Advances in medicine and technology have empowered people with physical limitations to live active, fulfilling lives. A very important advancement in modern technology assisting those with disabilities is the indoor electric wheelchair. The different types of indoor electric wheelchairs allow for a model to suit virtually any consumers’ needs. Not only designed for unassisted mobility, some electric indoor wheelchairs can actually raise the height of the seat to make accessing cabinets, countertops and having eye level conversations possible. The wheels have been improved to allow for easy movement over hardwood floors or thick plush carpets. Electric indoor wheelchairs are designed with “smart” technology to making climbing household stairs unassisted safe and easy. This technology also makes electric indoor wheelchairs very easily maneuverable allowing for movement around the house with ease, even around sharp corners or between tight spaces. Not only useful around the house, electric indoor wheelchairs are lightweight and sometimes fold easy to fit in the trunk of a car and allow for shopping and social visits.
If an individual is mobile but has difficulty or is unable to navigate stairs safely and successfully, there are electric indoor wheelchairs designed solely for this purpose. These chairs are actually installed into your home at the base of the stairwell. When ascending or descending the stairs, an individual may sit in the chair and with the push of a button gain independence throughout both levels of the home.
Although sometimes costly, electric indoor wheelchairs are a lasting investment providing independence and mobility to those in need. In addition, many insurance plans and government sponsored programs will pick up a portion of the cost or may provide for a full reimbursement lifting the financial burden off those who may be limited financially. Regardless of the model chosen or financial limitations an electric indoor wheelchair can provide a sense of independence and normalcy to those in need of an extra hand.
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