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What Are the Benefits of Folding Wheelchairs for Senior Citizens?
There comes a time when senior citizens realize that they need a little help moving around. The need for assistance can be due to hip problems, arthritis, and old injuries flaring up, among others. Having someone to walk you around may not be the most convenient way to look for help. It compromises your privacy and interferes with other people’s daily activities.
How about considering folding wheelchairs? Using folding wheelchairs comes with several benefits, some of which have been discussed below.
1. Mobility
It is common for senior citizens to experience increasing mobility difficulties. Some everyday activities can become more challenging due to body pain and old age. In most cases, you will be spending your time indoors. A wheelchair provides you the freedom to move around as you wish as the mobility device can fit into small and tight spaces and can be tucked away when not in use.
2. Active Lifestyle
As indicated earlier, some senior citizens spend a lot of their time indoors. This level of inactivity could lead to other unwanted health issues such as obesity and associated health problems. With a folding wheelchair, you will be able to move around the house and even outdoors. Public places like shops and restaurants are often required to adhere to accessibility standards, allowing you to enjoy all your city or town has to offer.
3. Self-Reliant
Being self-reliant is one of the most important things in life but it is so difficult to accomplish as you age. If you are physically weak, you will need to frequently lean on someone or hold on to various objects when moving around. It is not a pleasant experience when you have to rely on someone even when moving to the bathroom. A folding wheelchair will help you to be self-reliant.
4. Enjoying Activities
With a performance wheelchair, it will be easy for you to enjoy outdoor activities like you used to. The fact that you can move to the park and poolside without the assistance of any person makes everything worthwhile. With a high performance wheelchair, you can go shopping, dine at restaurants, go to the theatre, and explore park trails, which are physical activities you could not have attempted without the support of a wheelchair.
5. Easy Traveling
It can be difficult for a person with a rigid wheelchair to travel using public transport. Folding wheelchairs facilitate the movement of people in public transport systems because they can be easily folded and stored under the seats. Of course, these days, even rigid wheelchair users are finding public transportation more accessible than in previous years. Recent statistics from the Transportation Department indicated that more than 98% of public transportation buses are professionally equipped to accommodate people with wheelchairs.
6. Comfort
Besides aiding with mobility, wheelchairs are essential in supporting your back while at the same time ensuring that you have comfortable seating. If you have been struggling with back pain, which is highly associated with your seating area, getting the right wheelchair could eliminate the problem. You can also get a folding wheelchair that has strong support that encourages good posture.
Are you looking for
folding wheelchairs
to aid with your mobility? DME Hub is a leading wheelchair dealer that has been in the industry for more than 40 years. The company focuses on home medical equipment and supplies such as custom wheelchairs and other products that customers can benefit from. For quality services at affordable rates, call us today.
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Are you looking for
folding wheelchairs
to aid with your mobility? DME Hub is a leading wheelchair dealer that has been in the industry for more than 40 years
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