Getting older doesn’t have to be a major ordeal. While it’s true that decreasing strength, mobility and stamina can be somewhat of a challenge, there are modern conveniences that are designed to make life much easier and more comfortable.

Here, we’ll explore some products that can dramatically improve your quality of life.

1. Mobility Scooters and Power Wheelchairs

One of the biggest issues for senior citizens is the loss of independence. When individuals have to depend on friends or family to transport them, their daily plans are often dictated by someone else’s schedule. Or perhaps they just want the ability to travel where they want, when they want and on their own.

Mobility vehicles, such as scooters and powered wheelchairs, can provide this type of independence. There are many different types of mobility vehicles so it’s important to weight the attributes of each and find the one that’s right for your individual situation.

If a great deal of outdoor traveling is part of your daily routine, a motor scooter might be the best choice, although electric wheelchairs can also function well outside. Another factor to consider is whether the vehicle needs to be transported in a car or van. If that’s the case, wheelchairs are much lighter and far more portable.

• Here is an example of a heavy duty scooter. This scooter is great for hills, outdoor sporting events, and thresholds.
• Here is an example of a folding scooter that is one of the new models on the market. Folding scooters are awesome because of one thing: portability. Most of them can be folded down and taken apart and fit in your standard trunk. I’ve even fit one in a smart car! That means getting up and going on a summer vacation or a longer drive is folding it into the trunk and then getting into the passenger seat.

2. Massage Chairs

Relaxing in a massage chair is not only a pleasurable experience but a therapeutic one as well. These devices relieve stress and tension while alleviating back pain and muscle soreness. Depending on the make and model, massage chairs can work on the back, shoulders, neck, legs and feet.

The intensity of the massage and the target areas of the body are easily monitored with a user-friendly remote control. Some massage chairs even enhance the experience with a heating element.

3. Exercise Peddlers

Many senior citizens spend a great deal of their day sitting, which can lead to a number of medical issues, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and blood clots.

The solution is a lightweight, low-impact exercise peddler, which provides a nice workout for individuals of any age, weight and mobility. All exercise peddlers have easy-to-operate controls that monitor the time and intensity of the workout.

Many exercise peddlers can also provide a workout for the arms and some can be folded up for easy transport and storage.

Using these devices is an easy way to maintain muscle tone and mobility while watching television, on the computer, reading a book or talking on the phone.

• Here is one of our top-selling models that has an easy-to-read electronic display: https://medmartonline.com/folding-exercise-peddler-with-electronic-display

4. Water Exercise Tools

Water exercise tools include underwater walkers, pool bicycles, paddle boards and flotation devices. These tools enable you to exercise in the pool, where there is less stress on joints and bones. Med Mart also provides a pool access wheelchair that enables individuals with limited mobility to enjoy the experience of being in the water.

There is also a social component to these products. Using the appropriate water exercise tools, seniors can participate in group swimming sessions even though they might not be able to swim.

5. Vehicle Lifts

If a mobility vehicle is required for your daily routine, a vehicle lift enables you to transport a wheelchair or scooter in or on a car. Depending on the size of the car, the vehicle lift either serves as a rack to hold the mobility device or lifts it into the car. This allows you to go on vacations and attend family events.

Vehicle lifts are also available for vans.

It’s important to get a lift that matches up the make, model and year of the car with the mobility vehicle.

Contact Us

At Med Mart, we can help you choose products that can help make life easier, comfortable and more fun. If you would like additional information or a product consultation, please call us at 888-260-4430 or browse through our website (medmartonline.com). On-line chat is also available.

At Med Mart, we have extensive experience and a wide selection of products, enabling us to offer the best possible solutions.