Safely Navigating Winter Roads with Mobility Devices
It’s that time of year again, moving out of pumpkin latte weather into hot cocoa weather, getting ready to celebrate the holiday season. Unfortunately, along with the merriment, decorations, and presents, comes snowy and icy weather. It’s for everyone to get around in the winter weather. However, it can be nearly impossible, or just outright frightening, for those who use walking aids or wheelchairs.
Investing in snow tires for your wheelchair. They are the type of rubber they are made of provides more traction on ice and snow, giving you more stability on slick surfaces to prevent slipping and sliding.
Clear the Snow
Obviously, you’re going to want to clear your driveway and walkway. Shovelling and clearing snow from a wheelchair may be near impossible Some tips on how to get this done safely, would be to throw salt down to melt the snow and ice, and you can even contact a local snow removal service or ask a neighbour or friend to clear your pathways and sidewalks for you.Get a Checkup
The batteries in electric wheelchairs react to the cold in much the same way as a car’s battery does. It may cause you a headache by not starting or working well. Be sure, before the cold weather set in, to get your wheelchair or scooter seen by a reputable repair shop that knows what to look for and how to fix or any issues that may become a problem so you can travel through the winter wonderland with peace of mind. Another item to check your list, maybe even while at your repair shop, would beInvesting in snow tires for your wheelchair. They are the type of rubber they are made of provides more traction on ice and snow, giving you more stability on slick surfaces to prevent slipping and sliding.