How to Ship a Wheelchair to a Senior Living Facility
Are you looking to ship a wheelchair? Maybe you are you moving into a senior living facility or maybe you are moving to a warmer climate and want to bring your wheelchair. No matter where you are trying to go with your wheelchair, the important thing to remember is to start with these easy steps.
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The first step is to determine what type of wheelchair you need to ship – electric scooter, ergonomic and standard. There are so many types and sizes of wheelchairs available, which makes this first step not as simple as it sounds. Click here for a link to the many wheelchairs to find the one that you are trying to ship.
Next figure out the dimensions (folded if possible). The link above should be helpful in determining the dimensions. Dimensions include the length, height and the width of the chair. The weight of the wheelchair will be needed as well. It is a good idea to add an extra 10-15 pounds to the weight as well as a few inches to the dimensions as a buffer.
Keep in mind the following maximum dimensions for FedEx and UPS/DHL:
• UPS/DHL max is 108 inches.
• FedEx allows a combined length and girth of 165 inches.
The cheapest and most economical way to ship a wheelchair is to ship it in a box. As long as your wheelchair boxed is less than the max dimensions listed above, UPS, DHL and FedEx are great options with good prices. If your boxed wheelchair is too large or if it is an electric scooter that cannot be boxed, there are companies, such as Moves for Seniors that will blanket wrap your scooter and ship it.
Another option that companies, such as Moves for Seniors, offer is full-service senior moving. If you are planning on shipping more than a wheelchair, hire a senior moving company to help. Moves for Seniors will ship your wheelchair and all other items you plan to move. We will also set you up with a Specialty Move Coordinator to help plan your senior move.
When you are ready to ship a wheelchair, call Moves for Seniors. Moves for Seniors has been moving seniors for many years and is very qualified. Call today at 1-800-227-0515!