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Motorized Wheelchairs Guide | Invacare | Merit Motorized Wheelchair

Disabled individuals who are restricted in their movements are now spoilt for choice when it comes to wheelchairs. The enhanced features of the motorized wheelchair have made getting around much easer.

Depending on the degree of customization, a motorized wheelchair can be fetched between $5000 and $30000. Medicare also pays for some individuals to buy a motorized wheelchair if they fulfill some criteria.

These criteria include assistance in doing day to day activities like bathing, dressing and going to the bathroom. The individual must also not be able to use a walker, manual wheelchair or cane. If you have health insurance then check with them if they will cover a part of your purchase bills.

The foremost thing you should care about is the safety of wheelchairs. Be very cautious around senior citizens or children. Also be careful when you are outdoors. Gravel and dirt can create difficulty in movement, and greasy patches can be especially tough. Keep your eyes open for holes or dips because they can tilt the motorized wheelchair and you can incur serious injuries. It is absolutely a never-never to use your wheelchair on snow or ice.

Your motorized wheelchair might also want customization if your disability requires so. For instance, if the user is unable to use his or her arms even the slightest bit, then to control the movement of the chair with some other part of the body will have to be considered.

Renegade Power Wheelchair: Rear wheel drive, seat height of 18-20” and extra low center of gravity turn this chair into a very stable and practical utility device. The modifiable controller can be adjusted for ease and comfort of operation. It also includes Deluxe Captain’s Seat with adjustable angle backrest, flip-up arm rests and swivel seat for safer, easier mobility.

Drive Sunfire Plus Rear Wheel Drive Wheelchair: The swivel/reclining captain's seat with adjustable head rest is included as standard equipment with this extraordinary power chair. The Drive Sunfire Plus rear wheel drive wheelchair comes with all the aspects of other brands but with an extremely affordable price. The standard characteristics are programmable PG controller with adjustable joystick mount, adjustable footplates, Padded armrests are flip back, height, angle and width and depth adjustable, flat free tires and a seat belt.