wheelchair

  1. M

    Gadgets for new wheelchair user

    Hello. My husband is new to his wheelchair (light electric chair or manual so far) or walks with a cane. Any tips for him being able to carry things while in the chair (around the house or to the car)? Also everything falls out of his pockets while he is in the chair. Any tips for that? Also got...
  2. M

    getting light wheelchair in and out without van

    We have not yet bought a wheelchair van and want to put off the expense a little longer. My PALS can get in an out of a portable wheelchair (we have a light manual one and a jazzy carbon) but he can't lift them in and out of the car on his own so can't use them if he is alone. Are there any...
  3. GO2020

    Travel - wheelchair rental

    I have three fairly intense trips coming up this year. Toronto with a bunch of friends to celebrate 50th birthdays - museums, shows, ball game, CN tower. A whole 5 day whirlwind. London, England to visit my niece and then perhaps Utah in the fall with my family. Fun times ahead for sure but...
  4. JAM

    Power wheelchair?

    Hi all, Although my PAL’s is still walking (albeit slowly) and still has no drop foot or balance issues, he is looking at power chairs. Wow they are a lot of $ :(. I’ve seen past post about ALSA?? Any other grants etc that might help us? Also, do you think he should just skip over a...
  5. AndreaMinnesota

    Used NuMotion Quantum 6 iLevel Motorized Wheelchair

    My mother passed away while she was still learning how to use her new wheelchair, so it’s basically new and ready for a new driver. It’s at my father’s assisted living home near White Bear Lake, Minnesota We can arrange pickup or deliver it to you within an hour or two of St. Paul. Also, it...
  6. L

    Insurance for your powered wheelchair

    My PALS recently received his powered wheelchair. Thoughts on needing to add it to our homeowners or auto insurance policy? I know retail for the chair is $20000-25000, though Medicare paid for it. Who would pay to replace it if we had a car wreck or house fire, etc? Or am I overthinking...
  7. L

    Portable Wheelchair Ramp

    My PALS now has a power wheelchair and a conversion van. Any advice on portable ramps in case we go somewhere that has steps (eg friends house)? I have his manual wheelchair stowed in the van but maybe it would be easier if we had a set of portable ramps. What length ramp would accommodate...
  8. Colleen15

    Wheel chair questions

    I have bulbar onset. My legs are getting quite non functional, i can barely walk. I stay home and would only go out for a doctor appointment. I am going to get a very standard wheelchair at this time. At some point my arms may not function. Does everyone get a power wheel chair? My husband...
  9. S

    Time for a electric wheelchair

    Hi all, my walking is getting worse, I can't stand or walk unaided now. I know I need to use my heavy electric wheelchair. Unfortunately I can't/won't use it due to my 2 little dogs whom would get badly hurt if I ran over them. They don't move out of the way. I was wondering if I buy a...
  10. Doing My Best

    Adaptive clothing suggestions?

    Hi all, I am looking for suggestions for adaptive clothing or ways to modify regular clothing to make getting dressed easier on both CALS and PALS. My PALS, Steve, is nearly completely paralyzed from the neck down, and also has limited range of motion in his arms and shoulders. I got a great tip...
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