You Can Be Proactive When it Comes to Fall Prevention
One in three adults over the age of 65 fall each year. 20-30% suffer injuries that make it hard for them to get around or live independently. Older adults are hospitalized for fall-related injuries five times more often than they are for injuries from other causes. In most cases, the clients that call us have been encouraged [...]
Scooter and Wheelchair Safety in the Community
If you’re an older adult with mobility issues, the thought of being able to use a wheelchair or scooter to finally get out of the house, if it’s just to shop or enjoy the outdoors, is something you probably look forward to. But getting around safely, be it in a supermarket or crowded downtown area, comes with [...]
Foster Your Independence This Independence Day!
On July 4, America celebrates its independence from British rule. It is also a great day to consider how you can help yourself or the aging adult in your life maintain personal independence. And one of the best ways to achieve that is through bathroom modifications. Some bathroom modifications can be done for little cost. Others will [...]
Mobility Issues that Arise after Having a Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and each year more than 795,000 people in the U.S. suffer one. Many survivors have paralysis and/or balance problems, and 40% of stroke survivors suffer serious falls within a year after having one. Following a stroke, signals from the brain to the muscles often don’t work correctly. That [...]
Three Ramp Options to Help You Remain Safe While Living at Home
When you or your parents bought that house many years ago, eternal optimism may have prevailed, coupled with the thought, “I want to live here forever.” At that time (and unfortunately all too often today) most houses were not built to accommodate the needs of people with mobility or balance issues. That’s slowly changing: The United Nations [...]
The Dangers of Sleeping on Recliners
A comfortable reclining chair screams, “C’mon over, relax, and take a nap!” They’re inviting, and many people fall asleep in them. But for some seniors, a recliner can become more of a bed than a chair. And while it may be a short-term solution for rest, overnights in a recliner can bring on health problems, notably for [...]
Seven Things You Should Look for When You Visit Your Aging Loved One This Holiday Season
Sometimes we do not see our parents or aging loved ones as much as we would like. Especially after a pandemic, where life gets in the way and our responsibilities pull us in so many directions. We speak to mom or dad on the phone where tell us everything is fine. But is it really fine? With [...]
5 Safety Tips to Remember This Fall
The weather is getting a bit cooler, and the leaves are changing colors on the trees. It is very important this time of year to be aware of your surroundings as we approach the colder months. Walkways may gather more leaves and water, and once the winter comes, ice and snow. It is getting darker earlier as [...]
Mobility Doctor Changing Name to Angelion Mobility as of November 15th
Angelion Mobility/ Mobility Doctor For Immediate Release November 1, 2021 Contact: Sheli Monacchio, Sr. VP of Business Development and Mobility Specialist Phone: (609) 759-1251 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Mobility Doctor Changing Name to Angelion Mobility Company’s Commitment to “Empowering Your Tomorrow” Remains Steadfast HAMILTON, NJ _ Mobility Doctor, a leading provider of [...]
