Question: My Mom cannot walk in the woods anymore. She doesn’t have balance or strength. But she would love to go on the trails. What kind of a wheelchair would work for her? (We assume we would push the wheelchair.) The ground is uneven, so we think the wheels would have to be large, and inflated. Any ideas?
Thanks so much!
Sue
Answer: Have you seen our article on all-terrain wheelchairs? Equipped with sturdy frames and rugged, shock-absorbing pneumatic tires, all-terrain chairs are designed to handle the kind of groundcover a regular wheelchair gets bogged down in, like sand, grass or gravel. All-terrain chairs generally have fully rotating wheels in the front to allow full turning and maneuverability, and they come in both power and manual models The main drawback is the higher price - a quick search turned up models ranging between $2500 and $3300 - so be sure to look around at the different options (including wheelchair rental and used chairs).