When I was communicating with friends recently, I found that many of them didn’t know how to choose an electric wheelchair for the elderly at home. Out of curiosity, I checked online again and saw a lot of questions asking how to choose an electric wheelchair.
Almost all electric wheelchairs on the market look similar and have similar functions. Therefore, this also leads to some people choosing wheelchairs based on preference and buying whichever one is pleasing to their eyes.
As everyone knows, if they buy an inappropriate electric wheelchair, it will cause secondary harm to the elderly, so buying a suitable electric wheelchair is the key.
Before purchasing an electric wheelchair, you must first understand the elderly’s mobility, driving environment, living habits, etc., and then combine these needs and purchase budget to compare the corresponding configurations and functions of the electric wheelchair to select a model suitable for the elderly:
1. If the elderly can walk, but walking is quite difficult
You can choose a lightweight electric wheelchair, which will be more convenient to use. For example, when an elderly person wants to walk for exercise, he can push the wheelchair slowly. The lightweight electric wheelchair is lighter and easier to push. If he is tired from pushing, the elderly can also directly get in the car to rest and control the electric wheelchair to drive.
In addition, lightweight electric wheelchairs are also highly portable. Even when traveling with the elderly, family members can easily carry the wheelchair into the trunk of the car. Because the body is small, the storage of lightweight electric wheelchairs is also very convenient.
2. If the elderly have inconvenient legs and feet but often need to go out
And if the wheelchair is not moved frequently, you can choose a lighter weight smart electric wheelchair, which weighs about 30 kilograms and can be folded into a car trunk. It is more comfortable and has more functions than a lightweight electric wheelchair.
Intelligent electric wheelchairs generally have functions such as electric reclining, one-button folding and remote control walking. We can choose and buy according to the physical condition and budget of the elderly at home: for example, the elderly are prone to back pain after sitting for a long time, and electric reclining can relieve one or two of them. ; If the elderly are weak, one-click folding is more labor-saving; if the elderly have weak hands or are in a daze, family members can remotely control the wheelchair to walk, making it easier to take the elderly out.
In addition, some smart electric wheelchairs can also hang a storage frame on the back, which is convenient for the elderly to put things when they go out to buy groceries or shopping.
Intelligent electric wheelchairs generally have functions such as electric reclining, one-button folding and remote control walking. We can choose and buy according to the physical condition and budget of the elderly at home: for example, the elderly are prone to back pain after sitting for a long time, and electric reclining can relieve one or two of them. ; If the elderly are weak, one-click folding is more labor-saving; if the elderly have weak hands or are in a daze, family members can remotely control the wheelchair to walk, making it easier to take the elderly out.
3. If the old man’s legs are weak and he cannot sit firmly
And if you don’t have any need to move the wheelchair, I think you can choose a comfortable electric wheelchair with a reclining function.
The reclining function allows the elderly to lie down on the wheelchair and rest for a while, relieving the discomfort of the elderly sitting in the wheelchair for a long time; the baffles under the armrests on both sides can prevent the elderly from sitting unsteadily and causing one side of the body to be exposed to a certain extent. Can play a fixed role.
Moreover, the chassis of this type of electric wheelchair is basically solid and stable. For the elderly with weak legs, there is almost no danger of falling over, and it is more secure to use; The removable double pedals can also save storage space.
Therefore, when choosing an electric wheelchair for the elderly at home, you must choose a suitable model. The most suitable one is the best! I hope this article can help you choose the right electric wheelchair!
Post time: Sep-11-2023