Liberty Oxygen
Updated 1:26 PM CST, Wed January 6, 2016
Published Under: General
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There are so many options to choose from, but how do you know which type of mobility equipment is best for your situation or needs? In this series of articles on mobility equipment we take a look at the various options available and give you some information on each type to help you know which piece of equipment may be best suited for you or your senior loved one’s needs. This is the third article in the series and we’ll focus on power mobility scooters to help you understand if this type of equipment is needed for your situation. If you missed our previous articles in the series, click on the link for more information on crutches and knee walkers or walkers and rollators. 
A person who suffers from muscular degeneration, COPD, shortness of breath, weakness, tremors, or has difficulty with balance, weakness or dizziness to name a few examples, may be an ideal candidate for the assistance of a power mobility scooter. This person typically cannot complete activities in their daily living, such as dressing, toileting, ambulating or eating without assistance, but must be capable of operating a power vehicle in the home.
When choosing a power mobility scooter to fit your needs, especially during the Minnesota winter months, you should consider these factors:
With any of the above mentioned mobility aids, you can customize or personalize the equipment in a variety of ways. Liberty Oxygen offers creative ways to ‘trick out’ your medical equipment and many accessory pieces to help you transport items safely while maintaining the functionality to continue managing daily chores or errands independently. Stop in at any of the eight Minneapolis/St. Paul metro Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment locations and let the creative staff members show you some ideas to take your mobility equipment pieces to the next level.
There are many options to choose from and each customer’s situation is unique. Let our professional, trained experts at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment help you know what type of equipment fits best with your needs and will ensure your senior loved one is using the most efficient and safe type of mobility aid. 
A person who suffers from muscular degeneration, COPD, shortness of breath, weakness, tremors, or has difficulty with balance, weakness or dizziness to name a few examples, may be an ideal candidate for the assistance of a power mobility scooter. This person typically cannot complete activities in their daily living, such as dressing, toileting, ambulating or eating without assistance, but must be capable of operating a power vehicle in the home.
When choosing a power mobility scooter to fit your needs, especially during the Minnesota winter months, you should consider these factors:
- Portability
- Indoor maneuverability
- Versatility, both indoors and outdoors
- Outdoor capabilities, including performance and speed
- Weight capacity
With any of the above mentioned mobility aids, you can customize or personalize the equipment in a variety of ways. Liberty Oxygen offers creative ways to ‘trick out’ your medical equipment and many accessory pieces to help you transport items safely while maintaining the functionality to continue managing daily chores or errands independently. Stop in at any of the eight Minneapolis/St. Paul metro Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment locations and let the creative staff members show you some ideas to take your mobility equipment pieces to the next level.
There are many options to choose from and each customer’s situation is unique. Let our professional, trained experts at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment help you know what type of equipment fits best with your needs and will ensure your senior loved one is using the most efficient and safe type of mobility aid. 
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