The quality of life of people with a handicap or other mobility problem is greatly improved by a wheelchair, power scooter, powered wheelchair or other such mobility devices. However you can benefit from one of these devices without being permanently confined to one.
A wheelchair can allow a person who cannot walk for any great distance to take trips with friends and family and to gain the freedom to attend to other personal matters. Wheelchairs provide the ability to go places like the beach, mall, parks, sporting event and even Disney World.
Mobility devices in general provide quality of life not only for those with the handicap, but also for their loved ones and caregivers. My grandma's life greatly improved once she got her wheelchair as did my mom's after receiving her power scooter once she should no longer walk for any duration.
The benefits of wheel chairs and power scooter are huge, but dangers do exist. Some of the simple tasks that we take for granted can be cause for concern for those with a handicap. Negotiating ramps, curbs and roadways in a scooter, wheelchair or other mobility device are especially dangerous. Even simple acts like going to the bathroom, getting into and out of the wheelchair or transportation vehicles create a potentially dangerous situation.
Wheelchair ramps can be particularly dangerous for power scooters and power wheelchairs. Having a tire slip off the end of a wheelchair ramp can result in tipping over or getting stuck. Rolling over water-covered walkways or roads can also be dangerous, as there could be hidden potholes. Getting stuck in your wheelchair can be frustrating, dangerous and even demoralizing as it reaffirms a person's own limitations. Calling for assistant by using a cell phone is surely one way to get help. Most people don't want to call directly to 9-1-1, but rather to a family member, friend, or neighbor. But even if the rider has a cell phone, they may have to try to dial several people before someone answers or they could be incapacitated to dial due to injury.
But all is not lost. Today's technology can provide automated assistance for those in need of it. One such new product the ScooterTracker is a system that can track the location of a mobility device or individual. A simple push-button on a pendant or wrist strap can call for assistance in an emergency. ScooterTracker can call for help anywhere in the United States and abroad using the nationwide cellular network. Automated help can be provided using sensors to identify an accident or rider that has fallen from the wheelchair.
If you or someone you know are concerned about wheelchair accidents, then consider electronic help devices. For more information on the dangers of wheelchair accidents and related safety products, please visit the ScooterTracker website.
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