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Mobility at Home

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

A single walking cane leaning beside a two wheeled walker in a bright hallway.

Cane vs Walker: How to Tell Which Support Level Fits

Cane or walker is rarely a shopping question. It usually arrives as a family question, somewhere between noticing that a …

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A suitcase being loaded into the trunk of a car.

How to Transport a Mobility Scooter in a Car

A mobility scooter earns its keep the moment it goes somewhere. The trouble is that the scooter which handles a …

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An open toolbox with a set of wrenches and sockets.

Mobility Scooter Maintenance Checklist

Almost everything that strands a mobility scooter announces itself first. Tires go soft over weeks, range shortens gradually, a wheel …

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A digital multimeter with test leads on a wooden table.

Mobility Scooter Battery Not Charging: Fixes

A scooter that will not charge is alarming out of proportion to the usual cause. Most of the time it …

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Close-up of the ends of several cylindrical battery cells.

Lithium Battery Upgrade for a Mobility Scooter

The appeal of swapping a scooter’s sealed lead acid pack for lithium is easy to understand. Lithium packs weigh less …

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A heavy chain and padlock securing a wooden door.

Mobility Scooter Locks and Theft Protection

A mobility scooter parked outside a store, in an apartment lobby, or in an unlocked carport is a valuable machine …

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Replacement rubber cane tips, a wrist strap and a clip on holder arranged on a wooden table beside a walking cane.

Cane Tips and Accessories: What Earns a Place on a Cane

A cane is a simple object with one part that does almost all the work and several small add ons …

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Groceries loaded in the front basket of a motorized store cart.

Mobility Scooter Baskets, Bags and Storage

The factory basket on a mobility scooter is sized for a handbag and a newspaper, which is fine until the …

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Close-up of the tread pattern on a rubber tire.

Mobility Scooter Tires: Types and Replacement

Tires are the part of a scooter that changes how every trip feels and the part owners think about least. …

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A vehicle parked outdoors under a fitted protective cover.

Mobility Scooter Covers for Outdoor Storage

Plenty of scooters live outside, or as good as outside: a carport, a porch, a shed, an open garage bay, …

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A seated passenger boards a van using a powered lift.

Mobility Scooter Lifts for Cars and Vans

A vehicle lift is what households look at once it is clear that nobody is going to lift the scooter …

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Two bikes strapped to a carrier rack on the back of a vehicle.

Mobility Scooter Carriers for Cars and SUVs

A scooter that never leaves the neighborhood is a different purchase from a scooter that has to reach a grandchild’s …

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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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