Finding the Right Mobility Aids for Seniors

Many seniors experience difficulty getting around independently. Mobility aids can offer stability and support.

If a senior is unstable performing motions like sitting down or walking, it is essential to find mobility aids that fit their needs and ensure their safety.

Approximately 1/3 of older people living at home fall at least once a year. It’s common for seniors to need mobility aids for safety and support.

Common Mobility Aids for Getting Around

For seniors living at home and maintaining a high level of independence, common mobility aids are simply designed to help them get around. Options include:

Mobility Aids for a Safer Home Environment

Some mobility aids aren’t designed to support long-range motion. Instead, they make the home environment safer and increase independence with specific tasks. Improve home safety and mobility by installing:

• Rails along stairs, near bathroom fixtures, in hallways, etc.

• Tub/bath transfer seats or benches

• Supportive seat cushions

• Grab handles for getting in/out of a car, bed, couch, or chair

• Rolling over-bed or over-couch tables

• Additional lighting or voice command lighting to improve visibility

• Non-slip flooring that is securely tacked down

• Stairlift

• Ramps to replace stairs