Mobility Scooters and Wheelchairs

The stair lifts can make for a more enjoyable life inside your home. The loss of mobility inside your own house can be devastating for you and your caregiver. The chair lifts can also ease the minds of your loved ones that live away from you.

You can now access rooms and even whole floors that may have been off limits to you without the chair lift. The chair lifts of today are designed to help give you back your independence. There are several different features all with different price ranges that should make one appropriate for each situation and budget. There is the indoor and then the out door chair lift. There is the straight and the curved chair lifts. It is important also that that these units meet a few requirements before we would want to take them inside our house. A few to consider is first of all the cosmetic appearance. They must look agreeable to the eyes as well as have a great work performance. No one would want a noisy piece of equipment inside the house that would disturb the other occupants. Along with the beauty and quietness, you will need a unit that can be dependable for several years of service to you or your loved one.

The chair lifts are ran off of DC battery power. The batteries are recharged after the use of the lift. The safety feature of batteries are no trailing wires with the added bonus of contributing to the overall cosmetic appearance of dangling, ugly wires. This also allows for use even in the event of a power outage. The lifts of today are very cost efficient and operate on a very low voltage. Another great feature of the chair lift is you can lift almost anything, not just a person. Great for helping with other items such as groceries, laundry or luggage.

A reconditioned stair lift may be a better investment if you plan to use the lift for a long period or even temporarily for a short period of time. Events like joint surgery or an injury might be a typical situation of a short time need. The cost of the reconditioned lift is often hundreds of dollars cheaper then a new unit. This reduced price could make the difference of someone having to move out of their home or could save money on remodeling costs. Make sure the reconditioned unit will match your stairs and the user needs. Determine which side of the stairs you will need to place the lift on. Being the new lifts are designed for the specific weight of the new owner, make sure there is no issue or the need for certain weight concerns. Can the newest owner use the lift or is there any physical limitations to be addressed. Some states have very stringent stair lift regulations and may require a certified professional to do the install and then to have an inspection.   Another great idea, if you need a way to transport your motorized or light weight wheelchair, try Harmar Scooter Lifts.  With a lift to fit almost every vehicle, these is one for your car.  Harmar Scooter Lifts also has a wide varity of ramps also.

Selecting a light weight wheelchair can be a bit overwhelming. The two basic types are Standard Wheel Chair and the Transport Wheel Chair. The standard wheel chair is distinguished by the two large wheels an the back with the two smaller caster wheels in front.

The standard wheel chair is most often propelled by the user or this chair can be pushed by a companion. The transport wheel chair has all four smaller caster type wheels and can not be propelled by the user but has to be pushed by a companion. The lighter the chair the easier it is to be propelled by the user or pushed by the companion. The weight of the chair will of course determine how difficult it will be to carry up the stairs or pick up and place in the trunk of a car. The standard wheel chair will generally have a weight capacity of 250 pounds. If the user needs a stronger chair, the heavy duty or bariatric wheel chair can support up to 500 pounds.

The width and depth is used to measured the seat size. Most wheel chairs will come in different sizes, the standard size is usually 18 inches wide and 16 inches deep ( 18” x 16” ). To determine accurate measurement for the hips—while sitting down, measure the distance for one hip across to the other hip. Add one to two inches on each side to allow for a comfortable fit, for example the extra space you might need for wearing a thicker and heavy coat. Measurement of the seat depth is from the back of the seat to around one or two inches behind the knee, while sitting down of course. The seat height is measured from the seat to the floor. A seat that is too high will give the user a hard time of entering and exiting the chair. The seat being too low will have the users feet dragging the floor. Proper seat measurement can be obtained by the user sitting down and measure the length from the bind in the knee to the heel. It is important to add one to two inches for clearance but subtract the cushion thickness. Seat cushions are recommended.

Arm rests provide shoulder and arm support. There are four basic types of arm rest. Fixed or Permanent. Adjustable. Removable. Flip-Back. There are also combinations. The length of the arm rest is either full length or the shorter desk length that allows for the user to sit closer to a desk or table. Leg rests will elevate the leg so it has a calf pad. The foot rest does not allow for the legs to be elevated. Both are available in the swing-away design that can be moved from the normal position directly in front of the chair and allows for ease of access in and out of the wheel chair seat.  If the inside of your house you may want to consider if the need for a stair lift is needed.  Some of the reconditioned stair lifts can be quiet a bit cheaper then the newer ones.  This will help not to worry about your loved one on the stairs.

One of the first electric scooters was invented in the garage of Al Thieme. The needs of a family member with multiple sclerosis was the motivation behind the design of this new type chair.

This simple design that begin in Bridgeport, Michigan in the year of 1968 and has now become the Amigo Mobility Scooter and has changed the lives of thousands and thousands of people around the world. With the invention of the power operated vehicle or the electric scooters as they are also know, the mobility of people with special needs has been increased. Not only the life of the special needs person but the family members and the care givers of this person has been alter in ways that will make their lives easier and more enjoyable for years to come. The owners of these chairs have found a new type of freedom and independence that few could even dream possible before.

We have become a very mobile society. With the invention and availability of the family car, air, plane and train and even boat travel, the desire for special needs people to join with us has been greatly simplified with the electric scooters. The development of the scooters has in turn led for the need to be able to transport them. A few innovative manufactures such as Harmar Mobility has set itself apart from the competition.

Harmar Mobility was founded by Chad Williams in southwest Florida, in1998. With a simple commitment of making your mobility products mobile. Harmar Mobility offers a complete line of premium auto access ramps and auto lifts. By offering a mobility solution for virtually every vehicle and mobility device, Harmar Mobility has become the leader in the industry with a reputation for the high quality of their products. Top quality products has also helped to grow the product lines. “The Harmar Difference” is what makes them unique. Designs to make the lifts lighter, simpler and stronger, all products are designed with the concern of the customer in mind. Ease of use and durability is very important in the development of all the Harmar Mobility products. This commitment is backed by the three year warranty. This warranty is also fully transferable.

If you have a light weight wheelchair, Harmar also has products available for your needs also.  Most of the ramps will be installed using the vehicles hitch which is permanently attached to your vehicle that normally allows for towing. The lifts will be wired with the supplied electrical harness that has full length leads that attach directly to your car battery. The lifts and ramps are designed to be fully weather resistant and to withstand outdoor use. Some of the models even come with remote hand controls, these are required to be stored inside the vehicle.