Elderly individuals who have been advised to stop driving, have given up their driving license, etc., have difficulty getting to places that are longer than a regular walk. Scoters come in handy for those elderly who want to keep their independence in getting to places without having to worry about transport. Although scooters are not ample like a car, they have their own set of exquisite features which make traveling comfortable and luxurious provided one picks the right scooter for their needs.
In brief, scooters are user-friendly vehicles that allow the elderly to go to friend’s houses, stores, mailbox, etc, and carry back goodies, navigate through rain, and in return allow the elderly individual to carry about their freedom to travel. These scooters are battery operated, chargeable overnight, can travel at optimum speeds with both forward and reverse function, and easy to maneuver. These types of elderly-friendly scooters are best suited for those who have deteriorating strength, balance, and endurance. All the running around activities for elderly individuals can be made easily without having to pin themselves to a wheelchair which makes them feel emotionally and physically crippled. Even the controls on these scooters are simple and easy to navigate around.
Buying a scooter is a big decision, and it is best suited for elderly individuals who have the following:
- Elderly individuals who reside in a locality or neighborhood with well-paved sidewalks or exclusive bicycle lanes for commuting.
- Elderly individuals who have both their memory and judgment, i.e, their cognitive abilities as well as hearing and vision in good degrees and without any major setbacks.
- A safeguard place to keep the scooter parked securely, and also contains an electrical socket for charging purposes without any hindrance.
- Individual physical ability to manage both boarding and getting off form the scooter and mobility of arms intact for maneuvering and handling the controls aptly.
- Elderly individuals with decreased physical ability due to factors like arthritis, respiratory issues, multiple sclerosis, etc, can choose scooters that are disabled friendly for effective use.