Could a transit wheelchair improve your everyday life?
The Benefits of a Transit Wheelchair: Everyday Life and elderly care
Do you find it difficult to get around on your own? Do you have a disability that prevents you from doing the things that others take for granted? If so, then a transit wheelchair might just be what the doctor ordered. We will answer the question – how could a transit wheelchair improve your everyday life?
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Transit wheelchairs can make the difference between a life of independence, and one of dependence. If you have been considering getting a transit wheelchair, but are not sure if it would work for your needs, this blog post will take an in-depth look at how transit wheelchairs can change your everyday life. We have written an interesting article about how elderly care is changing which you may find interesting.
How can they help you?
Although a passenger will need an attendant to push them along, they will still have the freedom of movement that they may not have in a standard wheelchair. This is due to the fact that transit wheelchairs do not require to be self-propelled, of which some patients may not be strong enough or perhaps even capable of performing.
When it comes to moving around a care home, or to a specific hospital clinic, or from an ambulance, the transit wheelchair comes into a league of its own.
An elderly or disabled passenger will feel safe once they’re securely strapped into a transit wheelchair because it is designed for transportation, but the design also ensures that the passenger cannot put themselves into a dangerous situation.
The transit wheelchair provides an unparalleled level of stability because it has four wheels and can be used on any surface without fear of tipping over or losing control. The chair’s width allows two people to pass each other in opposite directions.
Most care facilities will have transit wheelchair available.
Thankfully, most settings will have chairs available for your use which means that you will not need to purchase one yourself. They will also have a trained attendant or carer available for your own peace of mind and safety. This will make using the chair nice and easy for you.
A transit wheelchair can make your life easier when moving from room to room or place to place such as going out on an appointment or even just out for some fresh air. Think of it as a travel wheelchair with your own personal assistant to push you along. They are a lot different from a self propelled wheelchair.
Conclusion
Transit wheelchairs can make your life easier in many ways such as enabling you to be pushed to different locations, get to appointments, have a change of scenery whilst providing stability and relieving pressure on joints and muscles, avoiding pressure sores.
They are not just for elderly people, those with physical disabilities, or any kind of disabled passenger. A wide range of conditions that cause reduced mobility can be accommodated, including injury or mental health. They provide a fantastic mobility device for a lot of people on a daily basis.
If you are interested in how a transit wheelchair could improve your everyday life then it is worth contacting a mobility specialist to discuss the benefits of this type of chair. Our team can give you a wealth of advice.
Feel free to contact a member of our team on 01256 332723 or info@evacusafe.co.uk.