What are Wheelchairs?
A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, used when walking is difficult or impossible due to illness, injury, problems related to old age, or disability.
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How to buy a wheelchair?
Wheelchairs can be purchased at your local medical supplier or through online retail websites. It can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to get a wheelchair, depending on what you’re looking for and what’s available.
What is better than a wheelchair?
If you’re still able to walk but have a difficult time doing so for long periods of time, a rollator is a good option for you. It’s less bulky than a wheelchair or a scooter, and you’re able to move into difficult locations that may not be accessible with a wider wheelchair or scooter.
How long do wheelchairs last?
A wheelchair generally has about four good years of life in it, depending on how often it’s ridden and what terrain it’s mostly used on.
What type of wheelchair is best for the elderly?
If the elderly person has good mobility in the arms and torso and good balance, then it is possible for them to use a self-propelled manual wheelchair. If they do not have any mobility and need to travel regularly, then a power wheelchair is the way to go.
What is a Type 5 wheelchair?
Type 5 wheelchair models do not fold and feature swing-away footrests, quick-release axles for easy servicing and transport, anti-tippers, and adjustable-height arms that can be removed. These wheelchair types are highly customizable for individuals with very limited mobility.