Allie has worked in care facilities for the last 15 years providing mobility and health care to seniors of all skill levels. She is passionate about senior advocacy and is and loves to spend her free time in the outdoors.
Walking aids should provide the user with enhanced mobility. The walking aid you choose will depend on your mobility level and balance. A person that lacks proper balance will often be found using a walker that offers the highest level of balance and support. Walkers are the recommended choice for seniors and anyone laboring an…
Knee and ankle injuries will impact your mobility. I have personal experience with both. A serious knee injury left me in agonizing pain after 2 – 3 minutes of walking. I was forced to sit down every five minutes because the pain was unbearable. When I broke my ankle, I also had to struggle with…
Seniors must take precautions to ensure that they remain healthy in old age. Colds and flus have a much greater impact on seniors than they do on younger people because their immune system isn’t what it once was. In fact, Harvard Medical School found that aging reduces the immune system’s response. But there are ways…
Rollators are wheeled versions of the traditional medical walker. Wheeled walkers help users get around with greater ease. Instead of picking up your walker with each step, you simply push your device forward to move. For those with limited upper body strength or mobility, a wheeled walker allows for much greater independence. When choosing a…
Walkers were made to help you get around. Medical walkers are great if you need support, but aren’t very effective if you need to get around. If you are someone who doesn’t need a high level of support, you will do a lot better with a four-wheel walker. A walker with 4 wheels will: Glide…