| Mobility scoters have become a common way for | | | | you choose an model that disassembles than |
| the elderly and others with mobility issues | | | | each piece weighing between 15 and 34 pounds |
| to maintain there lifestyles with better | | | | will be more manageable. |
| ease. Weather you want to go around the | | | | |
| block, get your mail, go to the shopping mall | | | | Seating |
| or grocery store, a mobility scooter can be | | | | |
| used in a multitude of situations. | | | | How you use your mobility scooter affects |
| | | | your seating requirements. If you drive in |
| Who needs a mobility scooter? | | | | your scooter as well as sit in it most of the |
| | | | day, then you might want to consider getting |
| A mobility scooter can be used for a | | | | a comfortable seat, one that has many layers |
| multitude of reasons. Individuals with | | | | of foam padding. The adjustability of a seat |
| multiple sclerosis, leg injuries, severe | | | | can be a factor for some, if you are tall or |
| forms of arthritis, general fatigue, mild | | | | just want easy maneuverability then making |
| cerebral palsy, severe stroke, or seniors | | | | sure your mobility scooter has a seat which |
| just plain tired of walking everywhere, has a | | | | can be raised or lowered should be |
| use for scooters. If an individual has | | | | considered. If you have severe mobility |
| trouble walking everywhere whether because of | | | | issues than making sure your mobility chair |
| an injury or fatigue they might want to | | | | swivels for easy exit or entry would be |
| explore getting a scooter to supplement some | | | | important you. But if you only use your |
| of your walking. | | | | mobility scooter occasionally and sit in it |
| | | | rarely then a standard scooter seat will be |
| Factors when buying a scooter | | | | just fine. |
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| Weight | | | | Arm types |
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| When buying Mobility scooters how much you | | | | If you ride in your scooter a lot and are |
| weigh is an important factor. Standard power | | | | constantly getting in & out of it then having |
| chairs generally have an weight capacity of | | | | adjustable arms is big. Imagine having to |
| 250 lbs - 350 lbs. If you or a love one | | | | move around your scooter's arms every time |
| weighs over this amount, the mobility scooter | | | | you exit and enter it. That can be a real |
| might be generally uncomfortable or parts of | | | | hassle; luckily most manufacturers make arms |
| the scooter will break at an accelerated | | | | that can swivel up or sideways for easy |
| rated due to the stress of the excess weight. | | | | access. Some manufacturers even have chairs |
| If you are close to the weight limit, you | | | | that can be adjust wider to accommodated |
| should factor in heavy objects which you are | | | | larger individuals. |
| going to be carrying on the mobility scooter | | | | |
| when it is in operation. | | | | Accessories |
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| Scooter dimensions. | | | | Every mobility scooters can be customized to |
| | | | fit a particular need of a buyer. Many of |
| The size of the scooter is going to be | | | | these items usually cost extra, just like |
| important based on your environment. If you | | | | upgrading to leather seats when you buy a new |
| use your scooter indoors where the hallways | | | | car. |
| are narrow and the corners are tight, then a | | | | |
| smaller scooter with a small turning radius | | | | Pouches and Baskets |
| will be your better choice. You can find | | | | |
| those measurements in the specifications | | | | A basket is usually a steel or plastic cart |
| section when review the details of any | | | | which attaches to the back or front of your |
| scooter. | | | | scooter. A pouch is can be just a carrying |
| | | | bag, or some specially designed bag to hang |
| Scooter Type | | | | on your mobility scooter. |
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| Deciding on how you will use the scooter will | | | | Oxygen Tank, Crutch holder |
| tell you what type of mobility scooter that | | | | |
| you need. | | | | If you have to carry a respiratory tank |
| | | | around or a crutch you can order an holder |
| 4 Wheel Scooter | | | | for both items. The holder attaches to the |
| | | | back of your mobility scooter carrying your |
| If you feel that you will be using your wheel | | | | respiratory tank or cane in a specially |
| chair on tougher terrain such as rural areas, | | | | designed holder for each particular item. |
| farms or grassy areas then a 4 wheel scooter | | | | |
| will probably give you the best stability to | | | | Headlights |
| ride comfortably in those areas. | | | | |
| | | | If your drive your scooter at night or have |
| 3 wheel scooter | | | | vision problems then buying headlights is |
| | | | another option. Headlight allow for the |
| But if you want to be able to maneuver | | | | driver to see better at night when driving |
| through tight spaces such as in your home, | | | | the scooter as wheel as signaling to |
| the mall, or generally places where there | | | | bystanders the scooter's location. We have |
| will be a lot of people, buying a 3 wheel | | | | to remember that these are large machines |
| scooter is your best option. | | | | which can hurt people if a collusion occurs; |
| | | | especially when it is dark and vision is |
| Transporting the Mobility Scooter | | | | further impaired. If you drive your mobility |
| | | | scooter at night often then to be on the safe |
| As with any heavy piece of equipment | | | | side get lights. |
| transporting it from point A to point B has | | | | |
| to be factored in. | | | | Left or right handed |
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| Transportation means | | | | If you are left handed than an left handed |
| | | | driving scooter would be preferable if you |
| Will you have a car or a truck when | | | | are right handed then you would chose a right |
| transportation the scooter? If you have an | | | | handed driving scooter. Also if you had a |
| large truck than transferring mobility | | | | stroke or some other aliment which has left |
| scooters, especially the larger size models | | | | you weak on one side of your body than buying |
| will be easier. More space means that the | | | | a scooter which drives in accordance to the |
| scooter can be easily loaded, transferred and | | | | stronger side of your body would be a good |
| unloaded with ease. But if you have an car | | | | fit |
| and plan to carry your mobility scooter in | | | | |
| the trunk of your car then a scooter that | | | | Colors |
| disassembles would be a better fit. Many | | | | |
| scooters can be disassembled into three | | | | Most scooters come in a variety of colors, |
| pieces, each piece generally weighing 15 - 34 | | | | variations of reds, blues & greens are |
| pounds. | | | | typical colors. |
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| Strength | | | | Remember before you buy a mobility scooter to |
| | | | always make sure that it will fit into you or |
| Weight again should be factored, but this | | | | a loved ones lifestyle by going over all the |
| time it is for carrying weight. A scooter | | | | factors that goes into purchasing & owning a |
| can weigh between 110 pounds and 190 pounds. | | | | mobility scooter. A mobility scooter that is |
| So if you plan to transfer a full mobility | | | | researched & tailor to fit an individuals |
| scooter knowing whether you have someone that | | | | needs can make someone's life a lot easier. |
| can lift a mobility scooter is important. If | | | | |