(WHTM) — The speed control dial on a wheelchair motor medical device has been recalled nationwide following three serious injuries and nearly 700 reported complaints. According to the U.S. Food & Drug ...

Older wheelchair users are more likely to be seriously injured from tipping or falling than younger people who use wheelchairs. Following safety tips protects both users and caregivers from harm and ...

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A wheelchair is a movable chair with wheels that you can control manually or electronically. Your doctor will give you a wheelchair prescription if you need help moving, most often because you are ...

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People with difficulty operating a manual wheelchair may benefit from an electric wheelchair, also called a power wheelchair. Under Original Medicare, Medicare Part B may cover the cost of an electric ...

DENVER — Michele Lujan needed a wheelchair for her 52-year-old husband who had been hospitalized with Covid-19. But she had lost her job, and money was tight. Insurance wouldn’t cover the cost, and ...

Find the perfect medical alert system now. Transport wheelchairs are compact, lightweight and foldable, which makes them easy to take from place to place. When you buy a transport wheelchair, it’s ...