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The Invacare MVP is a folding, standard/everyday chair

Welcome to your Information and shopping guide for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

At one time there was little need for information on wheelchairs as there were no decisions to be made when selecting a wheelchair.

Someone needing a wheelchair simply went to a doctor and received a prescription for a wheelchair. That chair was fairly standard in size and appearance. It would have been a boxy chair with a heavy steel frame and black or dark green upholstery. Little else was available.

Custom Wheelchairs

Among the advances in modern medical care which have gone the furthest to improve the quality of life for those who were previously bedridden are the custom wheelchairs. Custom wheel chairs are designed on an individual basis, to address physical infirmities, enhance the physical capabilities, and suit the style and personal tastes of their users. Custom wheelchairs have made wheelchairs cool.

Custom wheelchairs are to standard wheel chairs what luxury ocean liners are to river barges. They offer much more than mere transport;

What Are Stair Lifts?

Stair lifts are designed to assist people with disabilities or handicapped reach the upper floor of a given home. Basically, the stair lift is a chair that lifts elderly or people with disabilities up and down the steps. Therefore, stair lifts are a great investment for anyone that has this type of problem. There are many manufacturers and places that you can purchase a stair lift. Check the websites of several medical supply companies to get an idea of what to expect as a price.

Stair lifts can be installed in almost every home, on the wall where your staircase is.

Mobility Aids – Stair And Bath Lifts

Tripping down or falling are some of the problems faced by the elderly and the partially immobilized. The injury from the falls in turn leads to further disability and limits independent and active life. Simple changes in the environment and life styles can stop the likelihood of tripping down or falling.

The barrier of stairs can be removed by using a stair lift. These electrically operated devices are easy to use and not very expensive. Stair lifts are also known as stair gliders, stair chairs or chair lifts.

Mobility Scooter Accessories

Mobility scooters have been around for many years. They make it easier for those of us who are mobility challenged to live their everyday life. It is very easy to take for granted things like going to the grocery store or to the drug store. These things are not all that easy if you are mobility challenged, but a mobility scooter can restore your independence and freedom. Just like your car or phone there are many different accessories available. These accessories can be broken up into two categories: Generic accessories and mobility scooter specific accessories.

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