Crutches may be available in different colours, depending on the model. If you need to keep your body weight off your foot, ankle or knee, you may need crutches. You may need a wheelchair or a scooter if an injury or disease has left you unable to walk.

Stair lifts - Much more cost effective than an elevator, and easier to install, a stair lift allows a rider to move up and down stairs while seated. These lifts, known as stair lifts, can be installed for a staircase inside or outside the home and give the user back his/her mobility in their home. They can also be installed on a curved staircase. For many, the addition of a stair lift may be all they need to continue living in their home.

Lift Chairs - A lift chair is a very special home lifting aid. They are recliners that lift into the air to make it easier and safer to transfer into and out of the chair. Some can support more than 500 pounds and they come in many different shapes and sizes to accommodate different body types. In addition to providing an electrical lifting mechanism that raises the chair into the air, they also offer motorized back and leg rests, which makes them very comfortable.

Choosing these devices takes time and research. Be sure to read as much information about the mobility aid you are interested in to ensure it will suit its purpose before purchasing.

Further Information Regarding Mobility Aids

Selecting a Mobility Device
In the past decade, the number of people injured while using a mobility device (cane, walker, wheelchair, scooter, etc.) has more than doubled. More than 100,000 people were treated in the US for injuries related to wheelchairs and other mobility devices last year alone, and the number of injuries is expected to increase in coming years.

TeleStik Reachers for the Disabled and Seniors with Reaching Difficulties
TeleStik Portable Reachers are the lightest, smallest, most portable reachers in the world designed and developed with two very important objectives in mind: Producing the most portable lightweight pick-up tool/reacher. Producing a reacher that requires minimal hand, shoulder, and finger strength.

Seniors and Mobility Staying Mobile
There are any number of health problems that can arise as we age, and they can affect our quality of life. One of the greatest challenges we face as seniors is our battle to remain mobile. Not only is a loss of mobility a blow to one's quality of life, it may have a snowball affect on your overall health.

Mobility Aids for Moving and Handling
There are various types of mobility products to make moving and handling easier for health care professionals as well as individuals. These products include simple items such as transfer boards, through to bathlifts and devices to help with getting in and out of bed.