As we age, we often become less and less mobile and it becomes harder and harder to get around. It can be particularly irritating to see a previously active parent or grandparent trying to keep up with daily activities and outings. For seniors who find it harder to move around, an electric scooter may be the perfect solution.
What is an electric scooter for seniors?
An electric scooter is a small motor vehicle. It can be front, rear or four-wheel drive. The user sits on it in a sitting position similar to that of any chair and controls it with the steering wheel (similar to riding a bicycle).
How will the scooter help a senior?
An electric scooter for a senior is a device that facilitates mobility. Some seniors use an electric scooter as an alternative to walking, using public transport, or to get around longer distances, or simply to conveniently do and take their purchases home from the store.
The most important questions to ask when choosing a scooter for a senior
Will the electric scooter be used mainly indoors, outdoors, or both?
There are many answers to this question, and understanding where the user will most need help with increasing mobility will allow us to determine which models to consider. For example, a scooter for (primarily) indoor use does not have to be as durable as many models on predominantly indoor and outdoor use. Such dual-purpose scooters will definitely differ in price.
Will the electric scooter be purchased for cash from own funds or with the participation of subsidies?
An electric scooter is a fairly large expense - fortunately, when buying it, you can take advantage of many aid programs - details on how to use the subsidy under this program can be found in any professional medical store.
Is the electric scooter safe for a senior?
The design of this scooter provides the user with comfort and safety. The scooter is stable, does not tip over, and the person riding it does not need to be balanced. The vehicle develops a safe speed (depending on the specific model - from a few to several kilometers per hour), and has security features that automatically stop it, for example in the event of a person fainting behind the wheel. The operation of the scooter is extremely simple (even for a person who has never had contact with two-wheelers or driving a car).
What is the drive of an electric scooter?
Electric scooters for seniors have efficient and virtually maintenance-free gel batteries, thanks to which (depending on the capacity of a given model) you can travel from several to 20 - 40 km on a single charge. The batteries are charged from the socket for several hours (usually 6 to 8). The vehicles can withstand loads of up to one hundred and several dozen kilograms.
Where can you ride a scooter?
An electric mobility scooter is a three- or four-wheeled vehicle that moves smoothly on a smooth asphalt surface, but it can also ride on a well-paved dirt road, along a park path or a city sidewalk.
Does the scooter come with a warranty?
Of course - an electric scooter with the status of a medical product, having all the necessary certificates, purchased from a trusted supplier with experience in the rehabilitation industry is a key issue that should be considered when considering such a purchase.
In conclusion - is it worth considering the purchase of an electric scooter for a senior?
In our opinion, yes, because having a scooter has a real impact on increasing the mobility and independence of a senior, and having it does not bring any associations with disabilities or wheelchairs for the disabled. On the contrary - electric scooters are practical and modern vehicles for active, modern seniors who want to remain mobile, who are not afraid to use solutions that diversify their everyday, everyday functioning.