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