The 5 Best Pool Bikes [Ranked]
Aquatic exercise is a trending phenomenon, particularly in United States because it is low-impact and has numerous health benefits (Source). In particular, pool bikes, which are stationary aquatic bikes, are ideal exercise equipment for fitness training & physical rehabilitation (Source). These ergonomic pool bikes provide similar cardiovascular benefits to spinning classes, which are all the rage now, […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Air Compression Leg Massagers [Ranked]
Air compression leg massagers promise blood and lymphatic circulation therapy- very much like a pair of personal recovery boots. Many of them are even cleared by the FDA and its manufacturers claim that it is beneficial for healing knee pain, tension in the legs, varicose veins, leg cramps as well as general limb tension.How They WorkThe […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Sock Aid Kits [Ranked]
Sock aids are adaptive dressing equipment designed to help you pull on socks or stockings if your mobility is temporarily or permanently disabled (Source). An added benefit is that it helps disabled or elderly individuals retain their independence. They are essentially ‘foot chutes’ that your sock slides over, allowing you to insert your foot inside, then pulling the […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Reclining Power Lift Chairs [Ranked]
Power lift recliners are reclining sofa-style chairs that are equipped with a lifting function to help the sitter get up from the chair (Source). They’re a great option for disabled and elderly individuals who need helping getting into and out of seats. They’re equipped with simple remote controls to adjust the recline and lift of the chair […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Phones For The Elderly [Ranked]
Communication is essential, especially for the elderly who rely on important family relationships in their advanced age (Source). With aging comes impaired vision, hearing and sometimes cognitive ability, so it is important that a phone is equipped to meet the vision and hearing needs of senior citizens.Design DifferencesTelephones that are suffering from impaired vision typically feature large, […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Oxygen Cylinder Carts [Ranked]
Oxygen carts, also known as cylinder carts, are designed to transport life-sustaining oxygen cylinders and canisters from one area to another (Source). If you or a loved one depend on an oxygen tank, you are well aware of how cumbersome it can be to carry them in a bag or by hand. Purchasing a rolling oxygen cart, […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Calendar Clocks [Ranked]
Calendar clocks are fantastic tools for people suffering from cognitive impairments, memory loss, impaired vision and for the elderly in general (Source). They reduce an individuals’ anxiety and help caregivers to stick to comfortingly dependable schedules. Calendar clocks for elderly or impaired individuals will prominently display the time, month, day and date (Source). Many of them also […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Portable Video Magnifiers [Ranked]
Portable video magnifiers are great vision aids for people with macular degeneration and other low vision impairments. They provide a handy way to magnify newspaper text, menus, maps, recipes as well as prescription medication labels. The ViSee 4.3″ is our favorite of the bunch on the market today. It comes with A large 4.3 inch LCD display screen […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Leg Lifters [Ranked]
Leg lifters are designed to help individuals lift their legs in and out of bed, while also providing support getting into wheelchairs, cars and even bathtubs (Source).One of our favorites is the Norco (North Coast Medical) leg lifter. North Coast Medical says that is designed to help people who have had total hip replacement surgeries […]
Continue ReadingThe Hugo Elite Rollator Walker Review
The Hugo Elite Rollator Walker is designed by Hugo Mobility and is one of their more high-end product offerings. It features 8-inch wheels, an 18 lb frame, height adjustable handles that can accommodate people as short as 4’3″ and as tall as 6’2″. Its open dimensions are 27.5″ x 24″ x 30″ and it’s folded dimensions […]
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