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Electric scooter??

I am having a hard time walking. I don't want to go into assisted living.
I am thinking maybe purchasing an electric scooter for my home interior.
I will greatly appreciate any feedback you might give me.

Are you on disability, SSDI, SSI?
Check into the 'Scooter Store' & they
have ones for getting around in the house.
They also help with ins coverage.
A full electric wheelchair is large and more difficult to
maneuver in tight spaces.

A good one for inside and easy to load when doing a little shopping is a GoGo by Pride. I understand they aren't that comfortable for an extended period of time but good to maneuver and good around the house. There are other brands as well. Pride is just one.

Medicare should cover the cost if a doctor prescribes it and you need to use it to get around in your house. Medicare will no longer cover the larger mobility scooters which are nice for outside. I know, I have a Pride Legend for outside. I paid for it all out of pocket. I do not need one for inside yet.

Some people do prefer an electric wheelchair. It's just what works for you.

Cumbersome and may not be portable

Hello;

I hope all of you are enjoying a sunshine day!!! :D:icecream:

I'm glad "easy to load" was mentioned here. Some scooters are too cumbersome to load. They come apart but the lightest piece weighs in at 60 lbs!!! Some electric wheelchairs do not come apart of collapse for the trunk of the car. Specialized vehicles are expensive and buses that have lifts may not go where you want to go (the area I live in is like this and cuts are imminent). Don't mean to sound so doom and gloom here, but just wanted to pass this along.

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Originally Posted by Kitt (Post 582692)

hi there

see if you can hire one before you buy, to check whether your house could accomodate one in terms of area required for turning, etc. Sometimes hallways can be too narrow to allow turning into a room, and at the end of the day it is not going to be very useful if you can't get into your bathroom or bedroom etc.

I know people who have successfully used them indoors so if could be a good solution. But I do agree that they are very heavy things to transport, even if they do come apart. You would also need ramp access to your house if you planned on using it outdoors at anystage.

I sometimes use those mobility scooters you can borrow at the mall - they are great, and they will even bring them out to the car for you. I find if I walk the dogs and then go to the mall my leg gives out on me (I have a motor aspect to my PN).

best of luck with it all, and I will be really interested to hear how you get on with it

cheers
raglet

The heaviest piece on a GoGo by Pride weighs 28 lbs. This type of mobility scooter has a good turning ratio and is ideal for your home or shopping. Go to a scooter store and see what might work for you.

The heaviest piece on my Pride Legend is 61 lbs. You can take it apart, but we do not. We have a ramp to run it into and out of our vehicle when we want to take it. That works really well. I bought mine for outside use. If I need something in the house or one to take along shopping, it would be a mobility scooter like a GoGo by Pride.

And yes, you would need some type of ramp if you have steps and want to take it outside. You do not need a specialized vehicle to load either a mobility scooter or an electric wheelchair. They fit nicely into a minivan or the like.

You should also be certain that wherever you buy the scooter from, that they service them. Otherwise, if you should have a problem, you might not find any place close to you that does service whatever brand you buy.