Improving mobility in the elderly

A fall causes a lot of suffering and often leads to a deterioration in the quality of life of an elderly person. In addition to physical discomfort, fear of falling often seems to be an important reason for not getting on a bicycle. This is very unfortunate if the bicycle turns out to be the only means of transport for this person. Out of fear, certain situations, excursions and social activities are avoided, leading to social isolation. As we at Van Raam believe that the longer you are mobile, the happier you are, in this article we would like to inform you about the possibilities of our modified bikes. Avoid falls with your bike and choose a tricycle.

Many elderly people have difficulty going outside, cycling or going to an appointment by themselves, because exercise is no longer that easy. A number of special needs bicycles in the Van Raam product range can offer a solution by using them as a bicycle taxi for the elderly. Read more about the Van Raam bicycles as a bike taxi in this article.

Cycling is healthy, good for the environment, and provides a sense of freedom. But what if riding a traditional two-wheel bike becomes increasingly difficult, or even impossible? With an adapted bike from Van Raam, you can stay mobile for longer.

Sometimes it is no longer possible to cycle on a two-wheeler, for example because of a certain disability or because you are no longer stable enough and are afraid of falling. But if you have been inside for a long time, nothing is better than going outside again and riding around in nature, especially in sunny weather. The elderly organisation KBO-PCOB dedicates an article in its magazine to cycling on adapted bikes to show what possibilities there are to keep moving when cycling on a normal bike is no longer possible.