If you or a loved one are in need of a mobility scooter, you will find that there are numerous brands and types from which to choose. Deciding which one is right for you may take a little research but you will enjoy your scooter much more if you get a good fit. Heed the following as you begin your search.
Decide how you will be using the scooter. Will it be indoors only? Outdoors? Will you use it for shopping? Will you use it at night? If you will be using it inside your home, is space limited?
Once you have assessed your needs, talk to others who already use mobility scooters. Ask them what they like about theirs and what they dislike.
Arrange to test drive some of the current models. Most local establishments will let you test drive the models they have on hand.
Go the websites of the manufacturers so that you can read all the specs and easily compare scooters. Look at which scooters are easily accessorized, in case you want to add baskets, bags, lights, or other accessories.
Next, go to unbiased websites and look for user reviews on a variety of scooters. Even if you like one of the ones you test drove, user reviews will tell you things about battery life, comfort level, and longevity of the scooter. Reading reviews from individuals who have actually had the scooters for a while will tell you a great deal about how well they hold up under various circumstances.
Be sure and note the weight capacity for the scooters you are looking at. While many of them have a weight capacity of 250 pounds, if you need one with a greater weight capacity, be sure you are getting the right one.
By taking a little time to research mobility scooters, you can ensure that you get the one that will meet your needs the best. Even if a third party is paying for the scooter, you deserve to get the one that will help you to get around, yet be comfortable at the same time.
After doing some research it seems that most mobility scooters have a 300 pound weight limit. If you are more than that, or close to that, they do have other options.
You can find reviews and prce information on mobility scooters at www.SpinLife.com
Medicaid will cover the cost of mobility scooters for those who meet elgibility requirements.
Rascal scooters are manufactured by a company called Electric Mobility. Founded in the UK, Electric Mobility specializes in designing and producing mobility products, including scooters and powerchairs, aimed at enhancing the independence and mobility of individuals with limited mobility. Rascal is one of their well-known brands, recognized for its range of electric scooters.
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You can visit pridemobility.com to buy cheap mobility scooters since the site usually offeres discounts.
There are so many mobility scooters brands around that is hard to say which is the best. You can easily look on the internet or order a catalog from any shop that sells mobility scooters and chose the one that is right for you.
The best brand of mobility scooters that I have come across is Hoveround scooters. You can find more information about them at www.hoveround.com, or call 1-800-749-5038.
You can find the best cheap mobility scooters at www.mobility-advisor.com/cheap-mobility-scooters.html. Another good site is www.scooter.com/ Most mobility scooters are comparably priced. And in most cases you can have the cost partially covered by medicare if you qualify.
Mobility scooters are designed for and used by individuals who are able to walk and manipulate themselves on and off a seated object. Unlike wheelchairs, mobility scooters are generally treated as vehicles in the sense that they do not have to be guaranteed access into buildings.
Mobility scooters with comfortable chairs are available for purchase from a number of retailers. Such retailers include 1800Wheelchair and Island Comfort Mobility.
Battery life on mobility scooters can vary due to the frequency of use and charge time. The average mobility scooter user gets about two years out of the battery.