| When immobility is a part of life, mobility remains an | | | | Once these questions are answered, choosing which |
| option with the use of power wheelchairs and | | | | mobility device is best for your condition will be far |
| scooters. Just because illness or injury has left the | | | | easier. For instance, if there is enough upper body |
| body unable to maintain mobility does not mean that | | | | strength to move a traditional wheelchair, this option |
| movement needs to be restricted. Power wheelchairs | | | | may be the most effective and the most economical. |
| and scooters are there to bring movement back | | | | On the other hand, if you feel your condition may |
| where motion has ceased. | | | | worsen over time, the power wheelchair may prove |
| There are three products available for a person with | | | | to be a long term investment well worth the extra |
| decreased mobility - power wheelchairs, scooters and | | | | money spent. If walking for short distances is plausible, |
| traditional wheelchairs. Each provides a different level | | | | but longer distances are more difficult, the scooter can |
| of movement and mobility for the immobile user. With | | | | provide just enough support to keep mobility in the |
| the help of a family physician or a physical or | | | | picture. A power wheelchair or scooter is a good |
| occupational therapist, the patient will be able to | | | | alternative for enjoying in the summer. It can help you |
| choose which type of mobility device is the best option | | | | travel, visit friends, mall and play with your |
| for them. General questions for choosing the right | | | | grandchildren. |
| power wheelchair, scooter or traditional wheelchair | | | | The main thing to remember when choosing the |
| include: | | | | correct mobility device is the term mobility. No physical |
| * How far can you walk before needing assistance? * | | | | condition should be allowed to inhibit mobility to the point |
| Will your condition deteriorate over time? * Will you be | | | | where movement is lost. Any individual and all |
| able to easily get into and out of the different devices? | | | | individuals have the right to continue living life with the |
| * Is there sufficient strength in the upper body to self | | | | freedom allowed with movement and that is why |
| propel a traditional wheelchair? | | | | mobility devices like power wheelchairs, scooters and |
| These requirements are sometimes required if you are | | | | traditional wheelchairs are so important to clients. |
| looking to purchase your equipment through Medicare. | | | | This website provides detailed information and the |
| If you are looking to avoid all the hassles of Medicare | | | | lowest prices on power wheelchairs also known as |
| another option is to purchase them at a low price on | | | | Electric wheelchair, Electric Mobility Scooters and |
| the internet. | | | | Traditional wheelchairs. |