subject: Top 7 Items You Need To Age Comfortably: From Mobility Scooters To A Walk In Tub [print this page] Aging is inevitableAging is inevitable. And with age come limitations. You may have more trouble exercising and you may have pain where you previously did not. There are products to help, however. You don't have to be sidelined as you grow older. This article will discuss the top seven items you need to age comfortably and continue to do all of the things you used to.
1. Mobility Scooters: For short to medium length trips (usually no more than a few miles), mobility scooters can really make a difference in how you do your daily errands. If you live in an urban area, mobility scooters are a great idea. If you live in a suburban or rural area, keep reading.
2. The Rollator: This is like a scooter with your legs as motors. That means it helps stabilize you and it works at your pace. You can choose between three and four wheel rollators. Depending on how much activity you're doing, a three wheeler allows for greater maneuverability due to its wheel size, while a four wheeler has a seat and offers even more support.
3. Walk in Tub: The bathtub can be a very dangerous place. A slip can easily result in a broken hip and months of rehabilitation. That's why a walk in tub is such a good idea. Not only do your chances of slipping decrease with a non-slip floor, but you can more easily get in and out, which means bathing becomes less of a nuisance, and more of a pleasure.
4. Bathroom Safety: You may also like bath benches, chairs and stools, or bathroom rails and grab bars, if you want to sit down while you bathe or you are worried about a fall.
5. Wheelchairs: These modes of transportation allow you to sit comfortably and be moved from one place to another with relative ease. Electric wheelchairs are another option for those who live alone and don't want to be limited.
6. Toilet Seat Riser: Going to the bathroom is made much easier when you don't have to sit down as deeply. With a toilet seat riser, you will be aided with a higher seat, and that means less assistance from others. Less assistance means less reliance. And with less reliance comes more independence and privacy when you need it.
7. Bed and Accessories: Whether you want an overbed table to read and eat comfortably while reclining, or a new bed that is easier to climb into, there are options to make your night easier.
Aging comfortably doesn't have to be hard. With a few items that make moving safer and less stressful, you can continue to do the things you've always done. Because when you feel young, you are young.
