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With summer coming to an end, we are saying goodbye to the sky-high temperatures and humidity. It’s time to get the family and venture back outside. There are countless activities and locations across our beautiful state to be explored. If you find yourself using a mobility aide such as a scooter or wheelchair, don’t let that stop you from taking your family on an adventure. Here is our list of the top wheelchair/mobility friendly activities in Tennessee.GatlinburgWith a fascinating history (it …

If you're recovering from an illness or injury, you may benefit from using a hospital bed instead of your regular bed. Adjustable hospital beds can reduce strain on your body as you heal, with electronic movement to help you go from prone to sitting up and back again. And, protective guard rails can keep people in danger of falling out of bed safe.There are a lot of advantages to having a hospital bed for your home recovery use, but for many people, the costs may look out of reach. When you're r …

Recovering from surgery or a long illness can be painful, and it's usually hard to get around and care for yourself independently. Some people may be fortunate enough to have a family member help them get around, but others may need mobility aids or special equipment. Recovery can also be more successful – and last a shorter time – when you can comfortably rest and not strain yourself. A hospital bed, one that allows the user to sit or recline with the push of a button, can help you move abou …

Mobility scooters provide users with a remarkably increased level of independence, allowing them to go places they otherwise couldn't, shop and work, and go on adventures with friends and family. But the effectiveness of electric scooters is only as good as the care the user takes for their equipment. All-Star Medical offers a full line of mobility scooters for rent and sale, with different features such as a shopping basket, a slimmer profile for use in cramped environments, bariatric capa …

If you have mobility issues, you may currently have a scooter or wish to purchase one. There are many advantages to scooters, and they can make life much easier for those recovering from surgery or suffering from limited mobility. In addition to giving back your independence, scooters are inexpensive to purchase and don't look like medical equipment. They are also very easy to transport. However, in order to make the best decision, it's also important to look at the disadvantages of this mo …