Tag: rollator

  • Elderly Couple on a Park Bench

    On Mental Health Day, many people shared what they do to take care of their mental well-being. From reading, to meeting up with friends, to finding time for movement and a common one – getting outside. When it comes to improving mental health, small steps can make a big difference — especially when those steps…

  • May is National Arthritis Month – Graham-Field Products Assist in Providing Relief According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arthritis is one of the most common health conditions in the United States. About 1 in 4 adults have arthritis that has been diagnosed by a doctor[1]. Since May is National Arthritis Month, what…

  • Atlanta, Georgia, June 10, 2021: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Lumex Gaitster Forearm Rollator, shown at right, is designed to offer a solution for walking in a more upright position to improve posture, reduce lower back strain, and give you the confidence and independence to keep you active and on the go. Unlike walkers that force…

  • elderly person and caregiver looking toward a meadow

    The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else Carson McCullers Family caregiving is defined as giving unpaid, at home help to a family member or friend who can no longer do, or is limited in doing, certain day-to-day activities for themselves. The National Alliance for Caregiving.org reports that in 2020, about…

  • My introduction to the challenges of independent living began five years ago when my wife and I became care coordinators for her elderly grandfather. He’d had a serious fall years before, which limited his mobility; and though in the early stages of dementia, he was insistent that he wanted to spend his twilight years in…

  • A walker or rollator can help you or your loved one maintain independence by allowing you to walk alone, without assistance. These mobility aids provide a wonderful service to the aging population! Research has shown that they contribute to self-esteem, since losing your independence can have a negative impact. But what happens when your stature…

  • Atlanta, Georgia, February 18, 2019: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GF Health Products, Inc. (“Graham-Field”) is proud to introduce the Allura / Allura LX Rollator. The Lumex Allura / Allura LX is designed with height-adjustable ergonomic handles; attractive, lightweight aluminum frame available in two colors,  Apple Red and Black; flexible, folding, removable black padded back support; removable…

  • Coming up with gift ideas for a grandparent, elderly parent, or any senior in your life can be a real headache. There is almost nothing that they need and very little that they want. Most grandparents have more stuff than they could possibly ever use, so often you see seniors giving things away as they…

  • Ask anyone their favorite color and you’ll get a hundred different answers. Color is one of the most subjective topics the world over. Color can make someone happy, reflective, and even calm someone down. Color can make a statement about who you are, how you’re feeling, and what you want to say. Colors can speak…

  • aging with grace

    It’s a simple fact of aging gracefully.  While we all want to live healthy and fulfilling lives, with age we lose some of our reflexes, balance and the ability to recover quickly from an injury.  Part of living independently as we get older comes with getting more comfortable in asking for a hand from time…