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Feeling unsteady on your feet or losing confidence in your balance could be easily overcome with the various kinds of aid equipment readily available in the countrywide stores of Independent Living Specialists.

Starting from simple canes, walking frames to lightweight walkers, ILS is able to give your all the support and care you need to live your life to the fullest.

Types of Walkers

Various types of walkers have been designed by leading brands to suit the needs of the elderly or disabled with limited mobility of limbs. Out of which the lightweight walkers are the best suited for the elderly.

Auscare- seat walker with a basket, Days- 240L lightweight aluminium folding 3 wheel tri walker, seat walker-premium, Rollator 4 wheel walker, space saver walker, travel lite portable outdoor seat walker with seat, bag and crutch holder are some of the most popular lightweight walkers available at Independent Living Specialists’ stores countrywide.

Seat Walker with Basket

Featuring a curved padded backrest for comfort and a cushioned seat, which lifts to allow access to the handy shopping basket. Six inch wheels for a small turning circle allowing ease of use for both indoors and outdoors.

Independence

The lightweight walkers are an asset for the elderly or disabled as it is not heavy and gives them the freedom to get about in confidence by themselves. Minimum support or care by an aid will be required once the patient masters the art of using the equipment. Being able to do daily tasks independently will help them to live their life on their own terms.

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Mobility

It is not necessary to be housebound or confined to an immobile position when your mobility is limited. Lightweight walkers help and support lack of mobility. So, grab this opportunity and regain your imbalance or unsteadiness by availing a lightweight walker and getting back to your normal self.

Mental health and Social benefits

Most handicapped or elderly persons look forward to socializing and when they realize the reality of the limited mobility it affects their mental health too. A lightweight walker comes in very handy in this aspect. They are able to get out of their homes and do shopping, visit friends, attend functions and even travel on excursions. A happy content life is also a good remedy for mental health.

. The handgrips are perfectly designed for users diagnosed with arthritis. The wheel walker’s brakes are easily lockable with a simple push down technique. The Days lightweight walker is easily foldable using its easy grip handle feature and is suitable for quick storage or transportation.

. The handgrips are perfectly designed for users diagnosed with arthritis. The wheel walker’s brakes are easily lockable with a simple push down technique. The Days lightweight walker is easily foldable using its easy grip handle feature and is suitable for quick storage or transportation.

It is important to remember to look into the safety, durability, comfort, and ease of using when selecting an equipment. Speak to customer service agents at Independent Living Specialists for assistance to select a walker to suit your particular needs.

Buying Guide Comfort Community Daily Living Seat Walker Walking Aids
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