Lightweight W/12" Rear Wheels

lightness, ease of folding and unfolding, compactness when folded

back position is rigid; seat needs extra cushion for long sitting; high arms sometimes make it difficult to roll close to tables

florence d. from cambridge, ma (caregiver)

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Lightweight, ease of handling and storage

The footrests were hard to figure out

michael o. from iselin, nj (caregiver)

My spouse, age 65, had a hairline fracture of the hip as a result of medications prescribed for R.A. She recently went for hip replacement surgery and

Wheels, especially large back wheel allows for transport on multiple surface types. Seat is comfortable for longer trips like shopping, which is not usually true for transport chairs. Hand brakes are easy to use and work well.

While it is considerable lighter than a regular wheelchair, it would be great if they could make it even lighter.

marie w. from harwich, ma (caregiver)

86 y/o female with 3 strokes and brachial plexus nerve palsy in right arm.

I am a 65 year old women who has emphysema and I am unable to lift much weight. This chair is light enough for me to lift.

1. Needs brakes that keeps the chair in place when the caregiver is not directly behind it. 2. The arm rests are too high and don't fit under most restaurant tables so the person using the chair cannot get close enough to the table to eat in comfort. 3. The footrests tend to move out of position when not using them.

shirley d. from rochester, ny (caregiver)

I nneded a very light-wight wheelchair to keep the trunk of my car so I could lift it out myself when we were going out to a restaurant or appointment

Fit and finish, 12 rear wheels make all the difference on outdoor trips.

I had to fabricate foot straps for the rests. The lesser model came with these as standard?!

ronald f. from kirkland, wa (caregiver)

My son, age 19 with cerebral palsy.

LIGHTWEIGHT-EASY FOLDING

NONE

mark g. from chicago, il (caregiver)

90 YEAR OLD FEMALE

I have chronic muscle back pain and this chair is so lightweight it no problem for me to maneuver it and to get it in and out of the car. Also it fits easily between store aisles in and is easy to steer than traditional wheelchairs. I love it!.. Has made my life easier.

Not aware of any at this point.

lillian g. from mentor, oh (caregiver)

My husband has Parkinsons disease and it is difficult for him to walk without a walker and to walk any distances even with the walker. It has been ve

Light weight and easy to handle. We often take it in and out of the trunk of car and it is easy to lift and fold.

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kathy f. from greenwood, in (caregiver)

My father is 93 years old and has spine problems resulting in the inability to stand up right and walk.

I love having the brakes on the push handles.

none

diana s. from walterboro, sc (caregiver)

Male with traumatic brain injury.

light weight, easy to set up

I was very disappointed that there were no wheel brakes that I could set while I was helping to get her in the chair. I have to try to keep my foot behind a wheel while I am helping to lift her.

melvaree p. from austin, tx (caregiver)

90 years old, uses a walker in the home

Invacare is a well-known product in our retirement community. Haven't used the chair long enough to really discover the strengths and weaknesses.

Not able to evaluate at this time.

janet g. from honolulu, hi (caregiver)

Husband-93; Chair will be used now to make it easier to get him to doctor appointments, etc.

light weight

not as compact as expected when folded

john d. from west milford, nj (caregiver)

91 year old woman living in assisted living facility. chair purchased to simplify transport to family functions.