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Previously we I discussed buying second hand wheelchairs and heres another option, which is wheelchair rental. This form of rental of wheelchair is ideal for people who suffer injuries temporarily impairing their mobility or people who are travelling or going on vacation who have disabilities or impaired mobility both benefit from wheelchair rental services. Wheelchairs, scooters, and electric wheelchairs can be rented locally or reserved online.

Health insurance will sometimes covers the cost of wheelchair rentals, if you have a doctor’s prescription. Pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics usually rent wheelchairs. Check your yellow pages, a section on wheelchairs may exist.

Wheelchair rental services are available for travellers so if you’re planning a vacation, or travelling by plane, look into it, it will make your travelling experience more comfortable. Airports will offer wheelchair and scooter rentals for travellers. You can rent a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and wheelchair with the same services and have everything waiting at the airport. You should be able to find a wheelchair or scooter rental service in any major airport or city. Renting scooters can make a visit to a theme park or other tourist attraction easier for people with reduced mobility as well.

If you’re going on a cruise ship, make plans in advance and be sure to book with a cruise line that will offer you accommodation with your needs taken into consideration.

Wheelchair rental services help people with limited mobility, offering convenient services for travellers and for people who suffer injuries.

Remember researching before renting your wheelchair will pay off.

For your essential guide to lightweight wheelchairs and Rental of Wheelchair for Travel or Temporary Impairment

Mild cognitive impairment, (MCI), is a condition in which a person has problems with memory, language, recall and other simple activities of daily living which are severe enough to be noticeable to other people. Often times those affected are frustrated by inabilities to perform otherwise simple things that perhaps a child could easily perform. Research has shown that individuals with MCI have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease over the next few years, especially when their main problem is memory although not everyone diagnosed with MCI goes on to develop Alzheimer’s. Although Parkinson’s is a movement disorder, areas involved in the disease are also the areas involved in MCI. It is therefore not uncommon for patients suffering with MCI to exhibit balance loss, dysequilibrium and thus increased risk for fall. Because of the overlap of these disorders, when they are recognized early, they can oftentimes be successfully managed with appropriate rehabilitation. My office has had tremendous success in managing patients with these disorders and the earlier treatment is sought, the better typically the outcome. End stage disorders invariably involve drug therapy and or live-in care due to overwhelming disability and incapacitation. Typically at the onset of these disorders, the use of a cane to assist with walking becomes necessary. This eventually progresses to a walker. Although this is good for stability, it causes the brain to work even less, thus eventually requiring advancement to a wheel chair. Due to the lack of gravitational influence from no longer weight bearing upright, this leads to even more rapid deterioration and incapacitation. Because of the severity of progression associated with these disorders, if you or a loved one seem to fit the general description of MCI, we urge you to consider coming in to see us for a consultation. We never charge for this service, and, you can also have a free balance test using state of the art computerized dynamic posturography on the same visit.

Dr. Scopelliti has over 1000 hours in postdoctoral neurology, and is a board certified chiropractic neurologist, practicing at the 279 Professional Arts Bldg at the rear of Monmouth Medical Center, in Long Branch, NJ. He is also currently the president of the NJ Chiropractic Council on Neurology, (website: www.dcneuro.info). With over twenty years of practice, ten of those years specializing in neurology, his office focuses on the drug free management of patients with vertigo, dizziness, balance loss, presyncope, dystonia, various stages of coma, and many other neurologic as well as behavioral and cognitive disorders. Dr. Scopelliti is an author and lecturer of postdoctoral neurology, and has also written several software applications for vestibular rehabilitation; www.dcneuro.biz. Because of the nature of our practice and the high level of difficulty involved with the types of patients seen, our office customarily sees patients from several states for consultation and/or co-management. Dr. Scopelliti offers a free no obligation consultation including a balance test/risk of fall analysis prior to the commencement of any examinations or treatment. The office can be reached at (732) 229-5250 to arrange a free consultation, ($75 value), and balance screen. Dr. Scopelliti has a wealth of information updated weekly on the web at www.dcneuro.net. Visit our Guest Book link at www.dcneuro.net/guests.htm to see what real patients have had to say.