FIL is 92 and can hardly walk with a rollator. I got him a wheelchair but he's too weak to push himself around. he's in assisted care and says it's too hard for him to get to the dining room and other functions.
He's looking at a Scootle for almost $2,000.
Any recommendations for something cheaper?
It would be worth checking that out.
A PT should assess it and his need for the motorized scooter.
I would also try several types before settling on one.
You might also find a used one on line.
Well, the seniors back then took advantage of those ads. So much so that Medicare was dishing out tons of money for scooters. It was one of Medicare’s top expenses. Now you have to jump through hoops for a scooter.
Try Craig’s list or Marketplace. First check with the facilty if they are allowed.
It was battery operated, so it had to be plugged in periodically for charging.
Dad didn't need it for rehab, was never in AL, but I do recall that at least 3 of the rehabs he was in had space for scooters. I do recall seeing a few residents using them, sometimes with assistance from an aide or someone else.
Besides providing transit, I thought that one of the important aspects was to convey a sense of self reliance and freedom.
It might also be time to consider whether the AL is going to work for him long term, if getting oneself to the dining room is mandatory what happens when he loses that ability even with the aid of a power chair?