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When you’re looking for a powered mobility vehicle, you’ll usually face two options: a power wheelchair or a scooter. Both powered wheelchairs and scooters can provide you with comfortable transportation, but what exactly are the differences between the two? Let’s take a look at what power wheelchairs and scooters offer, and which option may be right for you.

Also known as a rolling walker, the rollator is basically a walker with a wheel at the bottom of each leg., Depending on the physical size and needs of the user, different models are appropriate. Rollators can be used indoors and outdoors, providing additional stability and more maneuverability than traditional walkers.

If you struggle with mobility and would like to go where you want, when you want, then some type of motorized aid is probably a good solution. It will enable you to become more independent and enjoy a variety of activities that you might not be able to otherwise.

If you’re hampered by joint pain, muscle weakness or just can’t stay on your feet as long as you used to, there’s no reason to restrict your activities, especially with today’s technology. Power wheelchairs and mobility scooters can enable you to become more active, independent and involved.

Determine whether or not you will be making an insurance claim for the power wheelchair or scooter.

Power Mobility Equipmen are usually covered only once every five years by a person’s insurance provider. With that in mind, you really have to consider what you short- to long-term needs are. In our experience, a power wheelchair is more durable, has safer transfers, a much smaller turning radius, and are overall more flexible and viable for a variety of situations.