Senior safety while walking in snowy weather

All of us know that Winter and snow look pretty but the dangers of snow and ice can create a lot of trouble for people, especially seniors. Icy and snowy conditions can lead to injury if pedestrians don’t take precautions

Slips and falls are the reason for many injuries for seniors around in Canada, which is why older adults should know the dangers of winter ice and snow and how to prevent them.

There are some important points which can help increase a senior’s safety in snowy weather:

• Keep hands out of pockets while walking.
• Take short steps.
• Watch steps when entering/exiting a vehicle.
• Using suitable assistive mobility equipment such as canes, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.

At Advanced Medical, we provide special equipment for seniors which can help them to walk safely in snowy weather.

Hugo Ice-O-Grip and Airgo Ice-O-Grip are the two important types of equipment which can help seniors:

Hugo Ice-O-Grip:

• For safer walking on ice and snow.
• Hugo Ice-O-Grip cane tip attaches easily to all standard size wooden or aluminum canes and crutches.
• Flips up conveniently when not in use and comes off after winter.
• Stainless steel prongs grip the ice to maximize stability and user safety.
• Easy installation and adaptable to different diameter tubing.
• Stainless steel prongs.

Airgo Ice-O-Grip:

• For safer walking on ice and snow.
• Hugo Ice-O-Grip cane tip attaches easily to all standard size wooden or aluminum canes and crutches.
• Flips up conveniently when not in use and comes off after winter.
• Stainless steel prongs grip the ice to maximize stability and user safety.
• Easy installation, and adaptable to different diameter tubing.
• Stainless steel prongs.

Contact the Advanced Medical team for the support you need to get your home healthcare equipment during the winter. Call us today!

Your seniors deserve the best equipment to feel independent and safe while walking in the snow.