I too hope the pillow does something to prevent any wounds.... Best Wishes
In a message dated 1/28/2011 3:02:01 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Thank you Lori and W for all your suggestions about the wheelchair..I know I should have done more research before I agreed to this chair but now I am determined to be comfortable and to get a pillow that will hopefully prevent any sores from showing up on my butt. ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Quantom 600 wheelchair seating And Lori is the person who always knows the nicest thing to say at the right time....... Yes, Pride worked with Motion Concept, up until a few years ago when Pride developed their own comfort system. Let me toss another cream pie into the crowd, if I may. How many of you knew about CMS's new policy of NOT paying for electric wheelchairs as before. Now they only rent them for 24 months. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/24/2011 3:57:46 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: W always has the ability to eloquently say things and describe things in a short detailed e-mail. So, everything W said was right. But I will also add the importance of knowing that MOTION CONCEPTS works with both Quantum power chairs (made by Pride Mobility) and Invacare power chairs. And MOTION CONCEPTS, along with Pride Mobility and Invacare both work together (along with your wheelchair vendor or provider) to seat you correctly. Your wheelchair vendor or provider SHOULD WORK WITH YOU to achieve the entire sitting options (from wheelchair backs to the proper seating, etc. etc. etc.) APPROPRIATE FOR YOU. And don't let them give you excuses! Having them both work together gives you countless or thousands or unlimited possibilities for correct seating! It is just so hard, with everything available, to know exactly what will work for us NOT ONLY THE DAY WE TRY IT but for X. number of years later. Lori On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 12:19 PM, <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > wrote: It is most difficult to adjust piping in a poured concrete floor, once the concrete has dried. Same could be positioning evaluation, after you have received your present Quantum Chair. It may not be impossible, just very difficult. Seating and Positioning Evaluations should only be done by licensed and certified Occupational Therapist with Seating & Positioning Certification. The order after the evaluation goes with the order for the seat base. Hoping to do this after the base has been built, along with the seat, makes it that more difficult. I always contact Mark Smith at Pride Mobility with the serial number of your chair to determine if the seat assembly can be changed or modified on the base.... before I precede. Mark can be reached directly at [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Mark is a Product Manager in the Quantum Division at Pride. Remember, the impossible only takes longer.... Best Wishes In a message dated 1/24/2011 12:50:23 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: I have a Quantom 600 wheelchair with a roho cushion since April of this year. I am having a lot of trouble with the way I'm sitting I always feel like I'm slipping for ward and my husband has to help push me up. I have always sat in a smaller chair (Nutron) but getting older (66) so decided to get ac hair that tilts and has automatic legs. I called Armed for a seating evaluation but they are just sending the gentlemen that gave me this chair and he already said he doesn't know what to do...I sit on a small roho because the big one is no good with my balance...any suggestions on what I can do to be able to sit without the feeling of slipping? What can I say to the representative that will be coming to my house? Thanks in advance. Carolyn 46 years post c3/4 -- Lori Age - 46 C4/5 complete quad, 31 years post Tucson, AZ
