Electric Mobility Scooters for the Elderly and Disabled

There has been much advancement in the field of wheelchairs, specifically mobility wheelchairs. But now there is something even more versatile, mobility electric scooters. When it comes to the elderly or handicapped mobility scooters may be the best thing since sliced bread.

In the past disabled persons would lose out on many uplifting activities. But with the innovations in mobility scooters, the elderly and handicapped are not feeling quite as old or as feeble as they once were. Why? When you can get around almost as well as active healthy people you can return to being a part of the family or community. Independence is once again your ally. The ability to get around the house or out in public once again can be a major boost in a persons self worth. No more dependence on others to perform common everyday tasks.

Motorized electric scooters for people with a handicap are fast becoming the way of the future. With technological advances being made with regard to electric mobility scooters it's no wonder they have taken the disabled world by storm. It's a thrill seeing a 90 year old man walking his dog with the help of a mobility electric scooter, something that he wouldn't have been possible just a few short years ago. But now there is practically nowhere a person can't go with the help of an electric motor scooter.

There are gas motor scooters and electric motorized scooters, but for the handicapped gas scooters are out and electric is in. No need for gas, just plug it in for a recharge and then off you go with full independence once again. These wonderful scooters are getting faster and lighter. Plus, the scooter batteries have drastically improved, allowing much longer periods of driving without the need for a recharge. Wouldn't it be nice being able to scoot around all day without the need for a charge?

Another advantage of mobility electric motor scooters is the cost. They are not only becoming increasingly less expensive, but if a person is disabled or handicapped it may even be possible to have Medicare or other medical insurance pick up some or all of the tab.

When purchasing an electric scooter be sure to take it for a test drive before buying. The most important thing is making sure that your motorized scooter is comfortable. By purchasing a comfortable scooter it'll be a pleasant drive anywhere you go. Another consideration is the cost. If at all possible have your health insurance company pay for part of the price. But even if you have no insurance it is well worth the price. No price can be put on being independent and mobile, especially if you've been laid up for awhile.

One of the many options available in mobile electric scooters is their number of wheels. There are models that have either 3 wheels or 4 wheels. The 3 wheel scooters are typically lighter in weight. The 4 wheel models are typically heavier, but may be a little better balanced when going quickly around a turn. Two wheels in the front make for a more stable vehicle around sharp corners. Once again, it is wise to test drive before buying.

There are many different options including colors, sizes, weights, number of wheels, battery capacity and the types of seats. If chosen carefully an electric scooter can become one of the best purchases ever made for the handicapped, disabled or elderly.

Sally Johnson writes about many topics. Spreading the word about the wonderful world of mobility electric scooters is one of her missions. For more information about mobility electric scooters please visit her site.

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Poisonous Toothpaste - Be careful what toothpaste do you use

Recalled Toxic Toothpaste Still Found In Stores

(CBS) MIAMI Weeks after the FDA recall was executed, some South Florida stores are still selling a poisonous, counterfeit brand of toothpaste.

"My mouth was feeling kind of tingly and my stomach was feeling kind of weird," said Serge Achille. "You don't think it's your toothpaste. That's the last thing you're going to think, that it's your toothpaste."

That's how Achille realized something might be wrong with the toothpaste he bought at a Broward discount store.

WFOR's David Sutta found it at a discount store in Dania Beach. At our request they took the product off store shelves.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled "made in China", because it might contain the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG). This ingredient is used in antifreeze and as a solvent. Consumers should examine toothpaste products for the labeling that says where the product is made. The FDA suggests that you examine your toothpaste and check the labeling to see if it's made in China or in South Africa. Out of an abundance of caution, FDA suggests that consumers throw away toothpaste with that labeling.

"The first thing I didn't notice is that it didn't say ADA [on the label]," said Achille.

So far there haven't been any reported poisonings in the U.S. as a result of the use of toothpaste, but the agency is concerned about the potential risks from chronic exposure to DEG in certain populations such as children and people with kidney or live disease.

What makes this situation so tricky for consumers is that it that a counterfeit make of Colgate toothpaste, made in South Africa, is under the recall list. Once again, consumers are urged to look at where the product was made and not use it if they are suspicious.

Remember, Colgate does not make toothpaste in these countries.

FDA has also identified the following brands of toothpaste from China that contain DEG and are included in the import alert:

Cooldent Fluoride; Cooldent Spearmint; Cooldent ICE; Dr. Cool, Everfresh Toothpaste; Superdent Toothpaste; Clean Rite Toothpaste; Oralmax Extreme; Oral Bright Fresh Spearmint Flavor; Bright Max Peppermint Flavor; ShiR Fresh Mint Fluoride Paste; DentaPro; DentaKleen; and DentaKleen Junior. Manufacturers of these products are: Goldcredit International Enterprises Limited; Goldcredit International Trading Company Limited; and Suzhou City Jinmao Daily Chemicals Company Limited. The products typically are sold at low-cost, "bargain" retail outlets.

If FDA identifies other brands of toothpaste products containing DEG, FDA will take appropriate actions, including adding products and their manufacturers to the import alert to prevent them from entering the United States.