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2. Mobility aid - Wikipedia

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   A mobility aid is a device that helps individuals with mobility impairments to walk or improve their overall mobility. [1]These aids range from walking aids, which assist those with limited walking capabilities, to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, which are used for severe disabilities or longer distances that would typically be covered on foot.

3. Assistive technology - Wikipedia

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   Assistive technology (AT) is a term for assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and the elderly. Disabled people often have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) independently, or even with assistance. ADLs are self-care activities that include toileting, mobility (ambulation), eating ...

4. The 7 best OTC hearing aids for seniors, according to ... - AOL

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   Factors to consider when choosing over-the-counter hearing aids. Style of hearing aid: There are multiple styles of hearing aids, each of which caters to different aesthetics and functionality.

5. Walker (mobility) - Wikipedia

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   The first US patent was awarded in 1953 to William Cribbes Robb, of Stretford, UK, for a device called "walking aid", which had been filed with the British patent office in August 1949. [1] Two variants with wheels were both awarded US patents in May 1957, [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and the first non-wheeled design that was called a "walker" was patented in ...

6. Best hearing aids for seniors in 2024, according to experts ...

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   Types of hearing aids: There are five primary types of hearing aid styles to consider depending on your preference and what works best for your lifestyle. Behind the ear (BTE) ...

7. Age-related mobility disability - Wikipedia

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   The use of a mobility aid device such as a mobility scooter, wheelchair, crutches or a walker can help with community ambulation. [9] Another term that is coined to define mobility disabilities based on performance is "performance based mobility disability". [10] It is the inability to increase your walking speed more than 0.4 m/s. [11]