Buying Guides & Expert Advice

Most bathroom equipment is built around a 100 to 135kg assumption, and the seat is narrower than people expect. Here is how to measure the person and the bathroom, what fails first when a frame is overloaded, and which wider shower stools, chairs and commodes we actually have in stock.

A lift chair tilts you forward and raises you towards standing. A recliner does not. That one difference is what most people are actually shopping for, and it decides which chair you should buy.

Small hard wheels stop dead on grass and gravel. Here is the wheel size you actually need for uneven ground in NZ, and the trade-off nobody mentions. Eleven all-terrain frames compared on wheel size, weight, capacity and price.

Spring is here and the equipment that got you through winter indoors may not be right for footpaths, grass and the beach. A seven-point check to run through before your first proper outing.

Planning summer travel with mobility needs? Compare lightweight travel wheelchairs, folding walkers, car transfer aids and Christmas gift ideas for elderly parents. A plain NZ guide from Mobility Plus.

Rollator vs tri-walker — what's the difference and which is right for you? Weight, stability, seats and turning circles compared. A plain NZ guide from Mobility Plus.

The best walker for arthritis in NZ — lightweight rollators with easy grips, light brakes and a seat, plus gutter crutches for severe cases. Guide from Mobility Plus.

How to get walkers, wheelchairs & mobility aids funded in NZ through WINZ or ACC. Plain-English guide plus free funding quotes from Mobility Plus.

Rollator vs walker — what's the difference and which is right for you? A simple NZ guide from Mobility Plus, family-run and Kiwi-owned since 2005.