General Health Conditions/Issues

 I am new to this community and this is my first post. I have a question. I recently started using a power wheelchair and feel so free! I can go so many places that were off limits to me before. I now have a new concern.

Where I live in poorly lighted. Not too many street lights and they are not very bright. I have some night blindness. I just do not see as well in the dark. So I know I need a light to see where I am in the dark. I had thought of trying to have a flashlight between my legs to illuminate the ground. I know that will be difficult but I had not thought of any thing else.

I also need to be visible from behind. For that I had thought of purchasing a head light, they have ones that pulsate.I guess people use them for hiking. I have no idea why they would want a red pulsating light but it would help me. I could attach that to the head rest facing behind me. 

Does anyone have any suggestions or want to share how they do these.TIA Suzen

 I don't typically go out at night in my chair.  However, I decided to do a little research to see if I could find any products that could help you.  Here are the ones I found:

 

If you already have a flashlight you can use, there is a flashlight holder that clamps onto the armrest.  According to the picture, it looks like it can hold pretty much any size flashlight.  Here is the link:

 

http://www.bigskyimagination.com/

 

The flashlight is about 2/3 down the page.

 

If you want to get a flashlight that has a clamp with it, here is one I found:

 

http://www.phc-online.com/Rollator_Light_p/nova-fl-1000.htm

 

As for a light for the back of your chair, I would recommend going to a sporting goods store and getting a reflector, like those used on bicycles.  I know many people in chairs who use them, and they work well.

hi suzen, it's nice to meet ya . enjoy your new ride. :)

 Thank you! this is only temporary.  I am to get a motorized scooter soon. That will have a light on the fount and has a 20 mile range. That will be very nice! Nice meeting you too! Suzen

 

Welcome Suzan I was just thinking of this for you

Ask your Power wheelchair  saleperson for a night light and I believe there is a optional  night light thing that  people like us and one that clamps /Straps  around or on the very backside outside rear  of the seat . I think there is  depending on your powercair supplier .

I  totaly understand how you feel with the night vision dilemna it can be diffecult at times .I am super nearsighted and dont like light or see as well as I used to  .

 What  I doI carry on the arm of my powerchair a camping headset light that runs on AA batteries  usually the  power goes out in my area and I rely on my  headband light . I bought mine at a sporting hunting store .

Good luck and keep smiling

Sincerely ;

Gypsylady

 

Since the days are getting shorter I have been wondering / worrying about the same thing.  I have a headset light somewhere...but since I got into this chair after being hit from behind be a sleepy driver I am more concerned about lights on the back of my chair.   Blinking...strobe....something attention getting....

 I was really thinking of this myself. The some of the head band lights that hikers usehave strobe and/or blinking lights. I saw some that were red. I have no idea why a hiker would need this but to have this attached to your head or head rest facing backwards would help drivers see you. Suzen

Welcome Suzen:

 

Tip 1: Don't drive in the dark. It's dangerous.

Tip 2: Reflector tape works well.  for visibility by drivers.

 

 I rode my chair home down a poorly lit street recently. Utility poles on both sides of the sidewalk, uneven sidewalk, in short a horror story. My local police rode with with me a short way to make sure I would be safe.