Loss of mobility need not stop anyone from enjoying an active lifestyle. A mobility scooter can greatly enhance the independence of the user, and it is important to choose the scooter model that best meets the user's specific needs.
Mobility scooters offer plenty of advantages, although some come with flaws as well. They enable seniors to get out of the house, go shipping, attend events, and visit friends and family with ease.
Obviously, every mobility scooter comes with its own list of pros and cons to think about. You also don't want to fall for the common myths and misconceptions many people believe about them. But when the perfect scooter can do so much for a senior's lifestyle, the only wrong choice is not considering one!
Choosing The Senior Mobility Devices
Mobility Scooter Shopping Tips In general mobility scooters (also referred to as electric scooters) are engineered for people who have some mobility but are tested by walking duration or walking distances. When shopping for a mobility scooter you should consider the following:
Where will the scooter be primarily used? (outdoor indoor or both)
Where will the scooter be stored and charged when not in use? (garage indoors walkway carport)
How often will the scooter will be transported in a motor vehicle? Does this require ramps vehicle storage locks?
Below are the three types of mobility scooters that Parentgiving offers. If you have any questions concerns or curiosity about where to begin or which scooter is most appropriate please call our expert customer care staff.
Travel Mobility Scooters These portable scooters are easily folded and ready for transport and are perfect for the person who likes to travel. Models in this category can disassemble into 3 or 4 pieces for easy transport in the trunk of most cars. The heaviest disassembled piece on our travel scooters weighs slightly more than 20 pounds. Sealed batteries make travel scooters airline safe (but be sure to contact your airline before booking a flight). These scooters tend to be compact so we dont recommend them for users over 300 lbs or over 510 in height. Pride Mobilitys Go-Go scooter is a really popular choice.
3 Wheel Mobility Scooters These scooters are the workhorse of all of the scooter classes &mdash they are full featured accommodate larger and taller users and are flexible enough to be used indoors and outdoors. The 3 wheel scooter design generally offers more legroom for taller users and those with knee pain and is much easier to use indoors with its smaller turn radius. Scooters in this class often carry an array of features like arm rests storage baskets swivel seats and more. Maximum weight capacity varies but many models go up to 350 lbs and beyond. A popular 3 wheeled scooter that is becoming known for its top speed of 18 mph and outdoor use is the e-Wheels EW-36.
4 Wheel Mobility Scooters Four Wheel Mobility scooters offer the most stable scooter platform and with a wider wheelbase are designed primarily for outdoor use. Larger models have studded tires and high ground clearance and can even travel over rugged terrain. Some models offer an effective travel range of 20 plus miles per charge and a top speed of 10mph. We generally do not recommend 4 wheel scooters for indoor use.
