Mobility aids are designed to help people with their independence and reduce pain. They range from simple devices such as white canes to complex machinery, for example, mobility scooters. Guide dogs are also a type of mobility aid. Learn more about the options available, the risks, and other adaptations that can help.
To help you plan your holiday, we've asked Fenetic Wellbeing to round up 5 mobility aids, from folding wheelchairs to walking aids, to make your trip easier
Dear Savvy Senior,Can you recommend any products that can help older drivers with their vehicles? My 84-year-old mother is still a pretty good driver, but she has arthritis, which limits her range of motion and hinders her driving.Searching SonDear Searching,
"Get whatever device you need and use them proudly."
Millions of people are affected by arthritis, a chronic condition consisting of physical disability and joint pain that can negatively affect the patient's life.
For older adults w/ limited mobility it's tough to get in & out of cars. 4 auto mobility aids reduce need for extra people to help and keep your back safe.
Heart muscle cells made from induced pluripotent stem cells share gene expression patterns with native donor tissue, researchers discovered. These cells can be used to indicate people who should avoid certain medications that could damage their hearts.
People who have difficulty going from sit to stand may be helped by certain assistive devices which raise up the chair or lift you up.
The Rife machine delivers a low energy electromagnetic frequency into the body. It usually consists of a controller box and two electrical pads that a person attaches to their hands or feet. Proponents claim that it can cure cancer and HIV, but there is no scientific evidence to support this. Learn more here.
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