METAMORPHOSIS HUB - Seniors Corner
EDUCATING SENIORS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES
This Need-to-Know Guide shows what you should consider when buying a scooter, and compares 6 top rated mobility scooters for seniors using 10 of these features. After all, if you are going to proceed with this investment, it is only appropriate that you compare “apples to apples” so you can get the best value for …
The automatic folding mobility scooter is a great mobility aid for grandparents and the elderly, many who experience decreasing mobility with age. They want to continue living an active lifestyle but find other mobility aids clumsy or cumbersome to use. Folding mobility scooters, also called portable or travel scooters are the natural option to help …
Wooden Crook Handle Canes although regarded as the traditional cane design, remain one of the most prescribed walking canes. The wooden design of these canes make them popular with the elderly who express greater confidence in the solid construction. Crook Handle Walking Canes These are straight canes designed with a unique slightly curved handle. This …
There are different types of walking canes for seniors on the market. Their main benefit is that they provide balance, comfort, support the body of the user, and help prevent accidents, slips, trips and falls. What then are the best walking canes for seniors? For maximum safety and optimal function, it is necessary to choose …
There are several different types of crook handle walking canes. This cane design is frequently referred to as the traditional walking cane. While many designs are solely constructed for function and safety, many modern designs are now being made for sale and are available in the marketplace. What Are Crook Handle Walking Canes? This design …
The offset handle walking cane has a specialized handle which makes it easier to bear the weight of the user, and provide a firm grip. They are available in many different styles and shapes. The variety of offset canes from different brands, including options of a quad base cane with an orthopedic (ergonomic grip) offset …
The initial design of walking canes did not anticipate their package inside standard size luggage for travel. The best folding canes that are now available have been designed to meet this function as they are capable of folding into a compact size to fit in travel luggage. Most folding canes fit neatly into their own …
Fashion walking canes usually come with a decorative handle or stylish shaft, but for seniors, color and comfortable handles are the norm creating a classy look. These dressy walking canes are not the regular run of the mill boring walking aids and many fashionable canes come in a variety of colors to accommodate the preference …
The key benefit of walking sticks and canes is to provide balance, comfort, support for user body, and prevent slips and falls. This is why medical experts recommend them to the aged, disabled, injured, people at risk of falling, and those having severe joint pains. Furthermore, they are the most common mobility aids on the …
The ability of seniors and the elderly to remain mobile and independent becomes very important to them as they age. Using the right senior mobility aids can help them avoid slips, trips and falls which result in fractures that invariably land them in the hospital. While some reduction of mobility with age is normal, more …
