At Pride Mobility, we make devices for all body types. Inside our stable, we have power lift recliners designed for people under 5 feet 3 inches and above 6 feet tall. The tall and lanky among us no longer have to crunch up in tiny chairs or watch their legs hang off the footrest atContinue reading “Power Lift Recliners for Tall People”
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What’s the Difference Between a Scooter Battery and Car Battery?
Not all batteries are created equal. While the heavy, boxy batteries in your car and on your Pride Mobility scooter might look similar, they are not interchangeable. Both vehicles use sealed lead acid (SLA) battery technology, but the roles are different. You might have wondered what’s the difference between a scooter battery and a carContinue reading “What’s the Difference Between a Scooter Battery and Car Battery?”
How to Order Wheelchair Parts
Your Pride Mobility power wheelchair is a sophisticated piece of equipment. While they are built to last, some parts may need to be replaced over time. Here’s how to order wheelchair parts to keep your mobility device running by replacing worn-out parts like old tires and batteries. Pride Mobility does not sell directly to endContinue reading “How to Order Wheelchair Parts”
What is Crypton Fabric?
Why does Pride use Crypton Super Fabric? When we talk about furniture fabric, hospital-grade and peak luxury rarely show up in the same sentence. In most cases, you can have one or the other: microbe-resistant and easy-to-clean or soft and elegant. At Pride Mobility, we’re changing the game with our partners at Crypton. We thinkContinue reading “What is Crypton Fabric?”
Assisted Living
5 tips: Choosing an assisted living center for people with limited mobility Moving into an assisted living center is probably one of the biggest, most complicated, most important decisions you’ll make. That’s not hyperbole. Just think about the cascade of side effects that follow after. It has huge implications for any wealth and assets you’veContinue reading “Assisted Living”
Introducing the Jazzy® EVO 613 – The Group 2 Chair Has Been Reinvented
It’s an exciting, new design that is loaded with new features that we believe providers and consumers are going to love! Lithium enabled featuring 25% less charging time and 25% more range (on Jazzy® EVO 613Li) Unlike traditional SLA batteries, the Jazzy EVO 613Li’s lithium iron phosphate battery maintains maximum speed throughout the entire discharge cycle Continue reading “Introducing the Jazzy® EVO 613 – The Group 2 Chair Has Been Reinvented”
Understanding Spinal Muscular Atrophy, or SMA
What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month? Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month is like a big embrace around everyone in the world who has the genetic disease or cares for someone who has it. It’s a season of unity and camaraderie. It’s a time to celebrate the victories that science has achieved in combating aContinue reading “Understanding Spinal Muscular Atrophy, or SMA”
How mobility scooter users stay active with a pet dog
People who rely on mobility scooters or power wheelchairs work a little harder to stay active. Getting out for exercise, in any form, always takes a few extra steps. And, understandably so, mobility device riders sometimes need a little extra push to get moving. It doesn’t take long to discover that fancy new gym clothesContinue reading “How mobility scooter users stay active with a pet dog”
Accessible Brunch Ideas for Power Chair and Scooter Users
Brunch — the simple portmanteau that combines the words breakfast and lunch — is the ultimate late-morning meal. Where else can you enjoy an egg-topped burger or french toast with a side of french fries? Because it pulls from two meals, brunch has something for everyone. The time of day — late morning to earlyContinue reading “Accessible Brunch Ideas for Power Chair and Scooter Users”
Delta Tiller and other ergonomic features
What ergonomic features are on my mobility scooter? At Pride Mobility, our engineers design every device with the rider’s comfort, convenience and safety in mind. It’s an actual science. Ergonomics focuses on designing things so people can interact with them effectively and in ways that promote wellbeing. The five aspects of ergonomics are safety, comfort,Continue reading “Delta Tiller and other ergonomic features”