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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.

Do you find that you’re often on the go, but that your wheelchair can’t quite keep up with you? Whether you’re getting on a bus or into a car, it’s important that your wheelchair is easy to transport.

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 often necessitate travel, but for the elderly, travel may be difficult and uncomfortable. Thankfully there are many products available which can make travel easier for an elderly person. Here are five products that you may want to consider to help your elderly loved one with travel during the holidays.

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.

You just bought a mobility scooter to help you get around. Now, how is your mobility scooter going to get around? You probably haven’t put much thought into how you’re going to transport your scooter when you hit the road.

Scooters are great for moving around your home, the grocery store, and even around the block, but for longer distances, if you want your scooter with you, you’re going to have to fit it in (or on) your car somehow. Ask yourself, how can you get your scooter into your car to take it to the museum? On vacation? To the zoo?

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.

There are two basic types of motorized devices: mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs. Depending on your individual needs and choice of activities, one might be more appropriate than the other. Below, we’ll examine some key issues that can help you choose the best mobility device for your situation.