Although electric wheelchairs have become very popular, many consumers are still at a loss when choosing electric wheelchairs. They don’t know what kind of electric wheelchair is suitable for their elderly to choose by feeling, looking at the price. Weiyijia Wheelchair Network tells you how to choose electric wheelchairs. !
1. Choose according to the level of awareness of the user
(1) For patients with dementia, a history of epilepsy and other disorders of consciousness, it is recommended to choose a remote-controlled electric wheelchair or a double electric wheelchair that can be controlled by relatives, and relatives or caregivers drive the elderly to travel.
2) Only the inconvenient legs and feet, the clear-headed elderly can choose any electric wheelchair to operate and drive by themselves and travel freely;
(3) For the elderly with hemiplegia, it is better to choose an electric wheelchair with the armrests on both sides that can be lifted back or can be removed, which is convenient for getting on and off the wheelchair or changing the position between the wheelchair and the bed.
2. Choose an electric wheelchair according to the usage scenario
(1) If you travel frequently, you can choose a portable electric wheelchair, which is light and easy to fold, easy to carry, and can be used by any means of transportation such as planes, subways, buses, etc.;
(2) If you choose an electric wheelchair just for daily use near your home, you can choose a traditional electric wheelchair. But be sure to choose one with an electromagnetic brake!
3. For younger disabled friends to choose an electric wheelchair, in addition to the above factors, they should also consider the material and structural design of the frame, battery capacity, durability and other factors.
Because young disabled friends have a wider range of daily activities than the elderly, the frequency of using electric wheelchairs is higher. Another point is that most young disabled friends do not care as much as the elderly when using electric wheelchairs. This group of users is the most wheelchair-intensive. We have many disabled customers and friends who bought other brands of electric wheelchairs in the early days and basically used one for a year and then scrapped them. Later, many disabled people switched to medium and high-end brands such as Kangyang electric wheelchairs and Milebu electric wheelchairs. longer term.
Friends with disabilities should pay attention to the following aspects when choosing an electric wheelchair:
(1) Those who cannot maintain a sitting position for a long time or are inconvenient to decompress, can choose a standing electric wheelchair;
(2) Those who cannot maintain a stable sitting posture should choose an electric wheelchair with an ergonomic seat with a safety strap and a headrest;
(3) Those who are completely paralyzed in both lower limbs should choose an electric wheelchair with adjustable feet, preferably with a lift function, which can be controlled and changed by themselves to prevent bedsores;
(4) People who need to take high objects frequently, such as those with disabilities who need to cook in the kitchen, sell goods in stores, etc., can choose a lift-type electric wheelchair.
(5) Disabled athletes: Professional sports wheelchairs can be used for competitive sports. Due to the slow speed of electric wheelchairs, they are not suitable for disabled athletes to compete. As a disabled athlete, you can choose to install an electric wheelchair head for your daily travel.
The above are the skills and methods of how to choose an electric wheelchair that Weiyijia Wheelchair Network has sorted out for you. Following the above principles, you can choose a suitable electric wheelchair. If you have more questions about electric wheelchairs and elderly electric scooters, please feel free to contact us.
Post time: Sep-30-2022