The pre-qualification process for an electric wheelchair through Orbit Medical is pretty simple. Patients can either call Orbit Medical or request a no risk phone consultation. Once connected an Orbit Medical trained specialists will ask a few simple question in order to determine if the patient is in need of a power wheelchair.

Questions such as: What is your current level of mobility? Are you currently using a manual wheelchair, cane, or walker? Do you have difficulty completing daily activities?

Once an Orbit Medical trained specialist has determined that a patient is a good candidate for a power wheelchair then the real process begins. Luckily for the patient, the same Orbit Medical trained specialist will be right there through the entire process. The specialist will obtain all necessary information on the customer's behalf; file the insurance papers, and schedule delivery and set-up free of any additional charges.

Orbit Medical understands that a lack of mobility can be life threatening and dealing with insurance companies such as Medicare can be confusing and exhausting. Therefore, Orbit Medical strives to provide outstanding customer service in order to help customers navigate their insurance and drive a brand new power wheelchair!

Labels: electric wheelchairs, health insurance, mobility, Motorized Wheelchairs

The increase of elderly citizens has caused an increased awareness of elderly mobility. The United States has had a dramatic increase of the elderly population over the past few decades. There are around 40 million seniors over the age of 65 in the United States. It is expected that by the year 2030 this number will expand to over 70 million senior citizens.

As the elderly population increases there is an increased concern over the mobility of the elderly. Mobility is one of the most important factors in the quality of life of seniors. As seniors age there is a greater chance of mobility impairments because of age, injury or disease. These mobility impairments reduce the amount of individual mobility, independence and quality of life.

Mobility aids can be used to help increase the mobility of seniors and can be adapted for the individual and situation. Mobility aids to assist elderly mobility consists of canes, walkers, walking aids, wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, hand rails, stair lifts or other mobility equipment.

Mobility aids, disability aids and assistive technology all promote the independent living of the elderly. Mobility aids encourage the elderly to regain personal mobility and get out of the house and be active again.

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Do you have limited mobility? Is it difficult to do daily tasks at home? Many people wonder if they need a wheelchair or would qualify for an electric wheelchair. A simple way to get some feedback is by taking this five question mobility quiz. It can answer some questions for you and help provide suggestions about qualifying for an electric wheelchair through insurance. Evaluate your mobility and possible need for an electric wheelchair. Try taking this mobility quiz; it will take less than a minute!

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