Many elderly people begin to have trouble getting around on their own. This can even happen within their own home. If you have a bit of difficulty maneuvering through your house and cannot walk for long periods when you are out in public, you might need to make some changes in your lifestyle. One easy way to help improve your mobility is with an electric wheelchair.

Wheelchairs might seem like a big hassle, after all, in the past they have been big and clunky and hard to navigate through your home. In the past, some of these you would even need to roll yourself. This could be tiring and burdensome. Modern wheelchairs are much easier to use. For one, many are electric powered, so you don't need to roll yourself anymore. Also, they can be much smaller and as a result often have a smaller turning radius. This allows for easier navigation in the tight spaces of your home€"a necessity for many individuals.

You might be surprised to learn that the cost of a wheelchair might be covered by your medical insurance, including Medicare. Some estimates say that as many as 90 percent of people in need of a wheelchair have most of or all of the cost covered for them by their insurance. This is extremely helpful as most seniors have limited income and these wheelchairs can sometimes be quite expensive.

Most wheelchair vendors will even take care of your insurance paperwork for you. Because they get paid either way, it is in the vendors' best interest to help you figure out how to purchase your new wheelchair. It doesn't matter to them whether the money comes from out of your pocket or from the coffers of your insurance company. A good vendor will help you to navigate the fine print and figure out a way for you to pay for your new piece of equipment. If you have a good Medicare supplement plan, the odds are that you are already covered by your insurance company and will have no cost at all. Again, an experience vendor will help you to figure this out.

An electric wheelchair can drastically improve your standard of living. While you might have been bound to a chair before, you can experience new mobility with one of these wheelchairs and get around your house or out at the supermarket much more easily. Many seniors find that they can become more sociable and go out and meet new friends once they eliminate their difficult in walking. If you or a loved one are in this situation, take the time to figure out if a new wheelchair might benefit you. If you think it will, you owe it to yourself to purchase one.