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Mobility at Home

Walkers, rollators and canes judged on how they behave indoors, in real hallways and doorways.

A two wheeled walker with glide tips on the rear legs standing in a bright hallway.

Front Wheeled Walkers: What Two Wheels Actually Change

The front wheeled walker is the plain aluminum frame with two small wheels at the front and two rubber tips …

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Wearable Chairs: How the Sit Anywhere Idea Works

The wearable chair is one of those ideas that sounds like it should already be everywhere. You wear a light …

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A hiker with a backpack walks a mountain trail.

Hypershell and DNSYS Exoskeletons Overview

Two names dominate the consumer exoskeleton shelf, and both of them come from the outdoor world rather than from the …

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A caregiver supports an older man's arm during an exercise.

Are Exoskeletons Safe for Older Adults?

This is the question that should be asked before any of the others, and it is one no website can …

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A folding cane collapsed into four sections beside its carry pouch on a console table.

Folding Canes: Travel, Storage, and What You Give Up

A folding cane solves a problem that only shows up away from home. A one piece cane has to be …

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A therapist works with a seated patient wearing ankle weights.

Body Weight Support Walking Devices Explained

Families usually meet this idea in a hospital corridor. Somebody is walking in a harness attached to an overhead rail …

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Exoskeleton Cost: What Drives the Price

Asking what an exoskeleton costs is a bit like asking what a vehicle costs. The answer depends entirely on whether …

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Does Medicare Cover an Exoskeleton?

This question is asked far more often than it can be answered, and the honest position is the same as …

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An older couple seated on mobility scooters at the waterfront.

Exoskeleton vs Mobility Scooter: Which Fits

These two options come from opposite ends of the same problem. A mobility scooter takes the walking out of an …

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A woman walks outdoors with a rollator on a country road.

Exoskeleton vs Walker or Rollator Compared

Once a household has read about wearable exoskeletons, the obvious question follows: is this better than the walker or rollator …

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Close-up of a person's legs walking along a paved path.

Exoskeleton Legs for Older Adults Explained

The phrase exoskeleton legs conjures a specific image: a full metal frame running from hip to foot, doing the walking …

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A helper assists a seated older man beside a car.

Exoskeleton Walker: How It Differs

Exoskeleton walker is one of those searches that means two opposite things depending on who typed it. Some people are …

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Everything here is general information about home safety products, not medical advice. Needs differ per person, so talk to a doctor or an occupational therapist before changing how someone bathes, transfers or moves around the house, and follow the manufacturer instructions for weight limits and installation. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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