As We Grow Old A Lot Of Things Change.

The price of an electric wheelchair ranges from $4,000 to $30,000 or even more depending on the brand and special features of the electric wheelchair. The more sophisticated the wheelchair, the more expensive it will cost but still it is worth buying if it can really help you move around faster and easier.Well, here are some tips in choosing the best electric wheelchair from among many brands that you can find in the market. First, you should do a research and learn the advantages as well as the disadvantages of each brand of wheelchair that you find in different stores. Try to know which one suits you or your patient's needs or which one can really provide easy mobility.

To better guide you, below are the drive systems for different types of  wheelchair.Front Wheel Drive Wheelchair- This is slower than the mid wheel drive and rear wheel drive but is considered to have a more balanced structural bodyMid Wheel Drive Wheelchairs- This type of wheel chair is considered to have great balanced components although there are instances when you will encounter trouble in the starting and stopping the wheelchair.Rear Wheel Drive Wheelchairs- It is the most common drive system in an electric wheel chair.

This is considered to be the fastest but sometime you will have difficulty in turning to a different direction.Next, as mentioned above, power chair or electric wheelchair comes in different types and brands that offer special features. Some wheelchairs can be controlled by a simple joystick while others come in keyboard style. There are also wheelchairs that can be controlled by the breathing of the user. A new feature that you can find in modern wheelchairs is balancing capacity of the wheelchair to allow the user to appear as though he/she is standing.

Always remember that all features offered must be associated with safety, comfort and mobility.Another important thing that you should also consider is the size of the wheelchair. You should choose a size that suits the age, need and weight of the user. There are electric wheelchairs specially made for children, teenagers or heavy individuals.Frequency of use should also be considered when choosing an electric wheel chair.

Think on how often the wheelchair will be used by you or your patient. If you'll use it daily, then you should find one that is durable and built to last.Last but not the least; know the speed and life span of the electric wheelchair's battery. You must learn how many hours the battery would last and how often will you charge it. Of course, you don't want to be stuck someplace due to simple battery problem.As we grow old, a lot of things change.