Even Wheelchairs Can Be Dangerous!

The quality of life of people with a handicap or other mobility problem is greatly improved by a wheelchair, power scooter, powered wheelchair or other such mobility devices. However you can benefit from one of these devices without being permanently confined to one.

A wheelchair can allow a person who cannot walk for any great distance to take trips with friends and family and to gain the freedom to attend to other personal matters. Wheelchairs provide the ability to go places like the beach, mall, parks, sporting event and even Disney World.

Mobility devices in general provide quality of life not only for those with the handicap, but also for their loved ones and caregivers. My grandma’s life greatly improved once she got her wheelchair as did my mom’s after receiving her power scooter once she should no longer walk for any duration.

The benefits of wheel chairs and power scooter are huge, but dangers do exist. Some of the simple tasks that we take for granted can be cause for concern for those with a handicap. Negotiating ramps, curbs and roadways in a scooter, wheelchair or other mobility device are especially dangerous. Even simple acts like going to the bathroom, getting into and out of the wheelchair or transportation vehicles create a potentially dangerous situation.

Slips on wet ramps are especially dangerous for wheelchair users where getting stuck or rolling over can occur. Traveling over water-covered roads and sidewalks and negotiating potholes can create potentially dangerous situations. Getting stuck or trapped in a wheelchair can be dangerous and demoralizing as it drives home the physical limitations of a handicapped person. Often times a person is reluctant to call for emergency help, but would call on family or friends in such a situation.

But all is not lost. Today’s technology can provide automated assistance for those in need of it. One such new product the ScooterTracker is a system that can track the location of a mobility device or individual. A simple push-button on a pendant or wrist strap can call for assistance in an emergency. ScooterTracker can call for help anywhere in the United States and abroad using the nationwide cellular network. Automated help can be provided using sensors to identify an accident or rider that has fallen from the wheelchair.

Learn more about the dangers of wheelchair accidents. Stop by the ScooterTracker website where you can find more information on the latest technologies and what it can do for you.