Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Sound off on wheelchair cushions!

2009-10-28 Thread wheelchair
It's neutral at best. But its information. How it is used may determine later if it was good or not. Best Wishes In a message dated 10/27/2009 7:44:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, quad...@gmail.com writes: Is that a good thing or a bad thing? On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 8:53 AM,

Re: [QUAD-L] Something to think about

2009-10-28 Thread bob quinn
Hi Dan, Just curious, what successful socialist country would you hold up as an example? At 08:32 PM 10/27/2009, Dan wrote: As John has said before, democracy is nothing more than mob rule. Our country is not a democracy but rather a representative form of government. That is, we elect people

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Read New Mobility's November Digital Edition

2009-10-28 Thread wheelchair
From: chri...@newmobility.com To: wheelch...@aol.com Sent: 10/28/2009 10:52:58 A.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: Read New Mobilityapos;s November Digital Edition (http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=ons=6do,19n4p,2u46,h6sc,4da6,14m1,eqqt) Welcome to

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2009-10-28 Thread Adam Collinsworth
Hello All, My name is Adam, I am a quad and have been for the past eleven years. Here is my story. The life altering situation that changed my life was a spinal cord injury that left me paralyzed from the chest down. The injury occurred on August 9, 1998, five days before football camp was

Re: [QUAD-L] hospital bed mattress

2009-10-28 Thread Debbie Hamilton
 Last year I was having problems with pressure sores.  It was recommended that I get an alternating pressure mattress.  I did some research and ended up ordering one through a company called E.A.S.E. Seating Systems.  The mattress was coded PT1100.  With shipping and handling it came to

[QUAD-L] Trying to stay in my home

2009-10-28 Thread Debbie Hamilton
Have been a quad almost 5 years.  I'm 50 years old and living with my husband.  I don't qualify for Medicaid, so have had to pay caregivers out of my pocket.  We live in Wyoming and have no home health available so I advertise in the newspaper.  My husband is burnt.  We have a guest house so

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2009-10-28 Thread wheelchair
Hi Adam and Welcome Aboard! Regarding the other aspects of life and love. Try a pork chop or diamonds. They are good for attracting, but not keeping. What do you have to offer in a relationship? Women are also attracted to things that glow and glitter. What is your glitter. After

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Read New Mobility's November Digital Edition

2009-10-28 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 10/28/2009 11:13:15 A.M. Central Daylight Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: From: chri...@newmobility.com To: wheelch...@aol.com Sent: 10/28/2009 10:52:58 A.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: Read New Mobilityapos;s November

FW: [QUAD-L] Trying to stay in my home

2009-10-28 Thread Merrill
I am 57 years old and hzave twice successfully advertised for a caregiver to basically adopt me at $2000 monthly. _ From: Debbie Hamilton [mailto:debbiewyom...@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:57 AM To: Quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Trying to stay in my home

RE: [QUAD-L] Trying to stay in my home

2009-10-28 Thread Joan Anglin
Hello Debbie I have been where you are, only I did not qualify for Medicare either. I am sure you have contacted the center for independent living in your state, there are two, one for eastern and one for western. They would be your best bet to find a PCA and to give you information about your

RE: [QUAD-L] Trying to stay in my home

2009-10-28 Thread Dan
The very first thing you have to do is to see an elder law attorney. They will show you how to set up an irrevocable special needs trust which will protect your assets from the government. Once everything is in this irrevocable trust, which should include cash, investments, house -- anything

Re: [QUAD-L] Something to think about

2009-10-28 Thread Dan
Those countries which have a much higher degree of socialism then the United States. These countries being, Sweden, France, England, Norway. In fact, most of the prosperous European states. You must remember that our own country has a moderate degree of socialism as is evident in our

Re: [QUAD-L] Amytriptyline

2009-10-28 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
    Well To answer your question Im on Amytriptyline due to cramping and burning pain in stomach and back due to a syrinx. I cut a 50 mg pill in half and take it at bedtime. Ive been taking it for over four years and my gut has expanded, which at this point isnt a big problem, but it could be

Re: [QUAD-L] hospital bed mattress

2009-10-28 Thread John S.
low air loss mattress is best From: Bob Kirkner kirkne...@msn.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, October 27, 2009 9:57:07 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] hospital bed mattress I need info or suggestions about what kind of mattress to purchase. 36 x 84 in PA

FW: [QUAD-L] hospital bed mattress

2009-10-28 Thread Merrill
I prefer the air mattress overlay which has alternating preasure to avoid turning and sores. Merrill _ From: John S. [mailto:alcibiat...@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 4:47 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] hospital bed mattress low air loss

FW: [QUAD-L] Trying to stay in my home

2009-10-28 Thread Merrill
What is the mystery to getting a special needs trust, has someone actually gotten one? I have reads enough to understand the idea but getting one seems to have a glass ceiling. No one will speak with me when they learn I am to poor with under $10,000 to start. I had spoken with bankers and

Re: [QUAD-L]Adam

2009-10-28 Thread KK
I don't get to leave my house very often.  If I didn't have my computer, I would be depressed too. I am involved with several groups on-line.  Instant messaging is good also.   And then there is video so you can see who you are talking to. You can be happy again.   KK