Keep the adventures coming
NOW is a good time to plan a winter sun holiday to warmer climes.
A lightweight folding powerchair could help you take full advantage of any sunshine getaways on offer, as well as making it easier to join in with the fun if planning a festive family gathering at home.
It can be used inside and out, is quick to fold and can be easily fitted inside a car boot.
Flying overseas with one is quite feasible as they are foldable, compact and sturdy and come with a lithium-ion battery suitable for air travel.
Tony Plant (pictured right) recently took his powerchair to Walt Disney World Florida, during a wider America trip.
He says: ‘We had ten flights in total and they all went smoothly, and the batteries lasted fine even on a long day at the theme parks.’
Cruising is possible with a folding powerchair, meaning you can get from the captain’s table to the theatre without strain. And it provides a great way to enjoy family walks and days out, with a 27-mile range.
It’s worth asking a specialist company to show you models to try at home. The best even offer an assessment by an occupational therapist, to ensure you find a powerchair that’s exactly right.
JUST because the days are less bright, it doesn’t mean you have to put adventures on your mobility scooter on hold.
All- weather canopies on higher-end scooters are getting sturdier and more stylish, offering windscreen-like resistance in adverse weather conditions.
Scooters with larger, pneumatic tyres and all-round suspension make for a smoother ride, too.