Scooters For Elderly

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Scooters are a great way to help prevent falls for the elderly, whether indoors or outdoors. Different risk factors contribute to indoor and outdoor falls among the elderly and these differences should be incorporated into fall prevention or mobility-assist i.e., scooter programs.

A recent study found those who fell indoors had inactive lifestyles, more physical disabilities, took more medications, and had lower cognitive function (or thinking skills) than those who fell outdoors. The elderly who fell outdoors were generally younger than those who fell indoors, and were more likely to be male and better educated, and had lifestyles that indicated better health.

Falls are not necessarily an indication of poor health and fall prevention programs require different approaches for those at risk for indoor or outdoor falls. Healthy, active older people should be aware of their surroundings, especially when walking outdoors. More attention needs to be paid to the elimination of outdoor environmental hazards involving sidewalks, curbs and streets, such as repairing uneven surfaces, removing debris, installing ramps ...
... at intersections and painting curbs. All of these factors will help when making the decision to use a scooter for the senior in need.

Electric wheelchair scooters, or mobility scooters, are specially designed for providing mobility to disabled people. Scooters are high performance in terms of speed as well as safety. They are adaptable, affordable, and durable and come with reliable warranties. Power mobility scooters are a great economic alternative to electric wheelchairs. They are available as portable/travel, three-wheel and four-wheel, front-end drive and rear-end drive scooters. The cost of motorized scooters ranges between $900 and $3,200.

Electric wheelchair scooters are steered with a tiller, which is something like a bicycle's handlebar. They have speed control knobs to control speed between 1 and 5 mph. They can be disassembled for easy transportation. Since mobility scooters operate on gel cell batteries, they are safe for transport.

Electric wheelchair scooters are comprised of two kinds: Front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive mobility scooters. Front-wheel drive mobility scooters are basically for indoor use and for moving on leveled ground. They are powered by a 12-volt battery and have a range of 5-10 miles for each recharge. Rear-wheel drive mobility scooters, on the other hand, can carry up to 250 to 350 pounds. Some heavy-duty models can even carry up to 500 lbs. Rear-wheel drive scooters are powered by two 12-volt batteries and can travel 15 to 20 miles per recharge.

A wide range of electric wheelchair scooters for the elderly are available in the marketplace. Electric wheelchairs and scooters are being designed to suit individualized requirements. The latest models are more maneuverable, highly durable and lightweight. Most online as well as brick-and-mortar stores have experienced and expert staff to assist the customer when buying an electric wheelchair scooter. They also offer specialized services like maintenance and repair, provision of spares like cushions, tires and batteries, routine servicing as well as emergency services.