Wheelchairs – MS a Lifetime of Firsts

As a wrap-up to my series on monumental first time experiences, I have chosen my stint as the passenger in a wheelchair. Right off the bat let me add that I have no wheelchair expertise, but I do know I took...

Selecting The Right Type of Wheelchair

There are a large number of wheelchairs available, but they can basically be divided into three different categories. Determining what type of wheelchair is best can be a little bit daunting, but it doesn't have to be...

Plan for the Future! Scooter & Power Chairs Assist the Elderly!

I was watching television yesterday afternoon and I noticed that most of the commercials that were aired were aimed towards the elderly, the unemployed, or individuals who are having financial difficulties....

An Introduction to Manual and Electric Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are a type of medical device that is used to improve accessibility for people who are mobility challenged. In some form or another, wheelchairs have been used for many thousands of years, but it...

Disabled Enabled 3: The Motorized Wheel chair

A look at the basics of electric or motorized wheelchairs which allow those with disabilities to live their lives further afield on a daily basis.

powerchairs

When George Westinghouse, an American inventor who received 361 patents in his life died in the early twentieth century, drawings of a design for an electric wheelchair were found close to his body....

Social Worker to the Rescue

Here are topics contained in this hub, listed in the order written. Hope it helps you find what you are looking for more easily. 1. Who Is Tori Murrill 2. Comments about the law precluding MediCaid providers...

Durable Medical Equipment

Buy-Mobility-Scooter

If you are intrested in a power scooter there are a few things you should know.  Power and mobility scooters can be a great option for you if you have a hard time getting around the house. They are also...

Selecting the Best Electric Scooter

Fast electric scooters are becoming widely accepted as a mode of transportation and offer smooth and effortless riding, coupled with the capacities to reach speeds of 20-25 mph traveling distances up to 25...