Maintaining Your Mobility Aids | 5 Mobility Care Tips

Your mobility aids are important...

They care for you, bringing back independence and boosting your confidence. For many, they are much more than just a piece of equipment.

That's why it's just as important to care for your mobility aids. Keeping up with regular maintenance will extend the life and support of your tools.

If you're not sure where to start, keep reading this blog as we'll be sharing our top five tips for mobility aid maintenance and care.

1) Learn About Your Mobility Aids

Every mobility aid is different. Do you use a walking stick? Or do you have a powerful mobility scooter?

Whichever mobility aid you choose, it's a good idea to learn what it is and what maintenance it'll need. Have a read of the manufacturer's manuals; most even feature simple troubleshooting tips for little errors.

Getting a good understanding of your mobility equipment also helps us when it comes to servicing and repairs.

2) Regular Checks & Cleaning

If you use your mobility aid daily, it can build up dirt and grime quickly. This can lead to damage if it's not cleaned regularly.

We recommend that you give your mobility aids a good clean at least once a month, or sooner if you travel across earthy terrain often. It's also important to keep your mobility aids booked in for regular servicing, as our expert engineers can spot any faults or needed repairs.

3) Look For Wear & Tear

Eventually, your mobility aids will experience some wear and tear, especially if you're using them on a daily basis. If you spot the signs early, the cost and severity of the repairs will remain minor.

This is why regular servicing of your mobility equipment is important, as an expert engineer can spot and repair minor wear and tear early on.

4) Keeping Your Equipment Secure

It's important to have somewhere safe and secure to store your mobility aids. We best recommend that you store your equipment somewhere that can be locked and is protected from the elements.

This will ensure that your mobility aids are secure from theft and weather damage, which extends their longevity.

5) Replacing Old Equipment

Mobility aids don't last forever and can become unsafe if they are very old and worn. The world of mobility aids is forever changing too, with new advancements each year.

Replacing your old equipment isn't a bad thing to do every few years, allowing you to make the most of mobility technology and keeping you independent for more years to come.