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Staying Social as You Age: How Connection Impacts Health More Than You Think

By Lauren Monteverde August 19, 2025 | mobility

Why Social Connection is a Pillar of Healthy Aging Social disconnection is one of today's most urgent health challenges. In a landmark advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared it poses health risks comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Key Health Impacts of Social Connection: Physical Health: Strong...

How to Stay Active and Safe with Limited Mobility

By Lauren Monteverde August 07, 2025 | mobility

Why Staying Active with Limited Mobility Matters Living with limited mobility, whether from an injury, condition or post-surgery recovery, doesn't mean your active days are over. In fact, staying active is crucial for your physical and mental well-being. While many fear losing their independence, proper planning and the right equipment...

5 Warning Signs You May Need Help With Mobility

By Complete Care Specialist April 26, 2018 | mobility mobility devices

Whether we like it or not, age can bring many lifestyle changes. Mobility is often one of those things. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 16.3% of American adults struggle with mobility, impacting their freedom and independence. In 2015, retail spending on durable medical equipment like contact lenses,...

Immobility Affects These 4 Bodily Systems the Most

By Travis Karlskind April 24, 2018 | mobility Mobility devices

Balancing, walking, and even standing can become very difficult when mobility declines. By 2010, 5.5 Americans lived to the age 85 or older. By 2050, this age group of people 85 and older is expected to grow to 19 million, or 5% of the population, according to the Institute of...

4 Complications Caused by Immobility on the Body

By Complete Care Specialist April 18, 2018 | mobility mobility devices

Immobility is the basic decline in the ability to get around. Balancing, walking, and even standing can become very difficult as mobility declines. By 2010, 5.5 million Americans lived to the age 85 or older. By 2050, this age group of people 85 and older is expected to grow to...

Lets Talk Mobility

By Lauren Monteverde April 05, 2018 | AFO cane crutches mobility mobility devices orthotic devices rollator scooters walker walking canes wheelchair

There are many different mobility devices on the market and they are all designed to assist you in getting around. Whether it be for a temporary period of time or it is a long-term need, knowing what mobility device works best for you is important. Below is a short description...