Mobility products, such as wheelchairs, mobility scooters, stair lifts, ramps, and guide dogs, are essential for the elderly or infirm to maintain an independent lifestyle. These products continue to evolve with technology, offering a wide range of styles and capabilities to suit different needs.
Mobility products are essential to help the elderly or infirm maintain an independent lifestyle. As technology continues to evolve, the styles and capabilities of mobility products continue to grow. Examples of popular mobility aids include manual and electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, stair lifts, guide dogs and ramps.
For people with mobility impairments, a wheelchair can be of immense benefit, providing an easy way to get around both indoors and outdoors. Manual wheelchairs can be purchased at affordable prices and are available for a variety of body types and conditions. Standard manual chairs typically weigh between 35 and 44 pounds (about 16 kg to 20 kg), although lightweight chairs are widely available, weighing between 29 and 34 pounds (about 13 to 15.5 kg). Manual wheelchairs are also on the market for older people, children and teenagers, and models specifically designed for the bathroom. The sports-minded person can make good use of a manual field wheelchair, which is made to glide over basketball courts and similar surfaces, or a handcycle, which functions like a bicycle but is totally powered by the hands.
An electric wheelchair is another option for those with mobility issues. Directed by hand controls, these chairs are powered by batteries and come in an assortment of styles. Some models are designed for indoor use only, others for outdoor use only, and some models can be used in both environments. Folding and portable power chairs are also available, as well as chairs that can accommodate more weight. Rechargeable wheelchair batteries are also becoming more common as the world becomes ‘greener’.
Another common mobility product is the mobility scooter. The popularity of scooters has increased in recent years and as a result, manufacturers offer a wide range of styles, colors and options. Scooters are available for both indoor and outdoor use, as well as for recreation. While they can be heavy, typically weighing more than 100 pounds (about 45.5 kg), lighter, more easily transportable units are also available. Like electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters are powered by batteries.
For those who have trouble climbing stairs, a stairlift can be a good mobility product to help navigate the difficult area. Attached to the side of the wall along the stairs, a stair lift provides a comfortable place to sit as you go up or down steps in a multi-level home. Most units run on electricity and plug directly into the wall.
Mobility ramps are another common choice in the list of popular mobility products. Ramps allow a person to climb stairs with ease, cross uneven or cumbersome thresholds, and even get in and out of the shower. There are ramps specifically designed for wheelchairs, and there are also portable ramps that can be folded up and taken along for use anywhere.
Guide dogs, or sight dogs, are another common choice for mobility assistance. Specially trained and highly professional, these loyal dogs help the elderly, the blind, and others navigate the world around them. Service dogs provide loving companionship and devotion while helping individuals sustain their personal freedom and autonomy.
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