Lift chairs, mobility scooters, walkers, manual and power wheelchairs
Lift chairs, mobility scooters, walkers, manual and power wheelchairs can all help with mobility issues. If you're born with or have certain health conditions, suffered spinal cord damage or just getting older and
finding your mobility is now limited these are items you may find you need. Determining which features, how much you can afford to spend and will it be covered by your insurance or Medicare are a few things to consider.
As we get older there's a good chance we'll need at least one of these mobility products. Arthritis or back issues, I know are conditions that can make it very hard to move around. Of course, exercise is one of the best things
to do to stay mobile but some of us will still need help at times. My Dad had broken both his hips and also had a back condition that very much limited his movements. He used a lift chair, walker and wheelchair at times that helped a lot.
I've featured some of these products below and you can find many others at their web sites.
Walkers
Silver I-Walker european style aluminum walker rollator HME Medical Shop |
Two button bariatric aluminum folding walker with wheels HME Medical Shop |
Clever Lite flame blue rollator walker HME Medical Shop |
A few things to consider when purchasing manual or power wheelchairs:
The amount of arm strength the person has if they will be maneuvering it themselves.
How long a period of time the person will be in the wheelchair. A longer period of time should have a strong frame and well padded back and seat pads for comfort.
Will wheelchair need to be transported. Obviously the weight of wheelchair would be a factor.
Will you need foot and leg supports that can be elevated. If you'll be transporting the wheelchair, you'll want removable footplates.
Do you want some type of armrests or attachments needed for a tray. Will you require removable armrests.
Are you able to attach items like oxygen tanks to it.
Do you want pneumatic tires or solid tires and what size.
Try to determine approximate measurements for things like desk or table clearance, doorways, hallways or other things that may require some maneuvering around so you'll know sizes to consider.