1. Power Lift Chair: Motorized Wheelchairs and Power Scooters
Giving Freedom to the Handicapped and Elderly
Power Lift Chairs Info
A motorized wheelchair is a type of mobility support that has an electric powered attached
on it instead of relying on manual power. It is also the wheelchair used in places where it is
impossible to move around in a non-powered wheelchair due to rugged terrain or in places
where establishments are located in long distances.
What to Consider When Purchasing a Power Wheelchair
Buying an electric powered wheelchair can be difficult especially if it is your first time to buy
for a handicapped family member or friend. Since there are different kinds of power
wheelchair sold in the market, buying one can be confusing which is why you need to
consider some important features of the equipment so you can pick the right one.
Comfort
The first thing you should consider in an electric powered wheelchair is comfort. It should be
comfortable to the user because he or she will be sitting on it the whole day. For the seat
cushion, it must be able to support the weight of the user and so the thickness and softness
of the cushion must be assessed. Furthermore, the seat’s size must be adequate for the
user’s body. The angle must be considered as well. The seat size must allow room for the
buttocks. Meanwhile the seat angle has to have the ability to assume a good posture for the
user to avoid any kind of pressure or discomfort to the body.
Motor and Battery
The electric wheelchair’s motor and battery must be checked too. If the user has to travel
long distances, it must be fast enough. A 6 mph wheelchair is ideal and it can propel an
individual safely to his or her destination. But if the user is only going to use it at home, you
should purchase a powered wheelchair with lesser speed.
Travel Wheelchair
You also need to check the battery capacity. For the user to be able to enjoy moving around,
it must be able to sustain activities for a day. The battery has to charge fast too and has an
onboard charger with standard plug so the user can connect it to a power source even in
public places. Experts would recommend choosing a dry cell battery because it is safer and
there are no restrictions unlike the wet cell battery.
Safety
Finally, consider the safety features of the wheelchair so you and the user will have peace of
mind when it is used. Some of the safety features that must be included are a standard
seatbelt, anti-tip wheels, and breaking system.
Our elderly and handicapped require various support so they can live a normal life. These

2. people require support in many areas in their lives. One area which will be the topic in this
article is mobility. Since it will be hard for them to move around, the perfect tool for their
situation is a power wheelchair and an electric scooter. These objects has the power to move
them to different places and these gives them a sense of freedom even though their bodies
could no longer support movement.
Motorized Wheelchair
A motorized wheelchair is very common among the handicapped especially those who are
paralyzed below the waist or those who no longer have legs. Since conventional wheelchair
is difficult to operated, it is not ideal for individuals who does not have much energy on their
arms or in individuals who are surrounded by a rugged terrain. A powered wheelchair will
give handicaps freedom to move to places because the equipment is powered by a motor.
Power Scooters
Power scooters are quite common among the elderly because these people also require
assistance when moving. Long walks are out of the picture which is why they require
machines that could help them move too. Thus they need assistance from power scooters so
they can travel around their neighborhood or in a park or shopping mall. However, there are
handicaps and amputees who also use these machines because they move faster and they
appear cooler than wheelchairs.
Guide to Buying an Electric Wheelchair and a Power Scooter
When buying a powered wheelchair or scooter, your foremost concern is the safety and
comfort of the equipment. Safety is important to give us and the user peace of mind.
Meanwhile, it is also important that the person is comfortable sitting on these machines since
they will be using these all day. Since users will be sitting on these machines all day, they
must be comfortable to use.