Written for Advice, December 3rd, 2021.
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Introduction: Did you know that mobility scooters aren’t just for grown-ups? Fair dinkum! Our little legends can also have a bonzer time cruising around in their very own mobility scooters. These beauties are designed with kids in mind, giving them the freedom to explore, have a ripper time, and become true blue Aussie adventurers. In …
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Too hot on a Mobility Scooter?
Hot weather can be a stifling reminder that you are not invulnerable to the sun’s heat, as well as the mobility aid equipment that is currently used. Usually, wear and tear can deplete the battery of the electrically powered mobility aid equipment that you use, but the heat can also have a staggering effect on the batteries longevity, and the Summer is the most prevalent time that this event can occur.
Hot weather safety is critical when operating your mobility scooter during the summer months when temperatures can reach over 30 degrees Celsius. On hot days, too much sun exposure can raise your body temperature to the point of heat exhaustion or heatstroke. It’s easy to become dehydrated or overheat when it’s hot outside. Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke can all result from this. Heatstroke can cause irreversible damage to your essential organs or perhaps death if not treated promptly. Excessive heat might exacerbate pre-existing medical issues. Increased temperatures can make staying cool and comfortable more difficult for wheelchair and mobility scooter users.
Those who are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses:
- 65 years and older
- Diseases of the heart, lungs, or circulatory system
- Diabetes, kidney disease, or mental illness are all examples of chronic diseases.
- Medications that may have an impact on how your body responds to heat
- Anti-allergy medications
- Medicines for high blood pressure and heart disease
- Medicines for seizures
- Diuretics
- Antidepressants and antipsychotics are both antidepressants and
- antipsychotics.
- Disability
- Mobility
- Obese or overweight
Strategy
Maintaining Your Mobility Scooter
Shade is Vital for your wellbeing
Other key factors to think about are:
- As much as possible, stay out of the sun.
- Make sure you get lots of water.
- Keep a bottle of water on you at all times.
- Eat smaller meals more frequently.
- Consume cold foods such as salads and fruit.
- Make sure that any food that requires refrigeration is stored correctly.
- Keep the sun at bay.
- Bring a misting fan and/or a portable fan with you.
- Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting natural-fibre clothing.
- Portions of your body that may come into contact with hot parts of your scooter should be covered.
- Put on a cap and sunscreen.
- Apply a moist towel to the pressure spots on your neck and body.
- On a mobility scooter, never leave animals alone.
- Make sure the animals have access to drink and lots of shade.
- Keep a close watch on the forecast.
- If you require assistance, you should know who to contact.
- Consult your doctor about how the heat is affecting you.
- If you’re feeling ill, seek medical attention from your local GP(General Practitioner/Doctor) or the nearest Hospital.
