| You do not necessarily need to be completely | | | | compact size, portable scooters are not necessarily |
| immobile to benefit from portable mobility scooters. | | | | designed for larger individuals. You may have to check |
| Unlike motorized wheelchairs, portable mobility | | | | for a heavier duty model. |
| scooters are designed to get around in small places, | | | | The patented lightweight mini moxie scooter is a |
| have a small turn radius, and are powered by plugging | | | | perfect choice for travel. It folds up compactly and fits |
| them into electricity for recharging. Many retailers have | | | | in most vehicles. It can fit in the trunk or a car or the |
| commercial units at the entrance to their stores for | | | | back of a van, truck or SUV. It is very convenient and |
| customer use. | | | | has an approximate radius of twelve miles on one |
| Individuals who benefit from these scooters include: | | | | charge. Professionals recommend the purchase of |
| The elderly | | | | two batteries for you scooter so you always have a |
| Anyone with decreased endurance or stamina | | | | back up. |
| Anyone with difficulty walking long distances | | | | You can purchase a scooter new or used. If insurance |
| These with balance problems while walking | | | | will be paying for your scooter, you will probably have |
| People who may have had surgery such as for | | | | to purchase a new one. Some disabled persons (who |
| the back or limbs | | | | meet insurance criteria) may qualify for insurance to |
| Pregnant women who need to stay off of their | | | | pay for the scooter in its entirety. If you fall into this |
| feet. | | | | class of fortunate individuals, congratulations on getting |
| Many people can benefit from the mobility assistance | | | | to purchase a new scooter! |
| that lightweight portable mobility scooters provide. A | | | | If you do not have insurance to pay for your scooter |
| scooter can give back the freedom to shop, get | | | | you do still have options. There are quite a few good |
| outside, and go places that is often taken away when | | | | used portable mobility scooters on the market. You |
| someone has a problem getting around via walking. | | | | can check online at Craigslist or eBay; look at your |
| The portable scooter is a platform with three or four | | | | local newspaper, or call a local dealer. |
| wheels and a chair for sitting mounted a top. The unit | | | | You will want to thoroughly inspect a used scooter for |
| has handle bars used for steering and lever for | | | | signs of excess wear and inquire as to how old the |
| acceleration and braking. Operating the scooter will | | | | battery is. The battery is the most common part of a |
| require the ability to use the upper body (trunk and | | | | scooter that needs to be replaced. You might want to |
| arms) and to maintain an upright position. If you have | | | | purchase a second battery as well. |
| difficulty with grasping (dexterity) then a scooter may | | | | Portable mobility scooters give those with mobility |
| not be your best choice. You may require a | | | | problems an opportunity to enjoy life and engage in all |
| wheelchair that has push button operation. | | | | the activities that may have been taken away from |
| You will also want to consider your weight and size | | | | them. |
| when looking at portable mobility scooters. Due to their | | | | |