Are you finding that you have more trouble bending or reaching now than you did a few years ago? Do you find that your legs are stiff, and walking is difficult first thing in the morning or after sitting for a while? Nearly 50% of seniors develop poor mobility at some point, mainly due to […]
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Is it Time to Consider a Mobility Aid?
This can oftentimes be a touchy subject to bring up to an aging parent, a loved one or even oneself. The thought that you are getting older and can’t move like you used to can be a scary one. However, reduced mobility is an inevitability for many people, and a walker, rollator, or wheelchair can […]
Travel Tips for Individuals with Mobility Aids
Mobility aids have helped millions of people around the world enjoy their day to day lives. However, many of these people still feel like they can’t travel as much as they would like. Thankfully, there are a few simple considerations that can make it possible to use your mobility aids wherever you go. As long […]
Managing Mobility Issues
Mobility issues can affect people at any age, but they are the most common among older adults and seniors. The cause can be the result of an accident, an injury, a disease, or the symptom of other health problems. Limited mobility doesn’t mean that you have to live without dignity and be dependent on others. […]
Common Bathroom Dangers for Seniors (and Our Solutions)
Falls are the most common cause of injury in older Canadians and can be very serious and even life-threatening in some cases. Further, research shows that up to 80% of falls in the home are in the bathroom, so addressing fall risks in the bathroom should be a number one priority.
Staying Fit with Different Wheelchair Exercises
If you’ve been using a manual wheelchair for years or have just started finding your bearings with one, it may seem like a struggle to keep up a healthy lifestyle. However, the confines of your chair shouldn’t stop you from pursuing physical activity and exercise. In fact, there are many ways that you (and others […]