| The statisticians constantly report about our aging | | | | higher top speed than their 3 wheeled cousins. These |
| population growing steadily each year. Governments | | | | models although heavier can still easily be |
| are struggling to plan for this change in this population | | | | disassembled and placed in the car for transportation. |
| demographic. The smart businesses of the world have | | | | People with large open living spaces will have zero |
| long recognized the future needs of the elderly. | | | | problems utilizing the scooter indoors. Battery size is |
| Mobility for the elderly is a number one priority we | | | | typically able to supply a distance of 40km in distance. |
| must strive to sustain in later life. Having to rely on | | | | A few disadvantages of the 4 wheel model include |
| others, family and friends to help the aged 'live' | | | | their in ability to cope in small household space such as |
| everyday life doesn't sit well for many folk. For over 15 | | | | the kitchen and bathroom and the extra weight can |
| years now the use of mobility scooters has given | | | | cause some users problems when lifting the unit parts |
| peoples independence back. Begin able to move | | | | into a car. |
| efficient around home, still visiting the shopping mall, | | | | 3. 4 Wheel, Four wheel Drive - For those users who |
| enjoying the outdoors by interacting with nature can all | | | | manage at home but require assistance when in the |
| be made possible by acquiring a mobility scooter. | | | | outdoor environment. Elderly people who love to take |
| The below is a useful summary of the different types | | | | a 'long walk' or thrive on the 3 hour plus shopping trip, |
| of scooters widely available in today's market. | | | | the heavy duty models are perfect. Being able to |
| 1. 3 Wheeled Scooter - This model is particularly suited | | | | travel long distances at higher speeds makes these |
| for indoor use. Most models provide for a very tight | | | | models popular for the outdoor setting. Many users will |
| turning radius which allows movement in small condos, | | | | travel on the main road networks with the 4WD |
| houses, or shopping isles. The 3 wheeled models are | | | | models. |
| made with a low ground clearance making them easy | | | | Disadvantages for these models are only present if |
| to access. The models are very light weight and easily | | | | indoor use or limited outdoor use is required. Typically |
| disassembled to fit in a regular sized vehicle. | | | | these models are never disassembled. Many users |
| This model does have a few disadvantages, being its | | | | invest in small trailers to transport the scooter. Golf |
| inability to cope with a heavier person, the stability | | | | enthusiasts have these on order sometimes well |
| factor and its ability to perform well on the uneven | | | | before the legs give out!!! |
| outdoor surfaces. Battery size is typically on the small | | | | Test drive different models, analyze which conditions |
| side with 1 charge getting 15km in distance. | | | | are most required for the scooters use. Consider |
| 2. 4 Wheeled Scooter - This model is terrific for the | | | | transportation needs. But don't put off purchasing a |
| folk who require mobility mainly in the outdoor | | | | mobility scooter. Live a normal mobile life via Scooter |
| environment. The 4 wheels provide excellent stability | | | | use. |
| on uneven surfaces. The 4 wheel models have a | | | | |