The rollator – live independently and stay mobile! The rollator was a little frowned upon until a few decades ago. Behind the scenes, he was referred to as a “Pensioner Porsche” or “AOK Ferrari”. There is absolutely no trace of this negative attitude today. The mobile walking aid very soon proved in practice that its…
Stairlifts – Technology for a Life Without Steps
Stairlifts – Technology for a Life Without Steps When stairs become an almost insurmountable obstacle, a stairlift can bring back lost mobility in your own four walls. Instead of having to move to another apartment, you can simply stay in your familiar surroundings and climb the stairs with the help of modern technology. In this…
Selecting a Bath Lift Chair for the Elderly
Bathtub lift – the classic, the pillow and the trick with the towel A hot full bath in your own bathtub – for many people this is a cherished habit that they have often had for many years. You don’t want to have to do without that later, either. Because especially when you are plagued…
23 Things to do With Your Dad on Fathers Day (Ideas)
23 Things to do With Your Dad on Fathers Day (Ideas) Father’s Day is Men’s Day! Nothing planned for Father’s Day yet? Whether with friends or family, in bad or good weather – the range of possible activities is broad. Does it always have to be the obligatory wagon drinking tour? Here are a few…
Falls in the Elderly: Preventing Falls in Older Persons
Many older people are afraid of falling, breaking a bone and thereby losing their independence. As understandable as this is: Moving less for fear of falling can have the opposite effect. After all, anyone who stops being physically active is at greater risk of falling than someone who walks a lot every day, for example….
Climate Friendly Mobility: Suggestions for a Better World
Climate Friendly Mobility Tips Increasing mobility actually has a major impact on our environment and on our climate. The fine dust in cities is largely due to road traffic. One of the main reasons for the ongoing climate change is traveling by plane or on a cruise ship. Because these emit large amounts of carbon…
35 Useful Tips to Prevent Falls in Elderly
35 Useful Tips to Prevent Falls in Elderly With increasing age and the need for care, risk factors for falls increase. These include decreased muscle strength, poor eyesight, sleep problems and daytime sleepiness, incontinence and dizziness. In addition, external factors influence the risk of falling: poor lighting, tripping hazards, new glasses or an unfamiliar environment….
15 Rollator Usage Tips for Seniors
The rollator is usually only an aid for a certain period of time and is not intended as a permanent solution. It should serve as an aid in a transitional phase after operations or when muscle function is restricted. And only until the person concerned can move on their own without a rollator. There are…