In today’s world, many more people are facing wheelchair use.  Whether cancer medications are wearing you down, a muscular or nerve disease makes it hard to walk, or other complication has made the use of a wheelchair necessary, choosing between a regular wheelchair and an electric wheelchair can be a tricky decision.

Many medical insurance groups are still stringent that anyone with ample upper body strength can handle a manual wheelchair, but how many of us truly have the necessary body strength?  What about the blisters that occur from routine maneuvering?  Blisters may seem trivial, but they can seriously disable a person bound to a manual wheelchair.

For this reason, many people are turning to electric wheelchairs.  Insurance companies are recognizing that a manual wheelchair is often not enough for the elderly and disabled.  Prices of manual wheelchairs are staying stable, but prices of electric wheelchairs are coming down quickly.  As the demand grows, supply is also increasing.  Instead of one company making electric wheelchairs, there are now dozens.  Competition is fierce, and prices are dropping in an effort to sell quickly.

With all the competition to produce sturdy, long-lasting, and cost efficient electric wheelchairs, there are also a huge array of styles, colors, and features.  You can choose between a traditional electric wheelchair or choose something with a more comfortable seating arrangement.  The options vary tremendously.  More and more companies are creating chairs that are custom built to match your body type.  With this special care being taken, the chairs are also lasting longer than ever!

Typically, the chair an electric wheelchair can hold is between fifteen and twenty-five hours.  You can get up in the morning, use your chair all day, and then recharge it at night while you are sleeping.  There is no risk of running out of battery power if you always recharge your electric wheelchair while you sleep.  If the battery does eventually lose its charge over time and need replacing, many companies will replace the battery free of charge.  There is no additional expense in battery replacement down the road.

The chair you choose is ultimately up to you and your doctor.  Sticking with the times however, electric wheelchairs are more durable than their manual counterparts.  They offer a wider array of seating and color options, as well.  Why not spend the rest of your time on earth in a chair that suits your needs, style, and tastes?  Choose electric!