Hi, my name is David5!

David5
David5 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

Hi, we've had my mother-in-Law's power chair for 2 weeks now - we use it every day. But the pavements are so poor (tree roots in particular) that she's almost frightened by the chair falling over (she's 94, has had Alzheimer's for about 12 years).

Tomorrow we'll try a bus journey - see how it goes with the bus ramp etc.

Onwards and Upwards !!

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  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Online Community Member Posts: 5,410 Championing

    Hi @David5 Welcome to the Community. I hope you enjoy your time on the forum. The pavements are a nightmare and that is without cars parked on the pavement.

    I hope as your mother-in-law gets more used to her chair she will feel a bit more confident using it. Good luck with your bus journey tomorrow. You will have to let us know how you get on.

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 4,654 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @David5, welcome from me too 😊

    I can understand how it must be worrying for her going over bumpy surfaces. It can be a real obstacle course getting around on wheels sometimes!

    Hope your mum gets on okay with her next trip out. Keep us posted with how she gets on!

  • David5
    David5 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Thanks Rosie

  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 59,499 Championing

    Hi @David5 it can be a nightmare mate with obstacles on the pavements. One big gripe is parked cars on the paths, also uneven slabs and as you say tree roots. Hopefully you get the bus ok as they have to put ramps down for access.