INVACARE

It can be a hassle to transport power wheelchairs but using portable manual wheelchairs can cause users to lose independence. The Invacare At’m Take Along Chair offers a solution.
The Invacare At’m Take Along Chair is light weight and portable. It can be used as a manual wheelchair, but is also equipped with a battery and removable joystick that allow it to be used a power wheelchair. The entire wheelchair weighs 75 lbs. The base of the chair is its heaviest part weighing 34lbs, followed by the battery pack weighing 28lbs and the seat weighing 14lbs, according to www.prescriptiongiant.com.

In addition to being light and portable many reviews written by users say the chair is comfortable and easy to use. Some of features users enjoy aside from the portability are the compartment underneath the seat which can be used for storage when traveling and the long handle which makes it easy for a user’s companion to push if needed.

When using the chair as a power wheelchair be aware that users can adjust the speed by moving the knob on the end of the joystick. The chair is equipped so that the joystick can be placed on either side of the chair with two metal pins depending on which hand the user prefers to operate it with. It chair can travel anywhere from 0-4 miles per hour. The battery allows 12 miles of continuous use without recharging, but will need replaced if a user does not charge it regularly.
Users should also be aware that the chair does not travel well up hill because it only travels up to 4 miles per hour. Use of the chair in the rain is not recommended. If it gets very wet too quickly the battery as well as other parts may need replaced.

Many medical equipment vendors offer warranties for both the At’m Take Along Wheelchair itself and the battery but if users find that they need replacement parts when the chair is no longer under warranty they should visit http://www.phc-online.com/Portable_Power_Wheelchair_p/invacare-atm_1816r.htm. Replacements parts and the prices will be listed there. An owner’s manual can also be found out that website if you purchase the chair and are not given one.

An At’m Take Along can be purchased at medical equipment stores or online. Although some sites charged more both websites mentioned above priced the chair at $1,749.00, but if the chair is ordered online there will be additional charges for shipping. Some company websites stated that they accepted Medicaid, Medicare and other types of insurance but people interested in the chair should verify that with their chosen company before making the purchase.