Powerdrive Mobility

The Need for a New Kind of Companion Chair is Long Overdue

CareGlider Companion Chair

  • According to the AARP 50 million people serve as informal caregivers
  • Estimates show by 2050, 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 and older
  • Primarily family members over age 50, care for the growing senior population
  • 34% of all caregivers are 65 or older

In a recent survey of  165 caregivers, 95% of respondents felt it was Important to reduce their own physical strain and conserve energy while assisting a loved one, 78% of caregivers report physical strains or injuries because of pushing a companion chair. 

PowerDrive Mobility founder learned firsthand the struggles faced by caregivers when assisting her ailing husband. With traditional wheelchairs, caregivers can experience fatigue, back and shoulder pain which weigh heavily on the mind and body. Careglider may improve daily challenges including:

  • Helping loved ones in an out of bed
  • Pushing wheelchairs up ramps
  • Wheelchair transportation issues (cars, air travel)