Electric wheelchairs, lifts and other mobility equipment like scooters have made living for those with medical special needs easier and safer. Both electric scooters and wheelchairs work on electric, rechargeable batteries. Batteries vary, but an ideal battery life is at least 10-20 miles of covered distance. Charging time should require no more than eight hours. Chair Lifts
When a wheelchair-bound person or person with medical special needs has to descend or ascend, or transport a wheelchair, electric lifts use hydraulic pumps to lift the person and the wheelchair safely and quickly. Some lifts have a self-tensioning hook with a 200 lb. capacity, meant for lifting only the wheelchair or scooter. Other lifts have complete platforms and can lift up to 400 lbs. or more--the occupant and chair. Simple hook-only models start around $500 (that is the manufacturer suggested price) and platform lifts with high weight capacities go for $2,500 or more. However, these chair lifts can be found at a significant discount on eBay. Other Medical Special Needs
Hearing aids are life-altering products for many suffering from hearing loss and those with other ear-related medical special needs. Many people wear binaural, or "two-eared" hearing aids instead of one. In-the-Ear (ITE) hearing aids fit completely in the outer ear for mild or severe loss, while Behind-the-Ear (BTE) aids are worn in and around the ear for more profound loss. Other options include In-the-Canal (ITC) aids and body aids. Digital options are the newest and best technology in this field and should be discussed with your doctor. Advances in diabetes test strips have made life easier for those suffering with this disease. Through a small sample of blood, test strips can determine level of blood sugar in your system. They are an essential tool for living with diabetes and are used in combination with other diabetes testing supply kits.
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