“Breaking backs” is an apt description for paramedics’ work as they safely muscle a 300-pound sick patient down a narrow staircase in the middle of the night. Officials say back injuries are the No. 1 ...

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There’s no question the iBOT was ahead of its time. In fact, it’s a jarring to see photos from more than a decade and half ago with inventor Dean Kamen seated in the motorized wheelchair next to Bill ...

Automakers aren't just car companies any more; now they're "mobility companies." It's a catch-all phrase they use to describe how they're adapting to new business models and new competitors, like Uber ...

Which stair chairs are best? For people with limited mobility, getting up and down stairs — in an emergency or otherwise — can present a huge challenge. It may even be impossible. For this reason, ...

A knee replacement or arthritis flare-up (or just aging in general) can turn a familiar staircase into an impossible barrier. A stair lift solves this problem by carrying you safely between floors at ...

When mobility challenges make climbing stairs difficult, stair lifts and home elevators can restore access to multiple floors in your home. But should you install a motorized seat that glides along a ...

Vadodara railway station on Wednesday launched motorized stair climber wheelchair facility. It was launched by Vadodara MP Ranjan Bhatt. According to railway officials, Vadodara station has become the ...

MANAYUNK >> North Light became handicapped accessible last Friday when Susan Mamrol, a former food cupboard client who is now wheelchair-bound, was able to once again access the program when she rode ...

As young homebuyers, we often overlook the future when climbing stairs might become a challenge. Some regret not opting for a single-floor home as they get older. Yet, financial constraints or ...