Power mobility provides people the ability to be more independent outdoors and, to some extent, even indoors – probably not at home, but imagine the advantage of a scooter at a shopping center, for example. If you have lower body weakness/stiffness, decreased functional activity tolerance/stamina, lung disease, arthritis, obesity, and other diseases, a power scooter […]

Mobility scooters enable people to maintain their independence and help those with mobility challenges to maintain their lifestyle.  This is just one of the reasons why they have become so popular and have become a much more regular feature in our communities. Indeed, mobility scooters have lately become much more than just one of many […]

“You’re simply the best! Better than all the rest” that’s what Tina Turner would suggest being the best means, but when considering wheelchairs for the great outdoors, what does that really mean? Simply put it means finding the best fit between the person, the activity and the environment.   In recent years, there has been lots […]

Being able to go out, meet friends, be part of your community or just to get fresh air is essential to our health and well being, when our mobility is restricted this can significantly restrict your options, this is where a mobility scooter can allow you to maintain your social life.  Research from the Research […]

A power wheelchair gives you the freedom to move around within your environment, and with the vast choices on the market, picking the right one for you, can be a tough decision. One of the most important elements of your new power chair is the type of power drive. What Does Power Drive Mean? The […]

When taking part in or anticipating a powered wheelchair assessment what are your expectations? In my experience as a therapist there are a number of assessments I have read or witnessed which have focused on ensuring the wheelchair is the right size and that pressure care or postural needs are met.  This is a crucial […]

When considering the term ‘small’ and in this instance a ‘small mobility scooter’ we need to ensure there is context.  As the term is subjective (your opinion of small will be different to mine) we need to explore size options before considering why you might make certain choices. Size To give some context there are […]

The Invacare power wheelchair range offers a great deal of versatility, innovation and design, to suit the varying needs of a wheelchair user but how do you know which model is best for you? The range There are a number of models within the Invacare power wheelchair range and each has slightly different benefits for […]

When a person’s mobility begins to degenerate one of the first things to suffer is their social life. Buying a mobility scooter can change that, no longer do walks in the park, brunch dates in town or trips to the Zoo with the grandkids have to be a thing of a thing of the past. […]

It seems so many new products these days are claiming to be ‘SMART’ what does it really mean? How can a wheelchair be SMART? And can it really improve the driving experience? Invacare is leading the way in SMART technology for powered wheelchairs. Sometimes a product can be promoted as being SMART because it comes […]