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Few things are more stressful than a power wheelchair that suddenly won't go. The good news is that many "broken" chairs aren't broken at all. A lever was bumped, the charger is still plugged in, or the chair just needs a restart. Before you call for a repair, work through these six checks. Keep your owner's manual handy, because every model is a little different. Safety first: If you're out in the community, get to a safe spot before you troubleshoot. If you're stuck somewhe

Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7. If you switch plans, your new coverage starts January 1, and your chances to change it later in the year are limited. Most open enrollment advice focuses on premiums and prescriptions. If you rely on a wheelchair, the questions that matter most are different. Here are four things our team at Moving Forward DME recommends checking before you commit. 1. How does the plan handle wheelchair repairs? This is the big one.

If you or a loved one needs a power wheelchair, the equipment itself is usually the easy part — the harder part is convincing an insurance company to pay for it. Every payer, whether it's Medicare, a state Medicaid program, or a private health plan, requires proof that the device is medically necessary before it will approve coverage. That proof-gathering process can feel overwhelming: face-to-face exams, written orders, mobility evaluations, prior authorization, specific bil

Mobility changes rarely happen overnight. For many people living with a progressive condition, an injury, or the effects of aging, the shift from "getting around is harder than it used to be" to "I need real support" can be gradual and easy to downplay. If you or someone you love is noticing any of the signs below, it may be worth bringing it up at your next doctor's visit. A manual wheelchair or walker is starting to wear you out, not help you. If you're exhausted, sore, or