Half of Americans Over Age 50 Are Now Caregivers!
The Need for a New Kind of Companion Chair is Long Overdue
CareGlider Companion Chair
- According to the AARP 50 million people serve as informal caregivers
- Estimates show by 2050, 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 and older
- Primarily family members over age 50, care for the growing senior population
- 34% of all caregivers are 65 or older
In a recent survey of 165 caregivers, 95% of respondents felt it was Important to reduce their own physical strain and conserve energy while assisting a loved one, 78% of caregivers report physical strains or injuries because of pushing a companion chair.
PowerDrive Mobility founder learned firsthand the struggles faced by caregivers when assisting her ailing husband. With traditional wheelchairs, caregivers can experience fatigue, back and shoulder pain which weigh heavily on the mind and body. The CareGlider™ improves daily challenges including:
- Going up or down hills and ramps
- Going on appointments and on outings
- Maneuvering in public or confined spaces
At our orthopedic practice, we see a real need for the CareGlider. Our staff will use it to maneuver patients from and to their cars and within the office. We will also provide the lightweight chair to companions for mobility assistance and to avoid caregiver injuries.
Caregivers should not suffer injuries or duress transporting loved ones. I experienced physical trauma firsthand leading to thousands of dollars of unplanned medical expenses to our family.
“So much easier than pushing! It’s nice to take a walk and not need to use all your muscles to push. I enjoyed it for the exercise, without the CareGlider I would probably never take him outside on a walk."
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