Mobility Aids

Mobility Aids at Walgreens

Getting around safely is important. Fortunately, mobility aids are available for people of all ages that make it easier to stay mobile. These aids are helpful for temporary disabilities like injuries and decreased mobility after a surgical procedure and for chronic problems like severe arthritis pain and conditions that affect strength or balance. They make it possible to get around easier and do it safely and comfortably. When it comes to staying mobile, you have a number of options.

Mobility Aids for the Home and Car

When you need more support around the house, a foot stool with support handle may offer added security and protection against falls. Unlike a regular foot stool, this stool has an attached handrail and foam grip you can grab for extra balance and stability. It's ideal any time you need a footstool that's safer. The legs are reinforced with rubber tips for added stability and the step surface is made of textured matting to reduce the risk of slipping.

Want to make getting out of your car a little easier? An auto assist grab bar slides into the door latch of your car door. Grabbing the bar when exiting your car gives you added support and makes it easier to pull yourself up from a sitting to standing position. The handle is designed to be ergonomically friendly and is ideal for people with joint problems. Auto assist handles are also available for extra help getting out of the car. The handle attaches snuggly around a car window frame and snaps into place. No tools needed! Simply adjust the length of the handle so you can reach it easily. Roll the window up and you're ready to go. When you're ready to get out of your car, just grab the handle to pull yourself up.

If you suffer from arthritis or have chronic hip pain, getting out of a chair can be painful. A swivel seat cushion makes the task a whole lot easier. This unique seat cushion swivels 360 degrees in both directions. This reduces the amount of stress you place on your hips and back when lifting yourself up from a sitting position. Plus, it allows you to turn your body in either direction without rising from your chair. Plus, the soft padding makes it comfortable to sit for long periods of time. It works well for the home, office or car.

Aids for Shopping

Make shopping a little easier with the help of a mini-shopping cart. Despite its compact size and light weight, this push-along cart holds up to 100 pounds. It's the ideal companion for shopping trips and carrying laundry from place to place when you don't want something big and bulky to push around.

Carrying around an oxygen tank along with the other supplies you need when you're out and about is challenging. Fortunately, help is available. With an oxygen tank backpack, you can carry an oxygen cylinder and the rest of your supplies on your back. This non-flammable pack is large enough to hold a portable oxygen tank and other supplies you want to transport in one easy-to-wear backpack. An inside pocket holds the oxygen cylinder in place and the backpack frees up your hands.

Better Mobility

Staying active is easier when you have the help of mobility aids. With so many options, there's a mobility device that can make your life a little easier.

This summary is intended for general informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. You should read product labels. In addition, if you are taking medications, herbs, or other supplements you should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before taking any over-the-counter medication as they may interact with other medications, herbs, and nutritional products. If you have a medical condition, including if you are pregnant or nursing, you should speak to your physician before taking these products. Consult a healthcare provider immediately if you experience side effects.