Benefits of Senior Independence and Mobility

1. Benefits of Senior Independence and Mobility It’s important to understand that remaining at home is critical to many people’s view of independence. As a result, very few seniors are comfortable moving out of their homes and into a care facility. A significant change of residence like this can be distressing because seniors are reluctant to part with their memories and possessions and the surroundings they have grown accustomed to being at arms reach. Many seniors consider care facilities because they worry about getting here and there when they get older and rightfully fear they won’t continue their favorite activities, visit their places of interest and convenience, or be responsible for everyday personal tasks. Fortunately, many mobility technologies and devices exist that assist our older loved ones to extend their independence and remain longer in a familiar environment. Mobility and DME manufacturers are developing exciting ways to improve senior physical function following falls and hospitalization that enable older adults to recover and age in place at home. Significant breakthroughs in comfort, application, feature enhancement, safety, and personal independence become available each year for walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, and patient transfer systems that far outweigh the cost of replacing older, less feature, and safety-rich units.