| Power wheelchairs have greatly increased in popularity | | | | Typically a power wheelchair will not fold up or come |
| among elderly and disabled individuals. You may also | | | | apart. Most individuals who need to travel may not |
| hear power wheelchairs referred to as electric | | | | have a van or larger vehicle to store the power |
| wheelchairs. Just like any other wheelchair style or | | | | wheelchair; therefore they will have to make other |
| brand, power wheelchairs have their advantages and | | | | plans. You may have to purchase an additional manual |
| disadvantages. | | | | wheelchair for trips. Another option would be to spend |
| The most obvious advantage to owning a power | | | | more money on a power wheelchair and purchase |
| wheelchair is that they are easy and convenient. | | | | one that folds ups or will disassemble fairly easily. The |
| Although power wheelchairs do have an electric | | | | fold up power wheelchairs are available in most stores; |
| motor, they are still controlled by the individual in the | | | | however, they can cost quite a bit more than traditional |
| chair. Depending on the model, some power | | | | power wheelchairs. |
| wheelchairs are controlled by the hands and others | | | | Even since power wheelchairs have increased in |
| may even be controlled by the mouth or other | | | | popularity, there are still many disabled, injured, or |
| workable body parts. This feature is very important for | | | | elderly individuals who are unable to purchase a power |
| someone who may not have full use of their hands or | | | | wheelchair. The number one reason why an individual |
| arms. | | | | who would like to purchase a power wheelchair |
| The fact that there are so many varieties of power | | | | cannot is due to financial reasons. Before purchasing a |
| wheelchairs available is another big plus. There are | | | | power wheelchair or completely ruling one out, it is |
| thousands of wheelchair companies, online websites, | | | | important to speak with insurance or Medicare |
| and stores that sell power wheelchairs and other | | | | representatives. Many individuals are not aware of the |
| styles. Individuals of all ages, shapes, and sizes can end | | | | fact that if a wheelchair is advised by a doctor, it may |
| up needing a wheelchair at one point in their life. For | | | | be fully or partial covered by the two. |
| this reason, wheelchair manufactures tend to | | | | Power wheelchairs are not only handy but |
| customized chairs or provide a large variety of | | | | comfortable too. Many power wheelchairs somewhat |
| different styles for each power wheelchair model. | | | | resemble comfortable computer chairs. Whether a |
| Individuals of all weight and heights should be able to | | | | power wheelchair is the best option will depend upon |
| find a compatible power wheelchair. | | | | the needs of the individual in question. Although they do |
| Although power wheelchairs do have some | | | | not always come cheap, power wheelchairs are |
| disadvantages, many of them can be turned into | | | | comfortable, easy, and safe for everyone to use. |
| advantages with extra money or additional features. | | | | |