Rollator walkers are basically four-wheeled walkers. Unlike traditional walkers that maneuver without wheels, or with two fixed wheels, three and four-wheel rollators provide a greater range of movement than other mobility aids because of their swivel wheels and locking hand brakes. If you can’t use a traditional rollator and require a walker with extra weight […]
Continue ReadingAdult tricycles are great way for individuals with balance issues, or people who just enjoy the added stability of a tricycle, to enjoy open road cruising with friends and family. There are actually a surprising number of different styles of adult tricycles, which include the semi-recumbent, folding, electric, and even the chopper tricycle style. While these tricycles […]
Continue ReadingGait belts, or transfer gait belts, are excellent tools that help facilitate patient transfer, decreasing incidence of caregiver back injuries when transferring incapacitated patients (Source). Patients wear these mobility assistance devices to help them be transferred in and out of beds, vehicles, chairs as well as keeping them steady when moving to other areas in the […]
Continue ReadingWhen you have to go to the bathroom and there is no restroom to be found, what do you do? In the olden days, you would have to grin and bear it, experiencing that one-of-a-kind discomfort. Nowadays, however, female urinals are available to help with this dilemma. They enable women to urinate while standing anytime and anywhere. […]
Continue ReadingAdult bed rails are excellent bedroom safety aids that can prevent bedridden individuals from falling or rolling out of their beds. They are also great options for elderly adults who experience mobility challenges and difficulty getting in and out of bed. They provide a sturdy grip that helps you or a loved one get in and […]
Continue ReadingBedside commodes provide a convenient way to transfer patients, yourself or a loved one from the bed to the toilet seat and then back. The bedside commodes we review below can accommodate a range of different weights and they come in different styles, with some different functionalities. Popular models include bedside commodes from medical supply brands like […]
Continue ReadingPedal exercisers frequently draw comparisons to miniature exercise bikes because they closely resemble the crank pedals of conventional bicycles. Pedal exercisers, however, are unique pieces of cardiovascular equipment that have both rehabilitative and household applications. Specifically, they are designed to help tone and increase the strength of the legs and arms, increasing your range of motion, and […]
Continue ReadingOverbed tables, or medical bedside tables, are bedroom safety aids that help facilitate the relationship between patients and their caregivers (Source). They are designed to accommodate home & hospital beds, or chairs of various sizes and become particularly indispensable for those individuals who spend a lot of time in prone positions (Source). These tables function sort of […]
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