Top 5 Mobility Aids and Accessories to Enhance Safety During Winter
Do you find yourself nervous to venture outside during winter with your walking aids? If so, the icy weather is something you no longer need to fear.
There are various mobility aids and additional accessories out there that can enhance safety and build your confidence going outside during the winter.
From clever attachments to sturdy designs built for challenging conditions, this blog highlights the top five mobility aids for staying secure and active during the colder months.
1. Ferrules for Rollators and Walkers
Do you find it difficult to use your rollator, walker, or walking stick in the winter without it slipping? If so, ferrules are the perfect solution.
These are designed to attach to the bottom of walking frames and other aids, increasing traction and stability on slippery surfaces. They also provide a better grip, stopping the aid from gliding in wet weather conditions.
Ferrules are quick and easy to install, offering a cost-effective solution for winter. With ice grippers, you can regain confidence and enjoy grocery shopping or a winter walk without anxiety.
2. Four-wheeled Rollators with All-Terrain Wheels
Rollators are ideal for customers who require extra support when walking, making it easier to complete daily tasks.
With winter comes more challenging walking conditions and slippery surfaces, so you need something with extra support to help you remain safe and stable. That’s where all-terrain four-wheeled rollators come in.
These small but mighty walking aids are designed to manage various types of tough terrain, helping you stay balanced and preventing injury from falls. The enhanced traction on the wheels helps to navigate icy pavements or snow-covered paths.
Many rollators also have built-in hand brakes for added control, helping users walk slowly down sloped or slippery terrain.
3. All-Terrain Mobility Scooters
If you’re looking for something that can handle every season and various types of surfaces, then all-terrain mobility scooters are ideal.
Standard mobility scooters aren’t equipped to deal with icy, snowy, or very wet conditions, unlike all-terrain vehicles. With robust tyres and enhanced suspension, all-terrain mobility scooters allow for safer travel during the winter months.
Many models also feature waterproof covers for the control panel and an insulated battery compartment, preventing the system from becoming damaged. This leads to safer travelling and a reliable scooter that you can depend on in any weather.
4. Mobility Scooter/ Wheelchair Covers
No one wants to go out in the rain during winter, but sometimes we don’t have a choice.
When using a wheelchair or mobility scooter, you can keep both you and your vehicle dry by purchasing a mobility scooter cover or wheelchair poncho. The mobility cover can cover just you or you and your vehicle, preventing slippery surfaces and wet, uncomfortable seats.
This can also prevent the scooter from malfunctioning and the handles from becoming wet and hard to grip. Our wheelchair ponchos are designed to keep your body dry when sitting down, adding an extra layer of protection against the cold.
5. Walking stick bag
When using a walking stick during the winter, there’s a high chance of it getting wet when carrying it on your lap in a wheelchair or placing it in the basket compartment of your mobility aid.
This can lead to slippery surfaces, making it harder to grip when walking and increasing the risk of falls. By investing in a walking stick weatherproof carry bag, you can keep your stick dry and protected from rust, keeping you safe and comfortable in winter.
A walking stick bag also makes it easier to store your foldable walking stick and prevents it from getting lost.
Find Your Perfect Winter Mobility Aid Today
Don’t let winter weather hold you back this year.
At Millercare, we provide a range of budget-friendly and high-quality products for all ages, designed to keep you safe and confident in any condition.
Whether you need to upgrade your rollator, invest in ice grippers, or purchase an all-terrain mobility scooter, we’re here to help you stay independent this festive season. Browse our walking aids today.