Due to aging, the mobility of the elderly is increasingly lost, and electric wheelchairs and scooters are becoming their common means of transportation. But how to choose between an electric wheelchair and a scooter is a question, and we hope this non-exhaustive article will help you to some extent.
Adapt to different requirements
In terms of product design and function, both electric wheelchairs and scooters are designed to provide mobility services for the elderly with limited mobility. There are many similarities with the product, such as offering a low speed of 0-8 km/h, low bottom, friendly to the elderly, etc. The difference between them is that electric wheelchairs have little physical requirements on the driver and can be driven by elderly people with clear minds and only one finger to move, but scooters have higher physical requirements on the driver. Electric wheelchairs may be more suitable for partially paralyzed or hemiplegic older adults. The appearance and use concept of the elderly are very different. Although electric wheelchairs and scooters are similar in size and size, there are some essential differences. The electric wheelchair is developed on the basis of the wheelchair, so its appearance is still a wheelchair. However, the scooter is a novel and fashionable product with a fashionable appearance and a sense of the technological era. Because of this difference, older adults are more likely to choose a scooter than an electric wheelchair. Because they think being in a wheelchair is a sign of aging, and that’s exactly what they don’t want to show others. So the scooter that looks more fashionable and more acceptable has become a better choice for the elderly.
different driving experience
In the actual driving process, there are also obvious differences. The electric wheelchair has smaller front casters and larger drive wheels, making the wheelchair’s turning radius smaller and more maneuverable. It is easy to turn even in tight places. But its shortcomings are also obvious, because its swivel front casters are difficult to pass through the bumper, which causes the angle to shift easily when passing through the bumper. Scooters usually have 4 similarly sized wheels. It’s rear-wheel drive and has a bike-like turn. It is not as maneuverable as an electric wheelchair because of its long body and small turning angle. Both of these factors give it a larger turning radius than a wheelchair. However, it has better performance when going through the bumper.
Generally speaking, if the elderly are in good physical condition and mainly use it outdoors, they choose a scooter. Otherwise, we recommend an electric wheelchair.
Post time: Oct-18-2022
