Helping a Loved One With Limited Mobility

At Hoveround, we understand your desire to help your loved one take advantage of the opportunities a mobility aid affords. Often, people who are suffering from limited mobility are hesitant to admit they need help. The desire to get out and enjoy their favorite activities remains strong, but perhaps they are too prideful to admit they might benefit from a aid. They’re reluctant to take the first step toward independent mobility.

That’s where you can help. By coming to this Web site, you’ve taken that all-important first step for them. And sometimes, all it takes is a trusted friend or relative to show that a mobile lifestyle is not only possible — it’s ideal.

A study that was recently published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows that mobility aid use has increased more than 33 fold since 1994. As mobility aid usage becomes increasingly common in the United States, users with limited mobility are finding it more convenient than ever to get around in a mobility aid.

It’s not just your loved one that benefits from their rediscovered independence. You are more confident in your loved one’s ability to care for themselves in their homes and therefore less worried about them. You both have more time and energy to devote to your lives.

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the various mobility aids that Hoveround offers. Take advantage of the resources on this Web site and talk to your loved one today about the benefits a mobility aid offers. An active, independent lifestyle awaits your loved one. Let Hoveround show you how.

When it comes to making the life-changing commitment to any mobility aid as a mobility solution, your job as a care giver is threefold:

• 1. You must educate your loved one about the range of mobility products and services available.
• 2. You must discuss the available options with your loved one and make recommendations on which mobility product  is best for their mobility useage needs.
• 3. As your loved one begins to integrate their mobility aid into their daily lives, you should be sure the company you select is available for long-term service.