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Wheelchairs -- A Guide To Independence

I had a bit of a problem. Someone close to me was going through a difficult time. I saw less and less of her, and she seemed to be feeling in pretty low spirits. I can understand how she felt her depression came from frustration at being unable to do basic things like run errands or get around the house. If you find yourself in a situation like my friend for whatever reason, whether it's because of your health or your age or your weight, then you need to do what she did. She's happier now than I have seen her in years. She had resisted the thought of getting a wheelchair for a long time. She told me once that she felt like she was succumbing to her illness by caving in and getting a wheelchair. I told her that it wasn't like giving up! And wheelchairs had come a long way in the last 10 years. We went online together to look at the newest developments in wheelchairs, and she started to get really excited about owning one. There were lightweight travel wheelchairs, wheel chairs with motors, and Jazzy electric wheel chair models of all kinds to choose from. They didn't look stuffy or old-fashioned at all, and they were very customizable. You could add whatever accessories you needed to make your chair more comfortable. My friend started to like the idea of wheelchairs more and more. After we researched the various models available and finally settled on a Jazzy electric wheel chair, she was really happy with her choice. She picked her favorite color for the body of the chair and added the accessories she wanted most, like a cupholder and a basket on the front to carry her things. The seat and handles were ergonomically designed for ultimate comfort. When the wheelchair came to her door, it took a little adjusting. Learning how to navigate at first took a little trial and error. She got into a few sticky situations that we still laugh about to this day! But in a short time driving her Jazzy electric wheel chair became second nature to her, and she didn't even have to think about it. The best part was that she regained her happiness and her sense of dignity again. She was able to do things for herself now instead of having to rely on others.