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If your parent is getting older and their mobility is lessening but they still want to live independently at home, then you will be pleased to learn that there are many things you can purchase that will help make this possible. Each of these items can be purchased new at your local medical supply store, or you can look on local sales pages and at garage sales to find them gently used. Depending on the level of assistance that your parent needs, they can benefit from a variety of these assistive devices:

Power Lift Chairs

If your aging parent has issues getting up and down from their reclining chair, then they will benefit from the use of a power lift chair. This special adaptive chair raises in height to make sitting and standing a lot easier on your parent's body. Power lift chairs are sold in four different configurations to meet all comfort needs, including:

• two position
• three position
• infinite position
• zero gravity

As their names imply, two and three position chairs are limited to just a few positions, while infinite position chairs have more comfort options. Zero gravity power chairs are able to recline to a point where you parent's legs are above their chest. This is essential for elders who have issues with their legs swelling.

Mobility Scooters

If your parent has a large home or yard, then a mobility scooter will help them easily move independently from one place to another. Mobility scooters come in a wide variety of sizes and configurations to meet different needs. For example, a thinner scooter is perfect for use indoors, while one with a wider base and more aggressive tread tires are excellent for outdoor exploring.

A Rolling Walker with a Seat

Finally, if your elderly parent is still able to do some driving and shopping for themselves, then a rolling walker with a seat is a wonderful mobility option. This type of mobility aid allows your parent to walk behind a stable and easy to roll walker and then they can sit down on the seat when they become tired of walking or standing. Rolling walkers are often sold with a small basket attached to the front that can be used to hold personal items or items that are going to be purchased at a local store. Walkers with seats are also ideal for all of those waiting in line times like at the pharmacy while waiting for a prescription to be filled.

For more information, talk to a professional like Corner Home Medical.