My husband is a quadriplegic but with full sensory feeling from head to toe. As
his caregiver, I am frustrated because the only way I was taught to trim and
file nails is by using a nail file. His nails are so thick and he is so
sensitive that he cannot stand a file and so I tried to use a dreme
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> Hey peeps. Here is a letter from a friend of mine. We were both friends of c4
> quad named Wayne. Background
Story-- I was hurt in diving accident in 1971 at age 19. Wayne was hurt in 73
at age 21. He was doing
mechanic work underneath a bus when t
You are 100% correct and that is why I added all the extra information that
I did. I just forgot to mention the CMS requirement. Thanks for adding all
that extra info. It would never work for me or many of the quads on this
list. I had just never seen a foldable POWER chair and perhaps list members
Chairs that must be shipped, consider $1.00 -$1.50 per pound and ship on a
wooden pallet.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 3/2/2016 12:31:40 P.M. Central Standard Time,
k...@amplifiedagility.com writes:
Hi John –
Do you intend to buy new or are you open to looking at gently used chairs
Nice ultra light travel chair for anyone living in a freedom or independent
living center, with flat dry surfaces. The travel chair is not coded for
Medicaid or Medicare.(CMS) This would be a great means of transportation
for those who are elder, but have issues walking long distances. A me
Obviously most of us quads need to go through the rehab process and go with
an OT/PT for a wheelchair evaluation to make sure the power wheelchairs and
the cushions we use together are right/appropriate for our bodies and will
last us for many many many years.
But recently when I was looking throu
I wish it were that easy for me, I cannot try out a new chair unless it’s
equipped with chin control or sip and puff and nobody in this area has such an
animal! But to be truthful, I really like my Omega Trac and am willing to pay
for the repairs to it if we cannot repair ourselves. I bought i
Hi John –
Do you intend to buy new or are you open to looking at gently used chairs? I
know someone that wants to sell theirs….of course it depends on where you live
as well….
Warmly,
Kay
From: john owens [mailto:jrowen...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:44 PM
To: Quad-l
1>You need a prescription from a physical therapist that generally needs
specific wording that your local chair company will help guide you with
generally on their first visit.
2>Then your local chair company should come with different types, brands, arm
rests, seats, seat backs and leg systems
Rehab chairs are sitting at warehouses, ready to ship. Complex Rehab
Chairs are custom hand built to an OT's specifications. It takes much more
time, plus adjustments on delivery.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 3/2/2016 11:44:12 A.M. Central Standard Time,
swl...@gmail.com writes:
I go
My Permobil has been great as well
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From: Fragile [mailto:swl...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 9:44 AM
To: john owens
Cc: Quad-list Post
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Just a question
I got my permobil in 2012, it has been very solid.
On 3/1/16, john owens wrote
I got my permobil in 2012, it has been very solid.
On 3/1/16, john owens wrote:
> I'm trying to buy a power chair has anyone had mishaps, malfunctions, or any
> problems with the permobil power wheelchairs? Can anybody give me some
> insights on this company. Is it a good brand of chairs? Are th
I have yet to meet an old electric wheelchair that could not be repaired or
restored. My advise it to contact Medicare/Medicaid (CMS) in your state
for the updated procedure of obtaining a new chair.
Yes, it begins with a face to face with your doctor. Hopefully a MD that
specializes in
My old wheelchair has had it. The battery and parts are not working.Im due for
a new one its been a long time.
Please tell me the proper steps to get one again. Its been a long time.Im a
quad for over 30 years. I dont need nothing fancy. I just have a quickie now.I
cant use those hover rounds i
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