Wheelchair

Why Shop at Care Giver Essentials?

At Care Giver Essentials, we believe the best solutions are those that have proven themselves in real life. That’s why we carefully select products that promote independence, safety, and quality of life for seniors while making everyday life easier for caregivers.

All the products we offer are:

✔ Tested and validated in a real-life setting before being offered to our customers
✔ Selected for their quality, reliability, and ease of use
✔ Chosen based on the practical needs of seniors and caregivers
✔ Selected from among the best solutions available in their category
✔ Recommended by a team that has been supporting families and seniors every day for over 10 years

👉 Our mission is simple: to support those who care for others.

The Benefits of a Wheelchair

A wheelchair offers a comfortable, reliable, and practical mobility solution for getting around more easily every day.

It helps:

• Make getting around at home, in care facilities, or outdoors easier
• Promote everyday independence and mobility
• Simplify transfers with flip-back armrests and swing-away footrests
• Provide comfortable seating suited to the user’s needs
• Make transportation and storage easier with its quick-folding mechanism

👉 A versatile solution designed to make everyday mobility easier and safer.

Features of the Wheelchair

This manual wheelchair, SKU YJ-K3-18, features a sturdy steel frame and an 18-inch-wide seat.

Its large 24-inch rear wheels allow users to propel themselves independently, while its 8-inch front wheels provide smooth manoeuvrability on different surfaces.

The desk-length armrests flip back and can be removed to make transfers easier and allow users to get closer to a table. The swing-away footrests also make positioning and transfers easier.

The wheelchair folds quickly for easy transportation and storage.

👉 A sturdy, functional, and easy-to-use design that meets everyday mobility needs.

Key Benefits

✔ Strong, reliable steel frame
✔ Comfortable 18-inch-wide seat
✔ Large 24-inch rear wheels for easy self-propulsion
✔ 8-inch front wheels for good manoeuvrability
✔ Flip-back, removable desk-length armrests
✔ Swing-away footrests for easier transfers
✔ Quick folding for easy transportation and storage
✔ Easy to manoeuvre and maintain
✔ Maximum weight capacity of 300 lb / 136 kg

Who Is This Product For?

This product is ideal for:

• Seniors who need help getting around
• People with temporary or permanent reduced mobility
• Residents of retirement homes, long-term care homes, or other care settings
• People looking for a reliable, easy-to-use manual wheelchair
• Caregivers looking to make mobility and transfers easier for a loved one

Why Choose This Product?

This wheelchair combines strength, comfort, and ease of use in a practical design for everyday mobility.

👉 It folds quickly for easy transportation and storage
👉 Its flip-back, removable armrests simplify transfers and access to tables
👉 Its swing-away footrests make it easier for users to get seated
👉 Its steel frame provides strength and reliability
👉 Its 18-inch seat accommodates a wide range of users

👉 A practical, durable, and versatile solution for maintaining everyday mobility.

Health Canada Certification

This wheelchair is a mobility product designed to support people who need assistance getting around in their daily lives.

Technical Specifications

• SKU: YJ-K3-18
• Type: Folding manual wheelchair
• Frame material: Steel
• Seat width: 18 in
• Seat depth: 16 in
• Seat-to-floor height: 17.5 in
• Rear wheels: 24 in with polyurethane tires
• Front wheels: 8 in, PVC
• Armrests: Desk-length, flip-back, and removable
• Footrests: Swing-away
• Wheelchair weight: 37.5 lb / 17.5 kg
• Maximum weight capacity: 300 lb / 136 kg
• Options sold separately: Elevating leg rest and anti-tip device

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the wheelchair fold?
Yes. The wheelchair features a quick-folding mechanism for easy transportation and storage.

How wide is the seat?
The seat is 18 inches wide and 16 inches deep.

What is the wheelchair’s maximum weight capacity?
The wheelchair supports a maximum weight of 300 lb, or 136 kg.

Can the armrests be removed?
Yes. The desk-length armrests flip back and can be removed to make transfers and access to a table easier.

Do the footrests swing away?
Yes. The footrests can be moved to the side to make seating, transfers, and storage easier.

Can accessories be added?
Yes. An elevating leg rest and an anti-tip device are sold separately for this wheelchair.