You also want to make sure that your wheelchair is narrow enough to get through doorways in your home. We suggest that you measure your doorways before selecting a wheelchair to ensure that you will be able to get around your home easily. If you expect to be unable to walk for a significant period of time, or if you are becoming weaker over time, you may want to invest in a scooter, which is a battery-powered cart. A scooter is particularly helpful if you will be traveling outside quite a bit, or if you will be traveling long distances down hallways or in mall areas. A scooter usually is not a good alternative for maneuverability around home because of its size and shape, so you may want to have a regular wheelchair, walker, or some other device to use around your home, depending upon your level of mobility.
Walkers are some of the most versatile mobility devices available.
Most of them are both lightweight and foldable, which makes them easy to transport and easy to store. You can get them with wheels on the front legs or on all four legs. Other convenient add-ons include baskets or tote bags for carrying your possessions, and trays that attach to the front of the walker. You can place a fair amount of your weight on the walker itself, so it is especially good for people who are recovering from hip, leg or ankle surgery. Walkers also have the advantage of being comparatively inexpensive.