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Can a Rollator Be Used as a Wheelchair? The Best Rollator Transport Chairs

senior man sitting in a rollator transport chair and smiling

Walkers that convert to wheelchairs are essential tools for seniors with limited mobility. They give the elderly the freedom to walk around as they please. But, when the senior needs the extra support or needs pushed, they quickly change into transport chairs. The best rollator transport chairs have comfortable seats, storage areas like baskets for …

Wheelchairs for Narrow Doorways: Save Your Walls and Woodwork!

woman in properly fit wheelchair for narrow doorways

One of the frustrating parts of having a wheelchair is that it can be too wide to move around your own home. Many older houses have small, narrow doorways that just will not accommodate the large size of some wheelchairs. So, here are some wheelchairs for narrow doorways that might just fit better through small …

What is the Most Comfortable Manual Wheelchair?

The pursuit of comfort in a wheelchair is often challenging. It can be difficult to enjoy sitting in a steel and vinyl chair that is made for the masses. There are many important factors that can make a wheelchair comfortable or miserable. The problem is most people aren’t aware of their options. But, don’t worry! …

Lightweight Folding Power Wheelchair Reviews for Portable Mobility!

man using a portable power chair at an atm

A power wheelchair can make a huge, positive impact on the quality of life for the elderly and disabled. I see it every day in my job providing mobility aids for the elderly and disabled at a home medical equipment company. It is exciting to see a bed-bound patient get up and move about the …

Great Gifts for People in Wheelchairs You’d Never Think Of!

I get asked about this subject a lot in my position as a provider of manual and power wheelchairs. People know that users of wheelchairs need things but they just aren’t sure what those “things” are. Many wheelchair users I work with are also too proud to ask. So, I thought I’d put together some …

Mobility Scooters: Advantages and Disadvantages

One area I struggle with in my daily practice as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) is when I get a request to provide an electric mobility scooter. Don’t get me wrong, they can be a wonderful help to someone who needs assistance getting around the house. They are particularly helpful outside for shopping and other …

Best Lightweight Wheelchairs that are Foldable, Portable, and Easy to Transport!

woman wishing she was pushing a lightweight wheelchair

If and when the time comes for a mobility device, the last thing you want is a heavy, clunky wheelchair that is hard to push and travel with. Most people don’t even know that wheelchairs come in all shapes and sizes… and weights! There are many factors that affect the weight of a wheelchair and …