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Maddak Specializes in home healthcare and rehabilitation products for the senior, disability and rehab markets, Maddak Inc. has been recognized as the largest manufacturer in the United States of Aids for Daily Living (ADL). Various therapeutic games and assessment kits for occupational, physical, speech and recreational therapists are also produced. Wheelchair accessories and all other products are marketed under the Ableware® trade name. For over 30 years, they have remained a family owned and operated company. They are committed to remaining independent and bringing out the best and most innovative products they can design. Maddak Inc. was the first companies in the world to introduce an elevated toilet seat and since then has been in the forefront of numerous innovative product developments, many times as a direct result of suggestions made by therapists and users of their products.

Personal mobilization products like rollators and scooters are two of the many innovations created out of the ordinary wheelchair. Though electrically operated wheelchairs are now manufactured, the conventional look still remains to connote a stigma of disability every time you see one. These scooters have a different look. Yet, it serves the purpose of assisting a person with disability, who can’t move places with the use of his or her own feet due to some accident or disorder.

But more than the innovation of a personal mobilization product, it is made for its main purpose of helping someone to be independent. Because of scooter accessories, electric wheelchairs are becoming more of a personalized possession. For example, the tank holders, cane holders, folding basket rears, front baskets and view mirrors, headlights and the like.

The accessories also give added comfort such as arm pads and cushions, which are slid into existing seat covers and prevents skin breakdown. Aside from that, accessories also bring convenience with gadgets for easy lift of a person from a scooter on ground to a vehicle. Seat belts are also available to ensure safety as an added accessory.

You can also purchase some replacement parts at www.wheelchairsabound.com, which are deemed essential for its main functions like the battery, tires and wheels. Batteries can be replaced once in a while. It depends on the quality of the purchased products. A higher price is not a guarantee that the products are long lasting.

Tires and wheels on the other hand should be replaced when it has deteriorated. Buying some extra set of wheels and tires in advance would be an advantage, too. When these products cannot serve its purpose anymore, you can replace it immediately. In this way, you can avoid the hassle of looking for some scooter accessories in your local market, which could be very time-consuming.

How many times have you been sitting in a quite place with your cane and discretely tried to lean your cane against another chair, a pew or a corner? I’ll bet nine times out of ten, before you left your cane has somehow ended up clanking to the floor. They never fall quietly. The noise usually draws unwanted attention. Human nature will cause others’ to look. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a simple gadget to hold your cane so it cannot be kicked over or bumped off where you balanced it? For sure you know there must be something out there to solve this little problem. I found a nice variety of cane and crutch holders on the web. Take a look.

Your method of getting around has a major impact your daily activities and the places you go.  Having the ability to stand and pivot could mean the difference between independence and depending on others for your most basic needs. Just being able to take a few steps can be a huge advantage, especially in tighter areas such as bathrooms. These tight areas allow for easy reaching and holding on to grab bars, sinks and counters. For some people the mobility solutions vary and may include multiple devices for each environment. For instance a manual wheelchair for the home, a scooter for work and even a handcycle for exercise. Mobility Assistance Equipment comes in many forms, shapes and sizes. The options include, but are not limited to:

• Assistive Devices for Ambulation- Items to help with walking such as walking canes, crutches and walkers and rollators.
• Manual wheelchair- Including chair with movable wheels to improve your ability to self-propel or be pushed by another individual.
• Power Asssist Devices- Added to manual wheelchairs to assist with propelling.
• Scooters – Three or Four wheeled devices with a tiller for steering, especially good for tight turns and manuvering.                                      
• Power Wheelchairs - Front wheel, Mid wheel and Rear wheel drive options, controlled by a joystick or an alternate control device. Available with multiple seating options including power seating options.                                                                                                                                                                                         

   There are many things to consider before investing in either of these devices, and such a purchase can be the ticket to greater independence. There are resources leading to actual end user reviews of many of these mobiity products. Do your research and get moving!