Hi Ben, I've read all 3-4 copies of the New Life in Action since it came out last summer and I love the magazine, plus all the great articles. Shower/commode chairs is a difficult subject, because what was good just 5-10 years ago, may not be available today and finding repair parts is even more difficult. Many of the new products are so expensive and don't seem to work/feel as well. What might work well for a low Quad, may not work well with a high Quad. Chair support and comfort are both operative words and for some.... portability is as important. As a commode, some bowel programs may take more then 30 minutes and if the material is not right, it could be dangerous for its user. Lastly will replacement parts be available 5-10 years? Best Wishes In a message dated 3/21/2012 4:24:46 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
I know I've asked this before, but this time it's for real. Here goes: For a "Life In Action" magazine story about commode/shower/tub wheelchairs, I'm looking for chair-users' comments about various brands and features. Comments of any length are welcome. A list of questions follows. Please respond to me directly (not to the whole list) before Sunday, March 25. Best, Ben Mattlin contributor LIFE IN ACTION United Spinal Association To verify the authenticity of this inquiry, please contact my editor, Ian Ruder, at [email protected] or 718-803-3782 ext.7224. 1. What type of commode/shower/tub chair do you use? 2. What do you like/dislike about it? 3. When shopping for a commode/shower/tub chair, what features are most important to you? (Being able to self-propel, portability, comfort, rolling ease, durability, size, breaking/locking, easy cleaning, etc.) 4. What would you like to see done differently in the manufacture and servicing of commode/shower chairs, if anything? (If, say, you could design your own…) 5. What warnings or other advice would you give someone new to commode/shower chairs, perhaps someone shopping for one for the first time? 6. What is your FIRST name, and in what CITY do you live? That's all! Any other thoughts you have to add would be most welcome. And please share this with others who might be good sources of relevant wisdom! ______________________________ Ben Mattlin _www.BenMattlin.com_ (mip://088befa0/www.BenMattlin.com) _www.MiracleBoyGrowsUp.com_ (mip://088befa0/www.MiracleBoyGrowsUp.com)
