Page 3 - Mobility Scooter

If you have recently begun suffering from mobility challenges, you may already have a scooter on your radar. Scooters are often invaluable tools for those with mobility limitations. They can help you access places that may be difficult to navigate in a wheelchair. They’re also helpful when you’re able to walk, but could use assistance with moving faster or covering long distances.

It’s may not be a pleasant thing to think about, but it’s a reality for many retirees. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the average 65-year-old today has a 70 percent chance of needing some form of long-term care in their lifetime. For many, that care will be provided in the home. If you have suffered an injury or illness that has limited your mobility or other functions, you may have a strong desire to stay in your home as long as possible.

Summer is here, and for many Americans that means it’s vacation season. Whether it’s to the beach, an amusement park, a cruise, or some other favorite destination, summer vacation is always an exciting time. However, if you have mobility challenges, the thought of travel may not leave you thrilled.

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.

There’s something wonderfully refreshing about hiking – navigating the trails, surrounding yourself with nature, and simply stepping away from the world for a while is good for the soul. Did you know that if you or a loved one depend on a scooter, that doesn’t mean that your days of hiking have to end? 

The holidays are upon us, and holiday shopping is in full swing. Are you still searching for that perfect gift for an elderly loved one in your life? Then you’re in luck, because we’ve put together a list of great gifts to get you started on your shopping.

Caring for the elderly is a special job that requires a certain type of dedicated, loving person. When you’re caring for the elderly, your job can be made easier when you have these 10 essential products at hand. If you haven’t done so already, then put these products on your shopping list to not only make caretaking easier, but to allow you to take better care of your patient or loved one.

When you start the process of buying a vehicle lift, you’ll probably immediately notice that there seem to be endless choices. How do you choose the vehicle lift that is right for you and your mobility vehicle? We have some advice to help you start the process.

Today's post is an excerpt from our mobility scooter buying guide.