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Elder-caregivers

Jacson6

(2,294 posts) Fri Jun 12, 2026, 07:13 PM Friday

I'm thinking about getting an electric wheelchair or scooter to go around town in. [View all]

I have some for a fair price on Amazon, but they require assembly. I've checked local medical suppliers and the prices are through the roof. Any one have tips & tricks for getting an electric scooter? TIA.

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I'm thinking about getting an electric wheelchair or scooter to go around town in. [View all] Jacson6 Friday OP

Check with your insurance provider SheltieLover Friday #1

They won't pay for it. Medicare or the VA requires that I can no longer walk. Jacson6 Friday #2

I'm so sorry to hear they won't pay for it SheltieLover Friday #3

I'm thinking about an ebike. amerikat Friday #4

Thanks. I have bad arthritis throughout my body the last thing I can ride on is a e-bike. Jacson6 Friday #6

If your county has a council on aging I'd check Phoenix61 Friday #5