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It is a well-known fact that elderly people need to lead an active lifestyle inclusive of mobility to enrich their daily life. The mobility scooter comes in helpful when there is a decline in their physical abilities such as driving a vehicle, going on long walks or even cycling.

Mobility scooters are manufactured for the elderly who may require to travel on a footpath or rough landscapes. However, it cannot be considered as a motor vehicle and are not allowed to be used on open roads except when crossing the road or on short distances where footpaths do not exist.

Seniors should consider purchasing mobility scooters that are foldable and equipped with swivel seats, reclining seats, speed battery charge, long range adjustable headrests removable armrests and by determining whether it is durable for long-term use.

 At Independent Living Specialists, we can tailor a model to suit all needs, whether it be a compact travel scooter or a robust heavy duty mobility scooter for country areas or long distances.

At Independent Living Specialists, we can tailor a model to suit all needs, whether it be a compact travel scooter or a robust heavy duty mobility scooter for country areas or long distances.

Lifestyle Improvement

Seniors could get around much better than what they did in the past with the availability of a vast selection of motorized mobility scooters. Seniors need not sit at home and miss out the fun anymore. They can attend family functions, visit malls or even have a nice ride around the neighbourhood.

Independent Living Specialists has many types of mobility scooters suitable for seniors in all their stores Australia wide. These devices are available on outright purchase, or hire.

Scout sports Quattro mobility

This mobility scooter with all round suspension is the current top seller with a special price for online customers. It is equipped with a deluxe cushioned seat and wide armrests for a comfortable ride. In addition, its next-generation drive splitting mechanism provides easy storage and transportation.  A swivel seat for easy transmission, durable delta type handlebars for easy control and an electromagnetic braking system are some of the special features of this mobility scooter.

                                                          The Scout sport quattro Mobility Scooter features deluxe cushioned seating with stitching and contoured wide armrests for a more relaxed ride, and in addition to its comfort, it provides the next generation Drive splitting mechanism for easy storage and transportation.

The Scout sport quattro Mobility Scooter features deluxe cushioned seating with stitching and contoured wide armrests for a more relaxed ride, and in addition to its comfort, it provides the next generation Drive splitting mechanism for easy storage and transportation.

Viper Mobility Scooter

This mobility scooter is the newest entrant of the sporty range of mobility scooters at ILS. It is a very comfortable and reliable device similar to a sporty design in a more solid platform. The main plan during the manufacture of this excellent scooter has been the safety of the user. Therefore, it features an anti-roll structure to avoid mishaps while climbing hills. It is also equipped with a manual handbrake for emergency power stoppage.

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Envoy 4 Plus Mobility Scooter

This mobility scooter is a new model in a stylish design and another top-selling device with a performance similar to much larger models. It is backed with unique features that include batteries that last longer, LED headlights, all round suspension to name a few.

                                                                The Envoy series, brings an outstanding addition to the Drive range of mobility scooters, with a brilliant performance similar to much bigger models.

The Envoy series, brings an outstanding addition to the Drive range of mobility scooters, with a brilliant performance similar to much bigger models.

Benefits

Seniors can spend time outdoors and have fun the easiest way by using a motorized mobility scooter and uplift their daily routine life for the betterment of their health and independence. This terrific device is capable of providing the probability of remaining independent and active to those who are coping with immobility. Compared to a couple of years back, mobility scooters are now available at lower affordable prices and could even be covered by Medicare for part or total cost.

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