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A Buyer s Guide to Powerchairs A powerchair is essentially a wheelchair that has been fitted with two electric motors, so that it doesn’t need to be pushed. It is driven using a joystick style controller, which is located on the armrest. The controller can usually be fitted to either armrest, and so can be suitable for left or right hand use. Most electric wheelchairs have a range of around 20 miles, whilst some will travel for up to 30 miles before the batteries need charging. The maximum speed is usually 4mph, but some newer models are capable of 6mph, but they cannot be used on the road unlike road a legal mobility scooter. Depending on dexterity,....... A Buyer s Guide to Riser Recliner Chairs Riser recliner chairs can help to provide enormous health benefits to those who are suffering from a wide range of medical conditions, including arthritis, asthma, circulation problems and back pain. For people who spend a lot of time in an armchair, the additional seating positions that a riser and recline chair can provide, can reduce the risk of pressure sores, and prevent other conditions from worsening. Electric lift chairs help the user to easily sit down and stand up. They are simple to use and are operated by a handset. The handset will be attached to the chair, so that it can’t be mislaid, and is always to hand when....... The Shocking Cost of Disability If you become or are born differently abled you may well be used to some measure of discrimination and disparity in today’s society. Attitudes of employers and the able bodied public are changing slowly and anti discrimination laws I’m sure go some way to raising awareness and changing attitudes however, lets be honest here, it can still be extremely difficult for any one with a disability to get around in many public places and items like powered wheelchairs are not a luxury but an essential item to own for many. No one ever seems to acknowledge or discuss the monetary strain that having a disability can impose on a person....... |
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