RE: [QUAD-L] Blueant Q3

2013-03-01 Thread Joan Anglin
Yep, I'm using one, but there are definite disadvantages to it. It's still very cool, but I would think that it would work best for people who are not outside bouncing around uneven surfaces with bushes and trees around them. I don't use a head rest, so we can't attach the magnet to a head rest. We

Re: [QUAD-L] epic wheelchair costumes

2013-03-01 Thread lindakrn
Pretty cool ideas. Loved snoopy. Lindaf - Original Message - From: "Danny" To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 9:45:45 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] epic wheelchair costumes http://fb-troublemakers.com/epic-wheelchair-costumes-7664/

Re: [QUAD-L] Cool cell phone gadget

2013-03-01 Thread wheelchair
Don, have you seen the equipment at _www.nobuttonsheadset.com_ (http://www.nobuttonsheadset.com) Best Wishes In a message dated 2/28/2013 9:31:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, donpric...@yahoo.com writes: I found a pretty neat [and inexpensive] cell phone add-on that I think might

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sores

2013-03-01 Thread wheelchair
Hiya Rose. Much depends on the type of wound and stage of wound. We were fortunate to have a few RN with certification in wound therapy. They would change to wound wrap, twice a day and pack the wound. Sometimes, they would do it once a day, depending on Doctor's Orders. Pictures of the

Re: [QUAD-L] Cool cell phone gadget

2013-03-01 Thread wheelchair
Tom, the retail stores have little in the way of what you might need, so calling a few manufacturers and asking about their line of accessible phones for.Quads. You can also call your cell service and ask for new phones sales and what might be available for . Quads. Lastly, Don't f

Re: [QUAD-L] Wound vac

2013-03-01 Thread wheelchair
A wound vac machine is not something one can purchase. It is ordered by a wound specialist and applied, plus services by a training nurse/wound specialist or company rep. The wound vac comes with the vac unit, patches, hoses and user manual. The unit goes back to the manufacturer when com

[QUAD-L] Wound vac

2013-03-01 Thread jume9999
I have heard you all talk about a wound vac..what is that? Meredith - Original Message - From: "William Willis" To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 4:00:31 PM Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion I have had bone removed twice, Meredith. Just ta

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

2013-03-01 Thread bobbie299
I had bone removed back in 1980s when I was AWAKE during the surgery. They played the music I liked and I talked to them throughout. Bobbie Smile Everyday -Original Message- From: William Willis To: quad-list Sent: Thu, Feb 28, 2013 7:00 pm Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

RE: [QUAD-L] Cool cell phone gadget

2013-03-01 Thread Joan Anglin
Hi Tom I just replaced my ancient Sony Ericsson with L G xpression which does have quite a few things I cannot use, and even though I cannot touch my own phone, my mentally handicapped guys have learned to use it quickly. It was one of the few phones that ATT offered that did not need a data plan.

Re: [QUAD-L] Cool cell phone gadget

2013-03-01 Thread Don Price
  In my opinion, a cell phone is an absolute NECCESSITY for any active quad. It literally can be a lifesaver if you're stuck somewhere or your chair breaks down. I've told this story before, but I lost a good friend of mine a few years ago when his wheelchair got stuck in gravel in his backyard

Re: [QUAD-L] Cool cell phone gadget

2013-03-01 Thread Billy Lang
Got it, thanks! Sent from Billy Lang's iPad cell: 732-245-6424 On Feb 28, 2013, at 22:31, Don Price wrote: > > I found a pretty neat [and inexpensive] cell phone add-on that I think might > help many quads pick up or hold their cell phones easier: it's a little > plastic loop, called a Cli

Re: [QUAD-L] Cool cell phone gadget

2013-03-01 Thread Danny Hearn
for me it's not  lol-- i got a dumb phone...in other words a landline only.. years ago my therapist made me a plastic or rubber coated hook that goes over it and straps on by velcro, so I just put my thumb under that to pick it up to talk. (my wife and all other family members all have cell pho

Re: [QUAD-L] Cool cell phone gadget

2013-03-01 Thread Thomas E. Cusack
im c6/7 42 years and am looking to replace my ancient cell-any ideas? is a smart phone a necessity? i don't need/want all sorts of gadgets my finger function is so-so thanks tom From: Don Price To: quadlist Sent: Thu, February 28, 2013 9:32:20 PM Subject: [QUA

[QUAD-L] pressure sores

2013-03-01 Thread Cviewer62
Hi, I have a pressure sore that my husband changes the dressing twice daily. The wound ceter says keep it dry and keep off it. Any other ideas? Rose

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

2013-03-01 Thread Rene Bullard
If its to the bone you should have been on the vack  long ago.. we have used 2 yrs. It was to bone. But you also need to up your protein get on C 1000mg.X 2 and zink 500 mg. and if on but you need to stay off it.. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android