Mobility is key to independence

Growing older is no longer beset with so many physical obstacles thanks to a wealth of mobility inventions and innovations.

But with hundreds of different gadgets, devices and aids to choose from, how do you know which products offer the perfect solution for you?

Keeping yourself mobile and retaining your independence is something that has become easier with the growth of mobility aids.

The range of scooters, wheelchairs and aids that are available has never been greater and this has given more people the chance to get out and about.

Exel Mobility in Ayrshire offers an extensive range of mobility scooters, mobility wheelchairs, rise and recline chairs, rolltors and walking aids.

The team offer a free visit where they can come out and assess a person’s needs in their home.

Consider the tiller and controls you can operate if you have arthritic fingers otherwise you could waste money or buy a scooter that is not the safest or most comfortable.

Scooters that can be used to travel on pavements and in shopping areas are called class 2 scooters. For someone who lives near a high street and can get around without using roads this may be a good choice. Class 2 scooters are smaller, lighter and often cheaper than those designed for the road.

There are two types of scooters: folding and dismantling. Folding scooters can be reduced to a compact shape and wheeled like a wheelie case.

Important issues to consider are the types of journey you plan to make, the type of terrain you will cover and storage facilities, along with your body weight and size. You should also think about where you will store your scooter when it is not in use.

If you can charge its battery separately do you have somewhere dry and secure to keep it?

So get out there and do your research. Ask the experts and, above all, work toward keeping your