[QUAD-L] Need your advice guys - Re: Triceps and More Triceps email
Hi ya guys, I received this email today but I'm not sure weather is a scam/virus thing or not. I recognise the name, but I just wanted to see what you all think about it before I start looking more into it. Cheers, Love Smurf xxx In a message dated 15/08/2005 06:55:46 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "Triceps and More Triceps" By, Kevin J. Mullin Dear Smurf, While finishing my 6th month at the program, I am starting to realize that in order for me to go faster, further, and do it in a short period of time-my tricep workouts are going to have to become my new best friend. Although my number one goal is to rid myself of this wheelchair and live a functional lifestyle, it will never happen unless I first conquer this wheelchair and learn to live functionally in it. In order for me to get up small hills, bumps, or wheel on carpet-I must build my core stomach muscles and my tricep muscles. To do this, I must wheel myself everywhere I go (in and outside the gym). Because of this, it has made it a very frustrating month. After talking with Mr. Weber, he explained that I cannot get frustrated easily because all that is doing is teaching my body to shut down when meeting new challenges. I cannot get to the next level if I keep this up. I have to be mindful of my emotions and keep a cool head if I want to reach my goals. Since it has been six months, I have decided to do a recap of my accomplishments. I have rid myself of my electric wheelchair and I am knob free on my manual wheelchair. I can now fully feed myself and wheel over small bumps, carpets and small inclines. I no longer have blood pressure issues while standing up, and have gotten completely off all medications. Most important, I have gotten mentally stronger since I have started this program. I also want to take this time and congratulate Tucker Fife on standing up and taking his first steps without leg braces on. What a true inspiration it is to watch Tucker achieve his goals. Another person I want to congratulate is Julie for doing such an exceptional job in such a short period of time. I really am amazed at the progress one person can make when they set their mind to it. I want to take this moment to thank each and every one of you again for the support and prayers while I am on this journey. I made a personal decision to use my website as a medium to keep all informed on my progress. This is the best way for me to communicate with all of you and not forget anyone person. Please take a moment if you have not yet done so and sign up for my emails and video updates on the top right hand corner of my new website at www.kevinjmullin.com. I plan on sending more video updates ASAP. Please view the new video updates below fromMay 1st, 2005 titled "Always Preparing For The Next Step!" Click Below: Kevin'sJuly Workout "Triceps and More Triceps" Click Below: Click Here Best Regards, Kevin P.S. - Please remind all family members, friends and supporters to take a moment to sign up for my updates on the top right hand corner of my website so I may not leave anyone uninformed on my current status and my progress which is important to me. My website is http://www.kevinjmullin.com To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto the Mailing List Management Centre at the following address:-http://www.kevinjmullin.com/mailing_list/default.asp?email=smurfonwheels%40aol%2Ecom
Re: [QUAD-L] Alone at night
My injury is C6 complete and I live alone. You can get a voice activated telephone to call a friend, neighbor or 911. I was scared at first but sometimes just knowing that you can call somebody can prevent some panic attacks. I also have a canine companion but that's not much help if your hose is kinked or twisted but she is very good company. Take care and play nice Tammie LouI redid my homepage, please check it out and sign my guestbookchippertue.comChippertue's World
[QUAD-L] Alone at night
A product known as Baby Monitors work well when you live alone and might need help. Golly, a set might go for $20 bucks plus but I pick these up at yard sales and resale shops for a couple of bucks each. They have long ranges and can be plugged in almost anywhere. They also have remotes with long ranges. This way you can be connected to a neighbor or aid in the next room, next building or next high rise. This way, you always have an ear that is listening at night in case of an emergency. Best Wishes W In a message dated 8/15/05 12:54:52 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My injury is C6 complete and I live alone. You can get a voice activated telephone to call a friend, neighbor or 911. I was scared at first but sometimes just knowing that you can call somebody can prevent some panic attacks. I also have a canine companion but that's not much help if your hose is kinked or twisted but she is very good company. Take care and play nice Tammie Lou I redid my homepage, please check it out and sign my guestbook chippertue.com _Chippertue's World_ (http://chippertue.com/)
Re: [QUAD-L] question for parents
Hi LQ, I understand the resentment he must feel, and since you're there, a lot of it gets directed at you. Kids arereally smart so hang in there with him, and in time he will turn his resentment around and direct thelove he has inside at you! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: well thanks for the answer! he has a lot of resentment from his dad being away, my being in chair.. plus he's lonely...no kids reallysometimes i think it's more of my tolerance level. i love him to pieces and would go nuts without him! when he went to his dad for 30 days, i missed the chatter!! haha"David K. Kelmer" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi LQ, Funny how kids are. My boys would drive my wife crazy with complaints, but when they were with me they were real good. It might have been the fact that they lost privileges if they complained to me about trivia things and their Mom just 'said' to them that they would lose theirprivileges. They knew I acted and Mom talked. Kids understand action. Good luck! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: do you have probs with kids griping 24/7??my 7 yr old sondoes on everythingthe commercials, the pc won'tt go fast enough, his toys won't work right, bed at 8pm is too early... i didn't have any of that when his age.just unbelievable... i think i'm going to tape him to a chair as if he were disabled like me for a day and see if that clears it up?? you think?? he has no appreciation for anything. i have tried to make sure he learns to value everything, well it ain't working anymore! he worked yesterday out in the yard and earned 5 dollars, today he won't do anything without griping, back tackling or mumbling under his breath. all of which i used to do until i got backslapped one good time (age 15).i don't want to have to do that.. HELP PLEASE!!!???
Re: [QUAD-L] (no subject)
Hi River, Both sides are trying to 'use' her now. I saw her saying to a reporter to keep politics out of it because no one asked her son if he was a Democrat or a Republican before he was sent to Iraq.It hard to imagine how she must feel, but I take her at her word. She said no one is controlling her, she is a Momthat wants her son's death to not be in vain. So sad... With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA River Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that's great Dave, I hear there are over 700 supporters there. R On Aug 12, 2005, at 7:39 PM, David K. Kelmer wrote: Hi River, I do have a friend that took a trip down there. They left a sign that about 20 of us from uphere signed supporting her. Cindy is determined to stay at the President's ranch gate until he visits with her. I don't know if she go to D.C. after Bush's vacation is over. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA River Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Dave and all other Texans, if you can and believe in her cause take a day trip and visit Cindy Sheehan in Crawford, Tx. R (24 hrs away from Crawford :-( On Aug 9, 2005, at 3:11 PM, David K. Kelmer wrote: Hi Bobbie, However you want to talk, just let me know. E-mail me directly, e-mail me your numberif you want I'll call you. I'm not sure what I can do, but at least I'll get more info from youand give you some ideas about finding the right place to start lookingfor help. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i don't wanmt to live like this anymore i'm soootired of it ALL how do i shake this somebody talk to me
Re: [QUAD-L] It's 100 here in New Jersey out my window!
Hi Bobbie, Right now it's cloudy and 79F here, and the County is under a 'Flash Flood Watch' until 6:30 P.M. We have had over 4" of rain in the last 48 hours. Some of the areas around us have had as much as 8"-10" of rain. The rain is expected to slowly end by tomorrow night. It is good because we needed the rain to fill our lakes up around this area. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What are the temps out your window now? Just courious. Bobbie
Re: [QUAD-L] Question about Pressure Sore Starting.
Hi Dan, Pressure relief is the most important thing you can do for a problem area. Something that I've done if I have an area of skin that has a tendency to break down is try to get the skin tokeep from cracking. I've used "Bag Balm"that the ranchers use on cows uddersto keep the skin from cracking. Sounds crazy but the lanolin in it works great! Good luck, and stay strong! http://www.bagbalm.com/ With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Gang ! I'm starting to get a red spot up near my tailbone area...I have not had a sore since intensive care 8 years ago when 1st injured. I know to do more PRESSURE RELIEVES but should i put bettadine or anything on the area ?? Thanks for input I'm hoping I can stop it from getting worseI don't need new depressions now...Due to wife sick of being my care-giver . Thanks ! Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Question about Pressure Sore Starting.
Hi Lori, Great advice! Howis the area around where your woundswere at doing? Mine are healed but I'm working on getting a new chair so that I'm able to 'Tilt' when I'm up to keep the skin from cracking. Not having my right leg and part of my pelvic bone makes shifting harder for mebecause it takes away my positioning when I'm up. The new chair should help keep my position good while still allowing me to shift. I'm looking at the Quickie® SmartSeat chair. http://www.sunrisemedical.com/products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=54823PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=289507ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=104083bmUID=1123544380245 With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dan, As you know ... the tailbone is a pointy area and can break open super fast. My last 2 sores were from moisture yet raged out of control and laying me up 6 months each! . So, if that can happen to me on a NON-BONY area ... keep that pressure off! Watch it intensely! My two vulnerable areas now are where my last 2 sores were ... in the crease between my butt and thigh. It's red a lot so we alternate with skin protectants. Dave K. and I use LANTISEPTIC .. a good skin preotectant/barrier. Other times I'll use Desitin as it acts rashy red down there. Bag Balm toughens skin too. Watch your ass! No pun intended! Lori Michaelson C4/5 complete quad, 25 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 08/13/05 13:46:08 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Question about Pressure Sore Starting. Hi Gang ! I'm starting to get a red spot up near my tailbone area...I have not had a sore since intensive care 8 years ago when 1st injured. I know to do more PRESSURE RELIEVES but should i put bettadine or anything on the area ?? Thanks for input I'm hoping I can stop it from getting worseI don't need new depressions now...Due to wife sick of being my care-giver . Thanks ! Dan
RE: [QUAD-L] Home Care
Greg My son is on a Medicaid waiver. He gets 24/7 care. Not all States have waivers and some States have several types. Check to see if youre eligible. You can be eligible for some waivers even if you are Medicare eligible. We live in Idaho which I think is the one of the most conservative States and we have several types of waivers. Your local independent agency would have the info for you. Hope this helps. Lana Gabes Mom From: Greg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 7:05 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Home Care What does it take to qualify to get insurance to cover home care from an agency? I know all insurances are different, but how about Medicare? My insurance covers home care for nursing needs, but not just to get dressed and into a wheelchair. But I wonder if they come out to cath or something, if they will get me dressed and up while they are here. I'm trying to get weekend care, but can't do my bowel care and change my SP cach twice a day. Any ideas on things I might be able to say I need Home Care for? thx, Greg
Re: [QUAD-L] It's 100 here in New Jersey out my window!
In a message dated 8/15/2005 3:25:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the County is under a 'Flash Flood Watch' until 6:30 P.M. We have had over 4" of rain in the last 48 hours. Sounds like all those dry "river beds" are about to become very wet. Stay safe, Dave and you other Texicans. BillLeesburg, FLC-6 Incomplete since 7/20/68AOL/AIM Yahoo ID: MikeyBird3Stupidity is NOT a handicap! Park elsewhere!
Re: [QUAD-L] Home Care
Hey Greg, Do you remember the not-so-long-ago conversation between myself Dave K. on MediCARE and home health care and the hell I've been through EVER SINCE Medicare changed its payment system TO the agencies in 1999? I'll try to find the email (I keep all sent emails). I also became good friends/acquaintence by phone with the Medicare Ombudsman to try to DO something abt this silent epidemic. I can FWD Vmy emails to her to you as well. Her hands are tied to because Medicare has no teeth in making sure guidelines are met FOR ALL eligible patients. They leave it to the state and the state doesn't do squat. After 9 years of receiving AIDE help from Medicare home health agencies ... I was recently discharged from mine on the basis that "they can't find aides" when the truth is they WON'T because it NOW cuts into their profit margin. TOTALLY DISCRIMINATORY. I've written to everyone everywhere and even to 60 minutes, Dateline, MSNBC Investigates, etc but no responses yet. I'm now hiring for 'basic necessities' and it's costing abt $450/month. And, no, I don't qualify for long term care, waivers or any other low-income help because I'm LIVING A MORAL LIFE - meaning I'm married and a lifelong attempt to save invest has me screwed! G Lori Michaelson C4/5 complete quad, 25 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: Greg Date: 08/14/05 18:06:21 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Home Care What does it take to qualify to get insurance to cover home care from an agency? I know all insurances are different, but how about Medicare? My insurance covers home care for nursing needs, but not just to get dressed and into a wheelchair. But I wonder if they come out to cath or something, if they will get me dressed and up while they are here. I'm trying to get weekend care, but can't do my bowel care and change my SP cach twice a day. Any ideas on things I might be able to say I need "Home Care" for? thx, Greg
Re: [QUAD-L] Alone at night
Greg, I am a C2-3 quadriplegic that is not ventilator depended. I have managed to live at home alone for the last year and a half, but this was something I had to develop over a time. I also have an extensive support system, which many other people are not able to get. There is no way I would have been able to accomplish this earlier due to complications with catheters kinking, needing additional water, and general anxiety. I have had frequent problems with my catheter plugging and thus have had to call for help in the middle of the night. What I typically do is assess each problem which I have and then determine what course of action I will take to rectify this difficulty. If it is something that I need to have done, but is not an absolute emergency then I'll call a member of my family, depending on which one is available. If it is an emergency I feel can be rectified easily and one of my neighbors can handle it, I will call in a friend and have them handle the situation for m! e. Obviously all emergencies which cannot be handle quickly I need to call 911. The closest family members I have are approximately 20 minutes away, but my well-trained family members are about 20 to 25 minutes away. Establishing a network of this type requires getting out and making great friendships in addition to maintaining these friendships. Not all people are able to do this due to an array of different reasons, i.e. they live in a rural area, their neighbors are not very friendly, ect. I got the idea to do this by reading an article about a quadriplegic that is roughly the same functional level is me -- C4, but still does not have any movement of the arms or legs -- who was living by himself in St. Petersburg. I wrote to him and ask him questions, but didn't receive all the answers I thought I needed. I did discover how to take medication, but a requires access to an environmental control unit which can control your bed. I gradually discovered how to handle most of the problems I run into and vowed to try it for a little while. I figured if I was only able to handle it most of the time, I could still get someone to move in with me and I might be able to lessen their load and thereby find a more suitable live-in companion. There are situations which can be absolutely petrifying, but I have put some of these fears behind me. I did have one situation which arose one time when my brother happened to be in the house. Lightning had struck close by and had loc! ked up telephone. We only discovered this when we had to call 911 due to excessive bleeding from the rectum. In all honesty I would have died if my brother had not been present. Will the situation recur, I sincerely hope not. If I do not feel well, I require a member of my family to stay over with me to make sure nothing goes wrong. I am hopeful that I will be able to maintain my health so that I am not forced to have my family stay with me frequently. I am trying to find a voice-activated cellphone which will give me the ability to call for help if I lose control of my sip-n-puff or the telephone locks up. I have not been able to get complete control of a cellphone yet and still have that problem, but I am hopeful I will be of two rectify the situation in the near future. I hope this answers a few questions, but remember nobody situation is exactly the same. It took me over 8 1/2 years to develop the ability to do this and there are many others on this list and around the world that probably would not if given the choice. I am still hopeful my ex-wife will decide to remain in the United States permanently thereby giving me a live-in companion. FYI, we only divorced because my wife determined and wanted to remain in Germany following my accident. It is a long story, but we are still amicable and in fact she usually visits at least once a year, if not more. Billy Please excuse any errors. I am using voice-activated software and it occasionally makes mistakes which I do not always catch.Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recall reading that some of you guys are home alone at night while in bed. After last night, I know I could never feel safe dioing that. I started an antibotic and last night and it made me sick. Plus all those nights I wakeup sweating cause my cath is twisted shut or something. I would go into a mini panic attack if these happened and no one was here to help. Greg Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
[QUAD-L] Fwd: Money Follows the Person has new co-sponsorS!
Yah Kansas as a new cosponsor. Please contact your state representatives I have it is not listed as cosponsor of MICASSA and Money follows the cat person!Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post-, 51, KC, suburb in Prairie Village Kansas) ---BeginMessage--- Money Follows the Person has New Co-Sponsors! Congratulations New York, North Carolina, Virginia and Kansas Remember, both your Senators and your Representative are in their home districts for the entire month of August. Now is the time to visit them about both Money Following the Person AND MiCASSA. Below are listed the all co-sponsors of first the Senate Bill and then the House Bill S.528 Money Follows the Person Sponsor: Sen Harkin, Tom [IA] (introduced 3/3/2005) Cosponsors (6) COSPONSORS(6), BY DATE : Sen Smith, Gordon H. [OR] - 3/3/2005 Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] - 3/10/2005 Sen DeWine, Mike [OH] - 3/10/2005 Sen Stabenow, Debbie [MI] - 5/23/2005 Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] - 7/21/2005 Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] - 7/21/2005 * H.R.3063 Sponsor: Rep Kildee, Dale E. [MI-5] (introduced 6/24/2005) Cosponsors (3) COSPONSORS(3), BY DATE : Rep Boucher, Rick [VA-9] - 7/28/2005 Rep Price, David E. [NC-4] - 7/28/2005 Rep Moore, Dennis [KS-3] - 7/28/2005 NATIONAL ADAPT MAILING LIST - Adapt MiCASA List http://www.adapt.org ---End Message---
[QUAD-L] Voice Activated Hands Free Phone
This phone could be of help to anyone living alone. http://justel.freehomepage.com/ Tim http://thequadlink.com __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Alone at night
Hey Billy, Were you ever on a vent? If so how did you wean yourself, if I could get off this frigging vent I could do so much more. Surly you don't do your own transfers, do you have help every day? Ill get around to sending the pictures of my chair and cell phone. Have a good evening. Silas Oh yeah! Do you have to be sucktioned? - Original Message - From: B. Kimberlin (Quadius) To: Greg ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Alone at night Greg, I am a C2-3 quadriplegic that is not ventilator depended. I have managed to live at home alone for the last year and a half, but this was something I had to develop over a time. I also have an extensive support system, which many other people are not able to get. There is no way I would have been able to accomplish this earlier due to complications with catheters kinking, needing additional water, and general anxiety. I have had frequent problems with my catheter plugging and thus have had to call for help in the middle of the night. What I typically do is assess each problem which I have and then determine what course of action I will take to rectify this difficulty. If it is something that I need to have done, but is not an absolute emergency then I'll call a member of my family, depending on which one is available. If it is an emergency I feel can be rectified easily and one of my neighbors can handle it, I will call in a friend and have them handle the situation for m! e. Obviously all emergencies which cannot be handle quickly I need to call 911. The closest family members I have are approximately 20 minutes away, but my well-trained family members are about 20 to 25 minutes away. Establishing a network of this type requires getting out and making great friendships in addition to maintaining these friendships. Not all people are able to do this due to an array of different reasons, i.e. they live in a rural area, their neighbors are not very friendly, ect. I got the idea to do this by reading an article about a quadriplegic that is roughly the same functional level is me -- C4, but still does not have any movement of the arms or legs -- who was living by himself in St. Petersburg. I wrote to him and ask him questions, but didn't receive all the answers I thought I needed. I did discover how to take medication, but a requires access to an environmental control unit which can control your bed. I gradually discovered how to handle most of the problems I run into and vowed to try it for a little while. I figured if I was only able to handle it most of the time, I could still get someone to move in with me and I might be able to lessen their load and thereby find a more suitable live-in companion. There are situations which can be absolutely petrifying, but I have put some of these fears behind me. I did have one situation which arose one time when my brother happened to be in the house. Lightning had struck close by and had loc! ked up telephone. We only discovered this when we had to call 911 due to excessive bleeding from the rectum. In all honesty I would have died if my brother had not been present. Will the situation recur, I sincerely hope not. If I do not feel well, I require a member of my family to stay over with me to make sure nothing goes wrong. I am hopeful that I will be able to maintain my health so that I am not forced to have my family stay with me frequently. I am trying to find a voice-activated cellphone which will give me the ability to call for help if I lose control of my sip-n-puff or the telephone locks up. I have not been able to get complete control of a cellphone yet and still have that problem, but I am hopeful I will be of two rectify the situation in the near future. I hope this answers a few questions, but remember nobody situation is exactly the same. It took me over 8 1/2 years to develop the ability to do this and there are many others on this list and around the world that probably would not if given the choice. I am still hopeful my ex-wife will decide to remain in the United States permanently thereby giving me a live-in companion. FYI, we only divorced because my wife determined and wanted to remain in Germany following my accident. It is a long story, but we are still amicable and in fact she usually visits at least once a year, if not more. Billy Please excuse any errors. I am using voice-activated software and it occasionally makes mistakes which I do not always catch.Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recall reading that some of you guys are home alone at night while in bed.
[QUAD-L] Voice Activated Hands Free Phone
In a message dated 8/15/2005 4:59:13 PM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: about a month ago i started using lifeline. CBA is covering it. i have a little beeper that hangs arouiind my neck and a speaker phone in my room. when i hit the beeper it calls them and they see if i need help. if i dont answer them they send out someone to check on me. i haven't needed it yet but i did call them once because i ran over the beeper. (they told me not to take it off, but i didn't listen, LOL) luke In a message dated 8/15/2005 3:44:01 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This phone could be of help to anyone living alone. http://justel.freehomepage.com/ ---BeginMessage--- about a month ago i started using lifeline. CBA is covering it. i have a little beeper that hangs arouiind my neck and a speaker phone in my room. when i hit the beeper it calls them and they see if i need help. if i dont answer them they send out someone to check on me. i haven't needed it yet but i did call them once because i ran over the beeper. (they told me not to take it off, but i didn't listen, LOL) luke In a message dated 8/15/2005 3:44:01 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This phone could be of help to anyone living alone. http://justel.freehomepage.com/ Tim ---End Message---
[QUAD-L] Guess dat makes me a red neck republikin
Democrats, Republicans, and Southern Republicans Question: How do you tell the difference between Democrats, Republicans and Southern Republicans? The answer can be found by posing the following question: You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, an Islamic Terrorist with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, praises Allah, raises the knife, and charges. You are carrying a Glock .40, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do? Democrat's Answer: Well, that's not enough information to answer the question. Does this man look poor! or oppressed? Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack? Could we run away? What does my wife think? What about the kids? Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of his hand? What does the law say about this situation? Does the Glock have appropriate safety built into it? Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway? What kind of message does this send to society and to my children? Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me? Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me? If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while he w! as stabbing me? Should I call 9-1-1? Why is this street so deserted? We need to raise taxes, have a paint and weed day and make this a happier, street that would discourage such behavior. This is all so confusing! ! I need to debate this with some friends for few days and try to come to a consensus. Republican's Answer: BANG! Southern Republican's Answer: BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Click.. (sounds of reloading). BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Click.. pause Daughter: Nice grouping, Daddy! Were those the Winchester Silver Tips? Glenn A Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, Pa 17582 1-888-217-8870
Re: [QUAD-L] Alone at night
You just start planning your night carefully and making sure you have things you need where you can get to them. Telephones are nice but you have a point. I don't mind the lonliness, but I sure hate when my bodily functions occur 8 hours before anyone will be around to clean me up. I do have a phone and there is usually someone to call. Panicking doesn't help. john In a message dated 8/14/2005 9:13:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: AMEN.i could not either!Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recall reading that some of you guys are home alone at night while in bed. After last night, I know I could never feel safe dioing that. I started an antibotic and last night and it made me sick. Plus all those nights I wakeup sweating cause my cath is twisted shut or something. I would go into a mini panic attack if these happened and no one was here to help. Greg
Re: [QUAD-L] Home Care
Medical aid in this country is largely based onyour ability to pay for it once insurance is exhausted. If you don't qualify, it is because you aren't poor enough. I am one of those immoral people that has nothing left and now that I'm destitute, I get plenty of help. I won't bragg because it is beginning to look like they want to cut back the maximum hours per week that waiver will cover. I get this sinking feeling that I'll be shopping for a nursing home. They don't seem to care that it would cost less to stay in the community. The important thing is that the nursing homes get that state money and donate a good chunk to the politician that had this idea. ( may he suffer a brain hemorrhage and live out their days in the bedlam ward). john In a message dated 8/15/2005 4:21:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey Greg, Do you remember the not-so-long-ago conversation between myself Dave K. on MediCARE and home health care and the hell I've been through EVER SINCE Medicare changed its payment system TO the agencies in 1999? I'll try to find the email (I keep all sent emails). I also became good friends/acquaintence by phone with the Medicare Ombudsman to try to DO something abt this silent epidemic. I can FWD Vmy emails to her to you as well. Her hands are tied to because Medicare has no teeth in making sure guidelines are met FOR ALL eligible patients. They leave it to the state and the state doesn't do squat. After 9 years of receiving AIDE help from Medicare home health agencies ... I was recently discharged from mine on the basis that "they can't find aides" when the truth is they WON'T because it NOW cuts into their profit margin. TOTALLY DISCRIMINATORY. I've written to everyone everywhere and even to 60 minutes, Dateline, MSNBC Investigates, etc but no responses yet. I'm now hiring for 'basic necessities' and it's costing abt $450/month. And, no, I don't qualify for long term care, waivers or any other low-income help because I'm LIVING A MORAL LIFE - meaning I'm married and a lifelong attempt to save invest has me screwed! G Lori Michaelson C4/5 complete quad, 25 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: Greg Date: 08/14/05 18:06:21 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Home Care What does it take to qualify to get insurance to cover home care from an agency? I know all insurances are different, but how about Medicare? My insurance covers home care for nursing needs, but not just to get dressed and into a wheelchair. But I wonder if they come out to cath or something, if they will get me dressed and up while they are here. I'm trying to get weekend care, but can't do my bowel care and change my SP cach twice a day. Any ideas on things I might be able to say I need "Home Care" for? thx, Greg
[QUAD-L] Am I the only eBay shopper here?
Invacare Ranger II Front-Wheel Drive Power Wheelchair Item number: 6200238188 Do any of you guys buy power chairs from eBay? The price certainly is right. I have bought 3 for under 700$ each. They work fine. I'm looking at one now that is EZLOCK certified so I can drive with it. My Pride Jets are not certified. DHL will ship it driveway to driveway for 85$. Pretty good deal I think. Dave Dave(what's a quad?) Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
[QUAD-L] Sleeping Giants
These are NOT to be taken lightly. The sleeping giant here in Phoenix is normally dry 365 days a year. When it roars (from roughly 3 to 4 inches in the water shed) it flows at 350,000 cubic feet per second. That's like thhe Mississippi river at it's lowest where usually there is nothing. EVERYTHING in it's way (that has often been built near the riverbed in the past 40 years) gets washed away like so many ping pong balls. The smaller washes are equally violent in a smaller way. They however have undermined interstate bridges and collapsed the freeways right into the surging water. Nothing to mess with. We lose a few idiots each year who drive around baracades to cross washes - forgetting that the wash is now 3 feet deeper than normal. Cars just don't work well in 4 or 5 feet of rushing water. Dave[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/15/2005 3:25:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the County is under a 'Flash Flood Watch' until 6:30 P.M. We have had over 4" of rain in the last 48 hours. Sounds like all those dry "river beds" are about to become very wet. Stay safe, Dave and you other Texicans. BillLeesburg, FLC-6 Incomplete since 7/20/68AOL/AIM Yahoo ID: MikeyBird3Stupidity is NOT a handicap! Park elsewhere!Dave(what's a quad?) Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
Re: [QUAD-L] Sleeping Giants
3 kids lost their lives just this past weekend from heavy rain running in Tucson washes. People arewarned EVERY year but it still happens by being ignored or by being just plain dumb. Lori Michaelson C4/5 complete quad, 25 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: Ol' Man River Date: 08/15/05 17:26:22 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Sleeping Giants These are NOT to be taken lightly. The sleeping giant here in Phoenix is normally dry 365 days a year. When it roars (from roughly 3 to 4 inches in the water shed) it flows at 350,000 cubic feet per second. That's like thhe Mississippi river at it's lowest where usually there is nothing. EVERYTHING in it's way (that has often been built near the riverbed in the past 40 years) gets washed away like so many ping pong balls. The smaller washes are equally violent in a smaller way. They however have undermined interstate bridges and collapsed the freeways right into the surging water. Nothing to mess with. We lose a few idiots each year who drive around baracades to cross washes - forgetting that the wash is now 3 feet deeper than normal. Cars just don't work well in 4 or 5 feet of rushing water. Dave[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/15/2005 3:25:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the County is under a 'Flash Flood Watch' until 6:30 P.M. We have had over 4" of rain in the last 48 hours. Sounds like all those dry "river beds" are about to become very wet. Stay safe, Dave and you other Texicans. BillLeesburg, FLC-6 Incomplete since 7/20/68AOL/AIM Yahoo ID: MikeyBird3Stupidity is NOT a handicap! Park elsewhere!Dave(what's a quad?) Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
[QUAD-L] Re: Home Care Medicare
---Original Message--- From: Greg What does it take to qualify to get insurance to cover home care from an agency? I know all insurances are different, but how about Medicare? Ok Greg ... The easy answers are these (below .. directly from Medicare's mouth)but they'ye not even close to what you get! Agencies refuse to "put out" aides anymore. My Dr has called all over Tucson can't find one yet to take me on. Medicare provides coverage for home health care under both Parts A and B. In addition to having either Medicare Part A or B, you must meet a few additional requirements to be eligible for Medicare to cover home health care.You must: * be homebound;* need skilled care on an intermittent or part-time basis;* get services from a Medicare-certified home health agency (HHA); and* have a doctor's plan of care. Medicare defines homebound to mean that a person is generally unable to leave home and leaving home requires a “considerable and taxing effort.” Whether or not your mother qualifies as homebound is decided by a doctor’s evaluation over an extended period of time. Leaving home for short periods to get medical care or for special non-medical events, such as a family reunion, funeral or graduation would not disqualify your mother. Attending religious services or taking an occasional trip to the beauty parlor is also allowed. Skilled care includes either skilled nursing care or skilled therapy services. Skilled nursing includes care from Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Skilled therapy includes care from licensed physical, occupational and speech therapists. Services covered include, but are not limited to, monitoring and evaluation, teaching and training, administration of medications, tube feedings, catheter changes, wound care, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and maintenance therapy. If you arefound eligible, the agency will draw up a plan of care. This plan details the care youwill receive and the frequency of services over the next 60 days. If your mother still meets the necessary requirements after 60 days, the home health agency can draw up a new plan of care. As long as she continues to qualify, there is no time limit on the benefit under Part B. Under Part A, she would be limited to 100 visits. No matter which part you are covered under, Medicare pays the full cost of services. OR As long as your doctor certifies that you're homebound and needs a skilled nurseMedicare will cover services from a Medicare-certified home health agency. Medicare home health coverage includes skilled services, such as the nursing care, along with a limited number of hours per week of personal care provided by home health aides, such as help with bathing, toileting and dressing. As a rule, Medicare’s home health care benefit does notcover the following: * 24-hour-a-daycare at home;*Most prescription drugs;* Meals delivered to home;* Home maker or custodial care services, such as cooking, shopping, and laundry;* Personal care unless, as in your husband’s case, he also needs skilled nursing or therapy care. (The Medicare hospice benefit may pay for some of these items and services. We will discuss the hospice benefit in a future issue.) Talk to your doctor about your home health care needs. Many doctors do not know about the Medicare home health benefit. Give your doctor the name and number of a Medicare-certified home health agency (HHA) and ask him to call them and discuss the nature, frequency (how often) and duration (how long) of your husband’s home care needs. You can get a list of Medicare-certified home health agencies in your area fromthe Yellow Pages or theEldercare Locator. You can call the HHAs directly and ask them to assess yourcondition to determine if you qualifyfor Medicare-covered home health care. Be sure to keep a list of a few other HHAs in case the first one you or your doctor calls doesn’t work out.
[QUAD-L] Re: Alone at night
i used those forn 6 years, then my mom and got on the family plan with cingular..nicer when company stays over.. ;) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A product known as "Baby Monitors" work well when you live alone and might needhelp. Golly, a set might go for $20 bucks plus but I pick these up at yard sales and resale shops for a couple of bucks each. They have long ranges and can be plugged in almost anywhere. They also have remotes with long ranges. This way you can beconnected to a neighbor or aid in the next room, next building or next high rise.This way, you always have an ear that is listening at night in case of an emergency.Best WishesWIn a message dated 8/15/05 12:54:52 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My injury is C6 complete and I live alone. You can get a voice activated telephone to call a friend, neighbor or 911. I was scared at first but sometimes just knowing that you can call somebody can prevent some panic attacks. I a! lso have a canine companion but that's not much help if your hose is kinked or twisted but she is very good company.Take care and play nice Tammie LouI redid my homepage, please check it out and sign my guestbookchippertue.com_Chippertue's World_ (http://chippertue.com/)
[QUAD-L] Re: Am I the only eBay shopper here?
They are usually spelled out the an appropriate section on the eBay page. No one wants bad feedback on their record so all bend over backwards to please you. You ARE ultimately at the mercy of the seller so read carefully before you bid. I've returned about 4 things - no problems. The current power chair says "NO RETURNS.ITEM SOLD AS IS." so I know it's mine. If I don't like it, I can always re-sell it. Dave ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm a shopper too but nothing that big.what's the return option?Ol' Man River [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Invacare Ranger II Front-Wheel Drive Power Wheelchair Item number: 6200238188 Do any of you guys buy power chairs from eBay? The price certainly is right. I have bought 3 for under 700$ each. They work fine. I'm looking at one now that is EZLOCK certified so I can drive with it. My Pride Jets are not certified. DHL will ship it driveway to driveway for 85$. Pretty good deal I think. Dave Dave(what's a quad?) Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page Dave - C3, 1967, Phoenix AZ__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Am I the only eBay shopper here?
In a message dated 8/15/2005 9:12:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Invacare Ranger II Front-Wheel Drive Power Wheelchair Item number: 6200238188 Do any of you guys buy power chairs from eBay? The price certainly is right. I have bought 3 for under 700$ each. They work fine. I'm looking at one now that is EZLOCK certified so I can drive with it. My Pride Jets are not certified. DHL will ship it driveway to driveway for 85$. Pretty good deal I think. Dave seems like a good deal but i didn't see a year and daveit's 16 inches, can you get your butt in that? dd
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Am I the only eBay shopper here?
As a matter of fact yes I can. My manual chair is 16 wide. Allows me to get into more johns. 46 minutes and it's all mine.. About time to sell one of my others. Anyone interested in a jet 1 2 or 3? Dave.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/15/2005 9:12:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Invacare Ranger II Front-Wheel Drive Power Wheelchair Item number: 6200238188 Do any of you guys buy power chairs from eBay? The price certainly is right. I have bought 3 for under 700$ each. They work fine. I'm looking at one now that is EZLOCK certified so I can drive with it. My Pride Jets are not certified. DHL will ship it driveway to driveway for 85$. Pretty good deal I think. Dave seems like a good deal but i didn't see a year and daveit's 16 inches, can you get your butt in that? dd Dave - C3, 1967, Phoenix AZ__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Need your advice guys - Re: Triceps and More Triceps email
Hey Smurf, Either you signed up or someone signed you up to receive emails from Kevin. He is in a program here in the states. It is some sort of exercise program that is supposed to help get people out of the chair. I checked into it a long time ago. It's called the sit tall stand tall program. Evidently it has helped a lot of people. I was receiving updates for someone else a while ago. It does cost a few bucks. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 1:07 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Need your advice guys - Re: "Triceps and More Triceps" email Hi ya guys, I received this email today but I'm not sure weather is a scam/virus thing or not. I recognise the name, but I just wanted to see what you all think about it before I start looking more into it. Cheers, Love Smurf xxx In a message dated 15/08/2005 06:55:46 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "Triceps and More Triceps" By, Kevin J. Mullin Dear Smurf, While finishing my 6th month at the program, I am starting to realize that in order for me to go faster, further, and do it in a short period of time-my tricep workouts are going to have to become my new best friend. Although my number one goal is to rid myself of this wheelchair and live a functional lifestyle, it will never happen unless I first conquer this wheelchair and learn to live functionally in it. In order for me to get up small hills, bumps, or wheel on carpet-I must build my core stomach muscles and my tricep muscles. To do this, I must wheel myself everywhere I go (in and outside the gym). Because of this, it has made it a very frustrating month. After talking with Mr. Weber, he explained that I cannot get frustrated easily because all that is doing is teaching my body to shut down when meeting new challenges. I cannot get to the next level if I keep this up. I have to be mindful of my emotions and keep a cool head if I want to reach my goals. Since it has been six months, I have decided to do a recap of my accomplishments. I have rid myself of my electric wheelchair and I am knob free on my manual wheelchair. I can now fully feed myself and wheel over small bumps, carpets and small inclines. I no longer have blood pressure issues while standing up, and have gotten completely off all medications. Most important, I have gotten mentally stronger since I have started this program. I also want to take this time and congratulate Tucker Fife on standing up and taking his first steps without leg braces on. What a true inspiration it is to watch Tucker achieve his goals. Another person I want to congratulate is Julie for doing such an exceptional job in such a short period of time. I really am amazed at the progress one person can make when they set their mind to it. I want to take this moment to thank each and every one of you again for the support and prayers while I am on this journey. I made a personal decision to use my website as a medium to keep all informed on my progress. This is the best way for me to communicate with all of you and not forget anyone person. Please take a moment if you have not yet done so and sign up for my emails and video updates on the top right hand corner of my new website at www.kevinjmullin.com. I plan on sending more video updates ASAP. Please view the new video updates below fromMay 1st, 2005 titled "Always Preparing For The Next Step!" Click Below: Kevin'sJuly Workout "Triceps and More Triceps" Click Below: Click Here Best Regards, Kevin
[QUAD-L] Fwd: Marci's Medicare Update: Week of 08/15/05--Long-term care
Information about Medicare.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years posed, 51, KC)Note: forwarded message attached. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page ---BeginMessage--- www.medicarerights.org | e-newsletters Volume 4, Issue 33: Week ofAugust15, 2005 Welcome to Dear Marci, a free,weekly newsletter designed to keep you in the loop about health care benefits, rights and options for older Americans and people with disabilities. Dear Marciis a service of the Medicare Rights Center (MRC) (www.medicarerights.org), the nation's largest independent source of health care information for people with Medicare.A national nonprofit founded in 1989, MRChelps older adults and people with disabilities get good, affordable health care. For reprint rights, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Topic of the Month: Long-Term Care Long-term care, commonly abbreviated as LTC, refers to a range of medical, personal and social services designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities, chronic illnesses or ongoing limitations in their ability to function independently. LTC may be delivered at home, in a nursing home, inan adult day care facility or other facility. While Medicare does not pay for most long-term care needs, in this month'sissues we will examine the coverage Medicare does provide through the HomeHealth, Skilled Nursing Facilityand Hospice benefits. Marci's Mailbox * * * * * * * * * * * * Dear Marci, I heard Medicare wont pay for nursing home care, but my friend said Medicare covered her stay while she was recovering from a heart attack. Im getting older and considering moving out of my homewill Medicare help pay for me to live in a nursing home? Sally (Gary, IN) Dear Sally, No, Medicare does not cover long-termnursing home care. Medicare only covers limited stays in a nursing homea skilled nursing facilityto help you recover from an injury or illness. Medicare may help pay for care in a skilled nursing facility if * you need skilled nursing care seven days a week or skilled therapy services at least five days a week (skilled carerefers to services provided by or under the supervision of trained medical personnel, such as professional nurses and therapists); and * you have been hospitalized for at least three days in the 30 days prior to admission in a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility. As long as it is medically necessary, Medicare will pay the full cost of the first 20 days and part of the cost of another 80 days of care (you pay $114 a day in 2005) in a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility (SNF) each benefit period. A benefit periodbegins the day you enter the SNF and ends when you no longer receive SNF care for 60 days in a row. If you need help with everyday tasks, you may want to consider home care, usually a less costly alternative to residential care. Research the cost of home and community-based services in your area online using theEldercare Locator. If you do need to make the move to residential care, another option is assisted living facilities, which are available for people who are looking for some personal services but dont require the intensive skilled care that a nursing home would provide. These facilities typically cost less than nursing homes, although costs vary with the residence, room size and the types of services needed by the residents. Most facilities charge month-to-month rates, but a few require long-term arrangements. Visit the websites listed below for more information on assisted living facilities. If you feel you need the level of care a nursing home can provide, explore what nursing home care costs in your area and how you would pay for it. Extended nursing home stays can easily cost in excess of $5,000 a month, but fees vary widely. If your income and assets are low, find out if you qualify for Medicaid, which covers long-term nursing home care. If your income and assets are high, you could consider purchasing long-term care insurance. While this type of coverage may limit costs for some people, it is typically not recommended. LTC insurance is expensive and the older you are when you buy it, the higher the cost of the monthly premium. See links below for more information on long-term care insurance. You can also pay for nursing home care yourself until you have spent down your assets enough to qualify for Medicaid. Your doctor is a good person to approach about the level of care you should be looking for. Do a little research and then raise the subject during your next visit. Together you can outline what are the best options based on your needs. Stay tuned next week to learn more about how the new Medicare prescription drug benefit will work for people in long-term care facilities! Marci Have a question for Marci? Click here to e-mail your questions . Please include your city, county and state of residence. Spotlight on Resources * * * * * * * * * * * * Read about long-term care and the
