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Mobility Scooters and the Highway Code

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

From The Guardian:

Mobility scooters, capable of hitting speeds up 8mph, are being kept in check by a new highway code, warning users of the dangers of speeding and drink driving.

A booklet created by Herefordshire Council is trying to enforce the strict 4mph rule for mobility scooters and warn of the dangers that elderly and disabled face while using the vehicles.

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Herefordshire Council has spent hundreds of pounds drawing up the booklet, which features cartoon characters in various scenarios, such as one man who has got his scarf caught under his wheel, and a granny caught up in traffic.

The guidelines helpfully advise users: “Do not use your scooter if you have been drinking alcohol or taking drugs”.

It warns users: “Make sure that you know what all the switches and levers on your scooter do, and that you can control it properly before you go out on it.”

It points out the potential pitfalls scooter users face, telling them to plan their journey accordingly and make sure they have enough battery power as “steep hills, high kerbs or other obstructions may make it impossible to tackle certain routes”.

The new code also forbid extra passengers from hitching a ride - including pets which may prove a distraction.

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Independence with Mobility Electric Scooters

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

No need to feel disabled any longer. Advanced mobility electric scooters can provide independence for the handicapped, disabled or elderly.

There has been much advancement in the field of wheelchairs, specifically mobility wheelchairs. But now there is something even more versatile, mobility electric scooters. When it comes to the elderly or handicapped mobility scooters may be the best thing since sliced bread.

In the past disabled persons would lose out on many uplifting activities. But with the innovations in mobility scooters, the elderly and handicapped are not feeling quite as old or as feeble as they once were. Why? When you can get around almost as well as active healthy people you can return to being a part of the family or community. Independence is once again your ally. The ability to get around the house or out in public once again can be a major boost in a persons self worth. No more dependence on others to perform common everyday tasks.

Motorized electric scooters for people with a handicap are fast becoming the way of the future. With technological advances being made with regard to electric mobility scooters it’s no wonder they have taken the disabled world by storm. It’s a thrill seeing a 90 year old man walking his dog with the help of a mobility electric scooter, something that he wouldn’t have been possible just a few short years ago. But now there is practically nowhere a person can’t go with the help of an electric motor scooter.

There are gas motor scooters and electric motorized scooters, but for the handicapped gas scooters are out and electric is in. No need for gas, just plug it in for a recharge and then off you go with full independence once again. These wonderful scooters are getting faster and lighter. Plus, the scooter batteries have drastically improved, allowing much longer periods of driving without the need for a recharge. Wouldn’t it be nice being able to scoot around all day without the need for a charge?

Another advantage of mobility electric motor scooters is the cost. They are not only becoming increasingly less expensive, but if a person is disabled or handicapped it may even be possible to have Medicare or other medical insurance pick up some or all of the tab.

When purchasing an electric scooter be sure to take it for a test drive before buying. The most important thing is making sure that your motorized scooter is comfortable. By purchasing a comfortable scooter it’ll be a pleasant drive anywhere you go. Another consideration is the cost. If at all possible have your health insurance company pay for part of the price. But even if you have no insurance it is well worth the price. No price can be put on being independent and mobile, especially if you’ve been laid up for awhile.

One of the many options available in mobile electric scooters is their number of wheels. There are models that have either 3 wheels or 4 wheels. The 3 wheel scooters are typically lighter in weight. The 4 wheel models are typically heavier, but may be a little better balanced when going quickly around a turn. Two wheels in the front make for a more stable vehicle around sharp corners. Once again, it is wise to test drive before buying.

There are many different options including colors, sizes, weights, number of wheels, battery capacity and the types of seats. If chosen carefully an electric scooter can become one of the best purchases ever made for the handicapped, disabled or elderly.

5 Minute First Aid for Older People

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Written by the experts in first aid, the Red Cross, and specifically with the elderly in mind, this new and unique series offers an easy and engaging way to learn first aid that is relevant to you. It is structured in five-minute, easily digestible chunks that will ensure that the reader gains all the essential knowledge as well as the confidence needed to save a life. The personal, friendly tone and engaging features of the book, such as the self-testers and key skill sections make reading enjoyable and the information easy to absorb.

Five-Minute First Aid for Older People will provide any older person and their family, friends and carers with invaluable information and advice, from mobility problems, trips and falls and common illnesses, to bleeding, using common medicines and emergency resuscitation.

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