Articles - Mobility Scooters
What’s the Difference Between a Mobility Scooter and a Powered Wheelchair?
generic electric mobility scooter for disabled or elderly people against white background in studio Are you considering the purchase of a motorized mobility aid? While there are many models to choose from, these devices fall into two basic categories: scooters and powered wheelchairs. Both provide reliable personal transportation for those with mobility limitations, but there are ...
How Much Do Mobility Scooters Cost?
If walking is becoming increasingly difficult, an electric scooter can make a huge difference. These mobility devices are powerful enough to provide access to nearby destinations and nimble enough to navigate inside most buildings, which can make them an invaluable tool for maintaining your independence. If you’re considering the purchase of a mobility scooter, a good first step is ...
Where Can I Drive a Mobility Scooter?
If you have difficulty walking long distances, a mobility scooter can make a world of difference. But while a scooter offers a reliable means of getting around, there are a few things to take into consideration before heading out the door on one. Because the Barrier Free Store sells and rents a variety of electric scooters, we get asked plenty ...
Where Can I Rent a Mobility Scooter?
For those who have difficulty walking long distances, mobility scooters provide a safe, comfortable, and reliable means of getting around. But what if you only need a scooter for a limited time? Temporary conditions such as convalescing from a recent surgery or an injury can limit mobility for several weeks or more. Pregnancies in their third trimesters can sometimes require ...
Will Medicare Pay for a Mobility Scooter?
As we age, getting around becomes progressively more difficult. It may be a slow, incremental process of declining mobility, or it could be the result of an injury or illness, but sooner or later nearly every senior will need to rely on a mobility device of some sort to get quickly and safely from point A to point B. For ...
