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Walkers

Knee Scooters vs Hemi Walkers: Which One To Pick?

Knee and hemi walkers are both mobility aids with very different functioning, but the main idea behind the two is the same: supporting a person while walking. However, Hemi walkers cater to different patients, whereas knee walkers cater to people with injuries and disorders in the leg.

Power Chairs

Manual Wheelchairs Vs Power Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are one of the oldest mobility aids in the world with the birth of this aid being a chair attached to wheels. The basic structure of a wheelchair is the same even today, but technology has lent a helping hand in creating far more superior devices than simple chairs attached to wheels.

Portable Ramps

Finding Proper Length of Wheelchair Ramp

Wheelchair ramps create an easy platform to enter and exit houses, apartments, vehicles, and decks. Before buying a ramp, it is very important to know about its measuring terminologies and buy the one that best suits your requirements.

Portable Ramps

Wheelchair Ramps Vs. Lifts: Know The Difference

The concept of modifying your home for accessibility with a wheelchair can seem like a daunting project. Most homes have stairs or steps that are impractical or even traversable by a wheelchair. However, the installation of either wheelchair ramps or a wheelchair lift does come with a unique set of issues for both and understanding your needs and property/home can help you decide which alternative is suitable for you.

Mobility Guide

Choosing the Type of Wheelchair Best for You

Manual wheelchairs have always been a popular, affordable mobility aid choice. They are designed to provide mobility to people who do not have enough lower body strength required for walking independently but still have the necessary upper body strength to manually propel their chairs.

Rollators

The 7 Best 4-Wheel Rollator Walkers

How do you decide which four-wheeled walker might be the best to fit your lifestyle and mobility? While the choices seem endless, we have identified seven of the best 4-wheel rollator walkers available. Read more to find out.

Canes

Choosing The Best Walking Cane

Walking canes are the most common mobility aids used by seniors and people with mobility issues. They are simple, convenient, inexpensive, and also offer a variety of benefits, but do you know how to pick the one that serves you the best? HPFY brings you a complete guide for choosing the best walking cane. Read more to find what should you look for in a cane.

Wheelchair Cushions

5 Best Gel Cushions for Wheelchairs

A gel seat cushion also helps maintain proper spinal alignment which reduces back pain and fatigue during long periods of sitting. Find 5 best gel cushions for wheelchairs

Walkers

5 Best Upright Walkers for Seniors

An upright walker is a revolutionary product that offers seniors a comfortable and secure form of mobility assistance and helps them remain independent and social. The upright walker allows one to stand and walk straight without hunching over. Upright walkers for seniors provide great relief to those suffering from aches and pain caused by conventional walkers. Find 5 best upright walkers for seniors.

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Diabetes Foot Care Diabetes Management

6 Tips On How To Heal Diabetic Wounds At Home

If you or someone you know has diabetes, dealing with foot issues like diabetic wounds and ulcers may be a concern. Here are 6 effective tips for treating diabetic wounds at home.

Incontinence Guide

5 Tips for Coping with Incontinence in Cold Weather

Dealing with incontinence can be particularly challenging during the winter season. The cold weather conditions can exacerbate the symptoms. To manage incontinence comfortably during the cold months, here are a few tips that can come in handy. READ MORE.

Stroke

Experiencing Life After a Mini-Stroke: What to Expect

After suffering a stroke, what should you expect? What are the signs of a stroke? What do I need to do? We have some information for you. READ MORE

Health & Wellness

Tips On How To Exfoliate Skin Naturally

Think of your skin as a canvas and exfoliation as a gentle brushstroke that reveals its true beauty. Here is how to exfoliate your skin naturally. READ MORE.

Pregnancy Care Incontinence Guide

Incontinence During Pregnancy: The What, Why, and How

Incontinence and pregnancy are often juxtaposed. That is because pregnancy can sometimes lead to or aggravate urinary incontinence. Here is what incontinence during pregnancy is and how to manage it. READ MORE.

Health & Wellness

11 Warning Signs of Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium is a mineral important for our bodies. If you have ever wondered if your magnesium is low, here are 11 warning signs of magnesium deficiency. READ MORE.

Immune Health

10 Facts About The Respiratory System

Our respiratory system is important and with respiratory viruses everywhere it’s under attack. What is our pulmonary system? What are the parts of the lungs? We have your info. READ MORE

Pill Boxes And Medicine Organizer

10 Tips for Medication Management

Medication management is critical for necessary medication to be effective. How can you manage your medication? How do I do it? We have some info for you. READ MORE

Nebulizer Accessories

How to Make Saline Solution for Nebulizer

Salt is a necessary evil. While many often point out too much salt can be detrimental to one's health, it also has the properties of preventing bacteria from growing. But why are we talking about salt? READ MORE.

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