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2. 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 ...

3. 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.

4. The best canes for 2025, according to mobility experts - AOL

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   The RMS Quad Cane’s 4.4-star rating across 6,500 Amazon reviews says it all. Its extra-wide, four-prong base makes it exceptionally stable. (Reviewers note that its stability is dependent on ...

5. 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.

6. Assistive cane - Wikipedia

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   A cane can help redistribute weight from a lower leg that is weak or painful, improve stability by increasing the base of support, and provide tactile information about the ground to improve balance. In the US, ten percent of adults older than 65 years use a cane, and 4.6 percent use walkers.

7. Disabled, elderly in Lexington rely on Wheels program. It’s ...

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   From October 2022 to June 30, 2024, RATP Dev will have received $4.7 million for Wheels services. And that’s just the base rate. It will receive an additional $22 per ride in 2024, according to ...