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We are thinking we might need to get mom a scooter for times when she wants to go out for a day shopping or the casino, but we know zero about scooters.


Mom weighs about 175 pounds, so we need one that’s sturdy enough. We also want one that has a battery life of more than just 8 miles or whatever. It also needs a seat that swivels for her.


So, who has been down this road before and can tell me things to avoid, websites to stay away from, etc. I really would love not to get one where we need a lift on the back of the car, but I also can’t have one that takes a lot of muscle power to put in a car, because I’m not the most fit person around. ;-)


Thanks for any and all advice and help!

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You have in your profile that Mom has Dementia. Will she be able to operate a scooter?
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NekkidFish Sep 2019
She would only be using it when we take her places. She is early to mid dementia, so most days she does okay ... as long as we don’t test her on what days it is. ;-)
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My mother uses the Pride Go Go Elite Traveller mobility scooter. When it’s assembled, it’s a little heavy but the seat comes off and the handle bars fold down. It has arm rests. Battery lasts a few hours. She has a car charger and a extra battery on hand. It has a small storage basket on the front and there is a large bag you can buy separate that goes on the back of the seat. My moms loves it. My MIL bought the same scooter but sadly hardly got to use it because her partner is a lazy SOB. Anyway. The scooter runs about $1000. There are other less expensive Go Go models but I don’t know if they come apart for travel. No PT is necessary either, it’s that easy to use.The only thing that has to be learned is how to take it part for travel and put it back together again.
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NekkidFish Sep 2019
Thank you! I will check it out!
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I suggest you visit a brick and mortar store that carries several brands so you can look them over and have a test run.
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The travelscoot is lightweight and you can load the seat, the base, and the battery separately into a car trunk pretty easily. The heaviest piece weighs 22 pounds.

The seat swivels, but there are no arm rests. Get the upgraded lithium battery for a longer range with less weight. We usually charge it after a five mile trip, before the indicator light goes to amber or red. If you need more range than one battery can provide, you can buy a second battery and stack them, then find a bench to sit on while you switch the plug to the fresh battery.

Unfortunately, Medicare covered a big power wheelchair, but not a travelscoot.

Read the instructions, practice first and drive safely, especially with sharp turns or going uphill.

https://www.travelscoot.com/
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NekkidFish Sep 2019
Thank you ... I will check it out!
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