Freedom Mobility Scooters for the
Elderly and Handicapped!
You'd Like to Help Your Loved One Gain Greater
Freedom and Independence... and Give Yourself Some Peace of
Mind, But...
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You Don't Know if They Can Manage a
Scooter
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You're Concerned About Their Safety while Riding on
the Road
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You're
Not Sure if it Will Really Solve Their Mobility
Problem
- You're Not Sure if
Their Living Space Will Accommodate One
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You're
Wondering How to Evaluate Makes &
Models
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You're
Worried About Purchase Cost and Maintenance
Fees
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You're
Concerned About Medical Coverage Eligibility like
Medicare
Let me put your
mind at rest on all those questions...
Almost Anyone Can Manage a Mobility
Scooter
Electric mobility or freedom scooters are very easy to operate
and only take about five minutes to learn. The
controls are simple, easy to use and intuitive. Many handicapped
people can use electric scooters very well and the elderly usually
have no trouble managing them at all. They are designed to be used
on the sidewalk which means your loved one will not be out
there in the middle of traffic!
Mobility scooters by Pride and Golden at wholesale prices.
FREE delivery and FREE in home service.
What is the Difference Between a
Freedom Scooter and a Power Chair or Electric
Wheelchair?
While electric mobility or freedom scooters are
like a "mobile chair" in some ways, they are not the same as a
"power chair" or electric wheelchair. Electric wheelchairs are used
by people with more severe motor impairment who even need help
getting around inside the house.
Freedom scooters are meant for people who have some mobility,
such as the elderly or physically challenged who tire easily and
have trouble walking more than a very short distance.
This can be because of muscle weakness or joint pain due to
osteoarthritis, rheumatiod arthritis, osteoporosis, osteopenia,
muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disease or
other crippling disease or injury. The scooter enables them to
travel much longer distances and get out at the end of the journey
with more energy for shopping, visiting friends and family,
recreational activities or community involvement.
For instance, the scooter can take them to the mall and then
from store to store inside the mall. At each store they can get out
and walk around the store if they wish. They will be able to judge
their own strength and stamina...and the scooter will be right
outside the store in case they feel tired. However, if necessary,
they can take the scooter inside the store with no problem in many
cases.
Electric Mobility or Freedom Scooters Are the
Safest Vehicles on the Road
Scooters are the safest
motorized vehicles on the streets. Scooter users are classified as
"motorized pedestrians," so scooters can (and should) be ridden on
the sidewalk. They're easy to operate, stable and maneuverable.
Drivers respect them; pedestrians and cyclists make way. They come
equipped with electromagnetic brakes that engage
when the accelerator is released. It's the opposite to how a
bicycle operates, so it's much safer than riding a bike. If you
were driving a car, it would be like taking your foot off the gas
and having the brakes engage for you. Very safe, indeed! A safety
helmet is always a good idea, but truthfully most scooter users
don't wear one...and never need one.
For stability, four-wheeled scooters are best, but even
three-wheeled scooters are remarkably stable and tend to be more
manueverable. And the four-wheeled scooter models that have the
front two wheels positioned close together give you the best of
both worlds.
Will a Scooter Help Your Loved One?
Yes! A Safe, Affordable Mobility Scooter Will
Allow Your Loved One to:
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Enjoy More Comfort & Less Pain
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Shop with Ease
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Conserve Their Energy
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Zip Over to Visit Family & Friends
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Keep Their Sense of Independence
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Have More Fun
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Enjoy Recreational Activities
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Run Their Own Errands
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Accompany Family & Friends on Walks
& Outings
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Keep Up With the Kids or
Grandkids
A scooter can take the pressure off family
members to provide transportation, assistance and
companionship to elderly or handicapped relatives. With more
freedom, your loved one can enjoy their independence, make or keep
their friends, participate in many more activities and become part
of the community again.
Your Loved One Lives in an Apartment
A scooter is a compact, easily maneuvered vehicle with a very
small turning radius. They traverse narrow hallways easily, turn
corners on a dime and fit into small elevators. When not in use,
they can sit in a hallway, ready for the next outing.
One thing to check is the size of the elevator in your family
member's apartment building. The smaller, three-wheeled scooters
often fit better into older, smaller elevators. Also, check to see
if the elevator has an electric eye or some mechanism to hold it
open while your loved one maneuvers their scooter in and out of the
elevator. This is especially important if the elevator is small. My
mother was not able to use even the smallest scooter in her
senior's apartment building because the door kept slamming on her
before she could get in or out of the elevator. She has applied for
a first floor apartment in the same building so she doesn't have
the elevator to contend with. In this case an electric wheelchair
would have worked better, but she doesn't need that kind of device,
which is meant for the more seriously disabled, and is both more
expensive and less sturdy than a mobility scooter.
Conclusion, in older buildings a first floor apartment may be
the best solution, if your loved one plans to own a scooter.
Your Loved One Lives in a House With
Steps
Scooter ramps make it simple and easy for your loved one to get
in and out of their home. There are even portable ramps so your
loved one can be mobile when they visit someone else's home or go
on vacation. These lightweight portable aluminum ramps pack up
small and fit in a car trunk.
Mobility Scooters Are Called "Freedom" Scooters
For a Very Good Reason!
Owning a mobile scooter can literally change a person's life!
Scooter owners get out more and feel better about themselves than
their housebound counterparts. As a result, their relationships
improve, they stay healthier, retain better muscle tone and they
make new friends more eaily. They feel useful once again, require
much less support from their family and become a part of the
community once more.
Everything about owning a scooter is positive. Deciding if your
loved one, whether elderly or handicapped, could benefit from a
scooter comes down to the following:
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Do they have normal street
sense?
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Can they operate a few simple
controls?
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Do they feel comfortable sitting down?
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Do they truly love to get out and
about?
If you answered yes, then a freedom mobility
scooter could very well be the answer to your loved one's prayers.
If your loved one doesn't feel ready for a scooter, visit some of
the online stores and gather testimonials. Also, read our
FAQ's.
Then present your case. With your genuine support, your loved
one can make the transition from house bound to mobile with
little persuasion required.
Evaluating Scooter Makes and
Models
To start evaluating makes and models for your loved
one, you can visit handy online scooter outlets like Electric Scooters 101. Outlets such as
this have fully trained staff just waiting to
answer all your questions. You'll find the process easy and
painless. You don't have to guess what your loved one
needs! They'll make sure you get the perfect scooter for your loved
one by asking you the right questions about your elderly or
handicapped family member's needs and environment, such as:
- size
- weight (the right
scooter can support up to 450 lbs.*)
- agility (some scooter
seats swivel for easy on/off access)
- disabilities
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They also ship right to your door and often
provide in-home service!
* a bariatric mobility scooter can support up to 650 lbs.
Medical Insurance Coverage for
Scooters
By the way often medical insurance, like Medicare,
will cover the bulk of the cost of a scooter or electric
wheelchair, so pensioners can enjoy their freedom, too. Is medical
insurance coverage for your loved one's scooter a concern for you?
If so,
read this helpful article on medical insurance
issues...
How will a mobility scooter change your
loved one's life for the better? Well, they'll be
mobile!
They'll feel more spontaneous, confident
and adventurous in their daily activities.
They'll grocery shop on their own schedule, attend
local recreational and fun activities, and visit with friends more
often. They'll motor to the mall and instead of being exhausted
when they get there, they'll have saved all their energy for
the fun part: shopping and socializing.
They'll find themselves wanting to go further
afield. And because compact and travel scooters are so reasonably
priced, being truly mobile is no longer a problem for anyone, even
the elderly and handicapped. So they'll stow their scooter in the
trunk of their own or a friend's car and take a jaunt into the
countryside or to a local park. They'll navigate any path with
ease...and never get tired!
Scooters have come a
long way in the last few years. Now people who formerly used a
wheelchair can graduate to the freedom of an electric scooter.
Advancements in technology, design and function have made
scooters a truly wonderful mode of transportation and
convenience for the elderly and handicapped.
Scooters have a small turning range and can easily
manuever in busy malls and narrow aisles of stores.
They are designed to be ridden on the sidewalk and
take uneven pavement in their stride. Scooters with larger wheel
size even fare well on country roads and well-packed trails.
Does this mobile lifestyle seem
like one your loved one would appreciate? If so, you should check
out these very dependable Pride scooters.
Mobility scooters by Pride and Golden at wholesale prices.
FREE delivery and FREE in home service.
Rechargeable Battteries
Electric handicap or freedom mobility scooters
use rechargeable batteries as their
power source. These batteries now have ranges up to thirty miles,
giving their owners new-found freedom,
excitement and joy in their lives!
Scooter Accessories
Do you already have a scooter picked out, but would
like to add some useful accessories? If so, there are many electric
wheel chair and mobility scooter
accessories available to make your loved one's jaunts
easier and more comfortable.
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rechargeable battery
cushion
tires
ramp
lift
armrest
bag |
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seatback bag
walker
bag
crutch
or cane holder
cover
tray
canopy |
Scooter accessories make great
gifts!
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