| If you experience mobility difficulties and | | | | scooters are very well designed. On a power |
| would like to become more independent, then | | | | chair, the armrests, footrests, and seat can |
| choosing to purchase a mobility scooter or | | | | all be adjusted and angled to a position that |
| power chair is probably the first thing on | | | | will allow you to find the most comfort. On a |
| your list. But how do you know which one you | | | | mobility scooter, you can adjust the seat and |
| need? Should you purchase a mobility scooter | | | | handlebars also, although you may not have as |
| or a power chair? By knowing what benefits | | | | many adjustment options available. |
| come from owning each, you can make an | | | | |
| informed decision and ultimately choose the | | | | If you are concerned at stability and safety |
| mobility device that will better suit your | | | | in using a mobility device, rest assured that |
| individual needs. | | | | both a power chair and a mobility scooter are |
| | | | perfectly safe and you can set maximum speeds |
| As far as maneuverability is concerned, both | | | | if it makes you feel more comfortable, so |
| mobility scooters and power chairs are easy | | | | that you are always traveling within your |
| to navigate and both give you much more | | | | comfort zone. Most power chairs, in addition, |
| independence to go where you want or need to | | | | are equipped with wheels that protect against |
| go without the help of others. When you are | | | | tipping. Many mobility scooters also have |
| considering the space that it takes to turn, | | | | safety features installed, such as wheel |
| however, there is a slight difference in the | | | | locks, so that you can feel completely safe |
| two. A power chair, for example can turn on a | | | | when using them. |
| radius as small as 18 inches, while most | | | | |
| mobility scooters require 32 inches for | | | | Ultimately the decision on whether to |
| turning. If space is a major concern, then | | | | purchase a mobility scooter or power chair |
| you may find a power chair more beneficial. | | | | will depend on your personal preferences, |
| Power chairs and mobility scooters can both | | | | areas of concern, and your individual needs. |
| be very easily navigated through narrow | | | | Either mobility device will help you |
| hallways, thresholds, and uneven surfaces, | | | | tremendously in the act of becoming more |
| although if you are planning outdoor | | | | independent and getting around better than |
| activities, you should consider that there | | | | you could without them. Whichever device you |
| are 4 wheel versions of mobility scooters | | | | decide on, make sure that you have researched |
| that are ideally designed for outdoor use. | | | | all possible models to ensure that you have |
| | | | chosen the mobility device that will benefit |
| For adjustability to maintain your ultimate | | | | you most, in terms of features, |
| comfort, both power chairs and mobility | | | | functionality, and budget. |