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It's time to get my mother a chair. She has frequent dizzy spells and tires easily when walking. I've been checking online about chairs, and wanted to see if anyone had any advice for me.
She can't push a wheelchair--weakness in her wrists due to arthritis and a broken wrist. I don't feel she could use an ecv because of the dizzy spells and some confusion. That's why I though a transport chair might be a good choice but I'm not sure if there is much difference between it and a regular wheelchair. The transport chair has hand brakes and that seemed to be a plus. Is one more comfortable to ride in or easier to push? What do I need to look for in a chair--easy folding, seat width, padded seat and back? Anything else?
Thanks if you can help!
She can't push a wheelchair--weakness in her wrists due to arthritis and a broken wrist. I don't feel she could use an ecv because of the dizzy spells and some confusion. That's why I though a transport chair might be a good choice but I'm not sure if there is much difference between it and a regular wheelchair. The transport chair has hand brakes and that seemed to be a plus. Is one more comfortable to ride in or easier to push? What do I need to look for in a chair--easy folding, seat width, padded seat and back? Anything else?
Thanks if you can help!