[QUAD-L] Manicure/pedicure?

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

[QUAD-L] Read this guys

Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > 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

Re: [QUAD-L] New foldable electric/power wheelchair

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

Re: [QUAD-L] Just a question

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

Re: [QUAD-L] New foldable electric/power wheelchair

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

[QUAD-L] New foldable electric/power wheelchair

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

RE: [QUAD-L] New wheelchair is needed now fast.

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

RE: [QUAD-L] Just a question

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:

RE: [QUAD-L] New wheelchair is needed now fast.

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

Re: [QUAD-L] Just a question

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

RE: [QUAD-L] Just a question

My Permobil has been great as well -Original Message- 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

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'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

Re: [QUAD-L] New wheelchair is needed now fast.

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

[QUAD-L] New wheelchair is needed now fast.

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