Uses Of Mobility Scooters
Choosing the Right Mobility Scooter for Your Active Lifestyle
Many people experience diminished mobility due to medical conditions or the natural influence of old age, but that doesn’t mean you have to be stuck at home. With a mobility scooter, you can have greater independence both at home, and out and about. At Serene Mobility & Lifts, we specialize in medical scooters, with a huge range of options to choose from. These machines are designed to meet specific needs and enhance specific lifestyles, so here’s some info on the types of mobility scooters on the market.
Because they vary widely in terms of speed, weight, capacity and maneuverability, some people may choose to have more than one scooter to accommodate different needs. There’s a power scooter for every person and every application, whether it’s for inside your home or complex, for bringing with you in the car, or for traveling by plane to far flung destinations. Our expert team will help you find it. We’re in Peoria, Arizona, where we serve Glendale, Phoenix, and beyond.
Mobility Scooter for Indoors
Some scooters are designed to navigate indoors, where doorways and hallways are narrow. These scooters need a tight turning radius and a smaller profile, and don’t require high speed. These are perfect for use in houses and complexes, where outdoor travel is minimal and confined to smooth paths.
Travel Mobility Scooters
This category includes compact, folding and portable scooters. These are lightweight scooters that fold and disassemble into parts that are small and light enough to handle, and can be checked on an airplane or carried in the trunk of a car. These must have an airline-approved battery.
Long-Range Mobility Scooters
Some people commute or run errands on their mobility scooter. Features you’ll find in this category include higher speeds, higher weight capacity, comfy seats with higher backs, and elevating seats. These may be too big for indoor use in some situations.
Off-Road Mobility Scooters
These mobility scooters feature full suspension and extra-large tires, so they can travel on uneven, unpaved surfaces. Some have a canopy and even dual seats. These scooters are for outdoor use only, and are popular among people with large ranches or properties.
Heavy-Duty Mobility Scooters
This category includes bariatric scooters, which are designed to accommodate very heavy users. They have more torque, more power and greater stability than an ordinary scooter. Some are suited for indoor/outdoor use.
3-Wheel vs 4-Wheel Mobility Scooters
Many categories of scooter are available in three-wheeled or four-wheeled models. Read more about that choice in our article How to Choose the Right Mobility Scooter.