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______ Lauren Hill has over 20 years experience in the medical consumer industry. She is now the PR Director of WheelchairForMe.com. Lauren is sharing her knowledge about power wheelchairs with great articles, blog posts and a heavy visited Twitter account. To learn more about some of the products discussed in this article please contact a WheelchairForMe.com Mobility Specialist by filling out this prequalification form or calling 877-359-2922.
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The first thing many first time wheelchair users realize once they get their new chair is that although they are very mobile locally, they want to be able to take their wheelchair everywhere they go. This requires some sort of vehicle that can safely transport them and their wheelchair. There is a lot that goes into choosing the right vehicle for you, which is discussed in an article here.
America is getting fat. There is no way around it. The National Center for Health Statistics has been studying obesity in the United States for the past 40 years and their latest studies show that over 63% of all Americans are overweight. And 47% of those overweight Americans are termed clinically obese. With statistics like these it is no wonder that there has been increased demand for power wheelchairs that can support larger weights and individuals.
Power wheelchairs are an amazing tool and comfort for the elderly. Power wheelchairs allow someone who would not normally be mobile to keep living their life independently and with freedom of movement. No longer is your parent or grandparent dependent on you or someone else to help them around the house or down the street to the grocery store – they can do it on their own with the help of their power wheelchair. However, a power wheelchair is not without its limitations.
