As our father’s get older and experience more debilitating conditions, it is not uncommon to turn to a wheelchair to increase independence and mobility. While people using wheelchairs for the first time have to get accustomed to the equipment, one thing about wheelchairs that instantly makes life easier is the fact that they can hold just about anything. We hang everything from jackets to backpacks in and around our wheelchairs. Sometimes it can even be hard to stop others from unloading all their belongings onto our chairs! Indeed, wheelchairs were made to put stuff on, simple as that.
However, storing belongings on a wheelchair neatly and appropriately is an art form all its own. Traditional tote bags fall off easily, and coats and jackets get caught in the wind and blow away. Here are some gift ideas that will allow the father in your family to carry things securely on his manual wheelchair, power chair or scooter.
Side pockets are popular for a reason...
Armrest Pocket Bag
Another side pocket option is the Armrest Pocket Bag, which can also attach outside or inside the armrest and is made not to interfere with wheels on manual chairs with high wheels.
Bags to fit your father’s medical needs...
E Size Oxygen Tank Holder
Speaking of medical supplies, there’s nothing like having a tote bag made especially for certain health needs. Those who have COPD or other respiratory conditions may find an E Size Oxygen Tank Holder useful. No more getting out of breath carrying those heavy oxygen tanks, thus defeating the purpose for which they were made. With an oxygen tank holder, your father will be able to breathe hands-free while driving his scooter or wheelchair.
Store items less conspicuously...
Glove Box Under Seat Bag
The Glove Box Under Seat Bag is also useful for maintaining privacy. This pouch fits unobtrusively under the wheelchair seat and can be used to store personal and valuable items.
With these gifts, your father will be able to store items behind, beside and below his wheelchair for maximum utility.