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Heavy duty and bariatric bath safety equipment for higher weight capacities

Heavy Duty and Bariatric Bath Safety: Weight Capacity Explained

Used correctly, bathroom safety equipment makes bathing and other bathroom...
4 min read
technology
Shower chair in a safe bathroom for aging in place

The Complete Bath Safety Checklist for Aging in Place

Bathrooms can become surprisingly difficult to navigate as we age...
4 min read
aging in place
A closeup of a person's feet walking with a walker with walkwise attached to the rollator

How to Help an Aging Parent Stay Safe at Home When You Can't Be There

Watching an aging parent gradually lose independence is never easy—especially...
9 min read
aging in place
Walking with Parkinson's: Understanding Gait Freezing & How to Manage It

Walking with Parkinson's: Understanding Gait Freezing & How to Manage It

For most people, walking is something they don't think about....
10 min read
Parkinson's Disease
How to Choose a Shower Chair or Bath Seat for Seniors and Caregivers

How to Choose a Shower Chair or Bath Seat for Seniors and Caregivers

Unfortunately, a significant percentage of falls happen in bathrooms, making...
4 min read
electric wheelchairs
Knee Walker vs. Crutches: Which Is Better for Foot and Ankle Injuries?

Knee Walker vs. Crutches: Which Is Better for Foot and Ankle Injuries?

When you’re recovering from a foot or ankle injury, you...
5 min read
rollator walker
The Best Lightweight Wheelchairs & Transport Chairs for Travel

The Best Lightweight Wheelchairs & Transport Chairs for Travel

With the right mobility equipment at your disposal, you can...
4 min read
electric wheelchairs
Do You Need Crutches for a Sprained or Twisted Ankle?

Do You Need Crutches for a Sprained or Twisted Ankle?

Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to get a sprained ankle,...
5 min read
crutches
Walkers With Seats: Hybrid Options for Stability & Mobility Support

Walkers With Seats: Hybrid Options for Stability & Mobility Support

For a lot of people, getting around is about confidence...
5 min read
Walker vs Rollator: Choosing the Best Mobility Aid for Seniors

Walker vs Rollator: Choosing the Best Mobility Aid for Seniors

For many seniors, the moment a doctor or physical therapist...
14 min read
rollator walker
Cane vs Crutches: Choosing the Right Walking Aid for Mobility

Cane vs Crutches: Choosing the Right Walking Aid for Mobility

When mobility becomes a challenge, whether from an injury, surgery,...
8 min read
crutches