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Best Indoor Wheelchair Alternatives
- 2025-01-13
- Reading time: 9 min.

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Why Might Mobility-Challenged Individuals Seek Wheelchair Alternatives?
Millions of elderly and disabled Americans have limited mobility1, requiring them to seek ways to navigate their homes and manage their daily routines. As one possible solution, traditional wheelchairs have long been a staple for those seeking mobility assistance. However, wheelchairs have several limitations, notably when used inside the home. Thankfully, wheelchair alternatives are now available to help users with mobility challenges lead more active and fulfilling lives.
For starters, wheelchairs occupy considerable space, making negotiating tight spaces, such as hallways, kitchens, and doorways difficult. They can also be cumbersome to use for routine tasks like cooking, cleaning, or reaching for items, reducing a user’s independence and quality of life. Additionally, wheelchairs offer little sit-to-stand assistance, which can be unsafe for individuals with diminished leg strength.
Furthermore, manual wheelchairs can be uncomfortable, labor-intensive, or even dangerous to operate for those with chronic conditions2, low energy levels, or poor balance3, forcing them to put off essential tasks around the home.
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All content draws upon more than 50 years of development and experience with VELA Chairs, encompassing the sale of over 500,000 chairs worldwide. This page has been created in partnership with the author.