Re: [QUAD-L] New Bowel Management System - Peristeen Plus

out. Ed Tessier From: Don Price Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:57 PM To: Shala Silverstein ; Dana Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] New Bowel Management System - Peristeen Plus Hi everyone! I've been a c5 quad for 40 years now. Bowel programs

[QUAD-L] New Bowel Management System - Peristeen Plus

Hi everyone! I've been a c5 quad for 40 years now. Bowel programs are the most difficult thing for most of us. GrrRecently I was at a conference and talked to the Coloplast rep regarding their new(ish) bowel product, Peristeen Plus. It's an enema system (nothing new there), but the design

[QUAD-L] new chair

Anyone have ideas for a new powerchair? Hoping for 7.5mph + Most seem to be 4-5 mph. Is the Quantum still good? I use a Quickie QM 710 Thx Greg

[QUAD-L] New EVV Advocacy Document and Opportunities to Take Action!

http://www.advocacymonitor.com/new-evv-advocacy-document-and-opportunities-to-take-action/ Sent from my iPad

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair

to it From: zzol...@gmail.com [mailto:zzol...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Eric Olson Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 10:29 AM To: poaj...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Greg <g...@eskimo.com>; Quad-list Post <quad-list@eskimo.com> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Do they still make the omegatrac? O

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

; > > > *From:* Greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] > *Sent:* Monday, February 05, 2018 6:49 PM > *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com > *Subject:* [QUAD-L] New Chair > > > > My new chair is not as powerful as my last. I guess its a trade off with > speed. > I was on a dirt r

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair

That is exactly why I don't want the mid-wheel chair. I live on the hill rocks, dirt, and thank god for my omega trac even though it is 15 years old. From: Greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2018 6:49 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] New Chair My

[QUAD-L] New Chair

My new chair is not as powerful as my last. I guess its a trade off with speed. I was on a dirt road and pulled off to the side for a truck, got stuck. No torque, once I did get moving, it would not turn. While stuck, twice cars came right by me, I'm waving both arms... they just waved back.

[QUAD-L] New Chair

Well, got my new chair today. Pretty happy with it. Looks pretty good. Came with headlights, blinkers, flashers, etc. Headlights might get used. I got the speed package. Goes from 6mph up to 7.5. I’m surprised how much that little bit really helps. How much faster it feels. Might need some

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

My chair is supposed to come next Wednesday. I hope the seat elevating is part of what Medicare covers as well as elevating foot rests too. I hope my chair fits too. Greg, Good Luck with your new chair. Rose On Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 7:54 PM, Greg wrote: > Yeah, suppose to

[QUAD-L] New Chair

Yeah, suppose to deliver my new chair tomorrow. It only took  year. Though first 6 months were a different company. Then they realized they stopped taking my insurance. Though I had great luck in getting things covered. I was told no way will my insurance cover the speed package, and 100% not

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

I have been waiting since May and still haven't gotten my chair. It is December and and I don't even know if it has been sent to Medicare. Glad to hear I am not the only one. Rose On Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 5:50 PM, Eric Olson wrote: > Congratulations. My chair took over a year

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

Congratulations. My chair took over a year too. On Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 3:55 PM, Greg wrote: > After almost a year of trying to get a new chair, it was finely OKed and > ordered. > They say the rest can take a month, but I wont count on it. > Quickie 710. > Greg >

[QUAD-L] New Chair

After almost a year of trying to get a new chair, it was finely OKed and ordered. They say the rest can take a month, but I wont count on it. Quickie 710. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

17 at 8:48:51 PM EDT To: <quad-list@eskimo.com> Subject: [QUAD-L] New Chair Been trying 6 months to get a new chair. First few months was mis communication. I was waiting for them to send me info, the rep thought he had and was waiting for me. Then arguing over what type of chair

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eskimo.com<mailto:g...@eskimo.com>> Date: August 15, 2017 at 8:48:51 PM EDT To: <quad-list@eskimo.com<mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com>> Subject: [QUAD-L] New Chair Been trying 6 months to get a new chair. First few months was mis communication. I was waiting for them to send me info, the re

[QUAD-L] New Chair

Been trying 6 months to get a new chair. First few months was mis communication. I was waiting for them to send me info, the rep thought he had and was waiting for me. Then arguing over what type of chair they could order. Now I get prescription to fix my old chair. They called and said they no

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, 2017 at 8:03:58 PM EDT To: quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com<mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Prob What is the quality like on bounder (21st-century) power wheelchairs? Has anybody had any luck getting coverage for one through Medicaid? On Thu, Aug 3, 2

[QUAD-L] New Chair

I'm getting so frustrated trying to get new chair. First its been forever and a day. Then the chair I wanted, Quantum Edge Z, can do tilt / recline, but only fit either the seat elevator or speed package, not both. So I say Permobil F5. Shop says they checked and my insurance formulary only does

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Prob

BOUNDER POWER SEATING SYSTEMS | | | BOUNDER POWER SEATING SYSTEMS | | | From: greg <g...@eskimo.com> To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, August 3, 2017 12:22 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] New Chair Prob Just heard from my chair rep.They said you can not ge

[QUAD-L] New Chair Prob

Just heard from my chair rep. They said you can not get seat raiser, legrest raiser, tilt, recline, and speed package all together. They said speed package or seat raiser, not both. Quantum Edge Z   Anyone know of a chair that goes 7.5+, and seat raiser?     Thx Greg

[QUAD-L] New Hair Quantum Edge Z

Trying to get a new chair, but nothing but miss communication. They know I wanted price on the speed package. To see if I could afford to pay the extra, Insurance won't cover it. So they try writing up a chair that doesn't even have that option. Quantum, Edge 2.0. I'm looking at the Edge Z. Anyone

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options

ocket to add new EZ-Lock to chair and if I have to make changes in my van the expense will be greater. Nicki From: Danny Hearn [mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 1:59 PM To: Nichole Rohling; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options Nicki.

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options

will be greater. > > > > Nicki > > > > *From:* Danny Hearn [mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net <ddh...@sbcglobal.net>] > *Sent:* Monday, July 10, 2017 1:59 PM > *To:* Nichole Rohling; quad-list@eskimo.com > *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options > > > >

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options

se it will be out of pocket to add new EZ-Lock to chair and > if I have to make changes in my van the expense will be greater. > > Nicki > > From: Danny Hearn [mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net] > Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 1:59 PM > To: Nichole Rohling; quad-li

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair ?

need to call. Hopefully rep can tell me. Nicki From: wheelch...@aol.com [mailto:wheelch...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 3:39 PM To: zoocr...@windstream.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair ? Why not call Invacare directly and get the story from them

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options

to add new EZ-Lock to chair and if I have to make changes in my van the expense will be greater. Nicki From: Danny Hearn [mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 1:59 PM To: Nichole Rohling; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options Nicki

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair ?

Why not call Invacare directly and get the story from them. Tell them what you want and why you want to. Let them pull while you are pushing. BTW, who's the customer anyway? Customer, is always right. Call Medicare/Medicaid in your state and let them know what the provider is doing to

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair ?

for your sitting up all day. From: Nichole Rohling <zoocr...@windstream.net> To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 11:58 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] New Chair ? Below is a previous message I sent the quadlist. I decided this morning I don’t even want to demo any

[QUAD-L] New Chair ?

Below is a previous message I sent the quadlist. I decided this morning I don't even want to demo any chairs. The DME vendor is having problem getting two footrests instead of the platform plate for all 3 chairs. I've been in an Invacare Action Arrow Storm for 19 years. They no longer make this

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options

ichole Rohling; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options  I got the Quantum Rival a few months back with the speed upgrade, I think it goes about 7 mph or sowhich is pretty quick for outdoors, It took a bit of getting used to it  because like you I had been in Invacare

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options

Thanks Danny I am pretty positive I want to stick with rear wheel drive. Are the tires on your Quantum solid or air filled? Nicki From: Danny Hearn [mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 1:13 PM To: Nichole Rohling; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options

I got the Quantum Rival a few months back with the speed upgrade, I think it goes about 7 mph or sowhich is pretty quick for outdoors, It took a bit of getting used to it  because like you I had been in Invacare Arrows for the past 14 years, all my chairs have been REAR wheel drive and that

[QUAD-L] New Chair Options

I'm getting my 3rd chair in 19 years. I have had the Invacare Action Arrow Storm for all 19 years. Invacare got in trouble with the FDA and are under a consent decree with them. My DME is really trying to steer me away from getting an Invacare chair. It would be a Torque 3. I am suppose to be

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair?

I used to but now I'm Permobil all the way! From: greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 12:40 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] New Chair? The chair shop suggests the Q6 Edge z, Quantum. They say Medicare no longer covers seat elevators. Its like $2,700

[QUAD-L] New Chair?

The chair shop suggests the Q6 Edge z, Quantum.   They say Medicare no longer covers seat elevators. Its like $2,700, but I need it to transfer. I'd love a faster chair, but is $1,600 worth 2 extra mph in the speed package. To go from 6mph to 8mph.   Anyone have the Q6 Edge Z?   Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

A lot of the folks in the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission's support group use the same chair as Debra and really like it. Most of these I'm thinking of are on workman's compensation and that's how they get their chairs paid for. Carolyn

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

C student 20yrs ROMANS 8:28 B.I.B.L.E.-BASIC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LEAVING EARTH From: Nichole Rohling <zoocr...@windstream.net> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 6:59 PM To: wheelch...@aol.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair I would do a com

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair

-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair When you call Invacare Customer Service, be prepared to lay it on thick. Let them know you love their chair and would not want to be stuck in another brand, start crying if you must. Let them know what the vendors are doing to consumers

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

[mailto:jsga...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 12:57 PM To: Nichole Rohling; 'Julie'; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Someone is telling you that you have to prove that no other chair would work? I would want to see that in writing

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

I found this most interesting. So I called Invacare and read back to them what you wrote. I was assure that they were still in business and new plants continue to open. Have you considered calling your local CMS Office and asking for a written copy of the procedure/guideline for someone

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair

Thank you Raymond From: Raymond Kelly [mailto:kelra...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:40 PM To: 'Nichole Rohling' Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair >From what I have heard about Invacare I would stay away from them if you can. I get my wheelchairs through the VA and they s

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair

...@windstream.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair I found this most interesting. So I called Invacare and read back to them what you wrote. I was assure that they were still in business and new plants continue to open. Have you considered calling your local CMS Office

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair

Yes, and they said it would take longer to get the chair. Nicki From: Jeffrey Gaede [mailto:jsga...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 12:57 PM To: Nichole Rohling; 'Julie'; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Someone is telling you that you have to prove

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair

Good to know From: Danny Hearn [mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 2:20 PM To: Nichole Rohling Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair No, Mine has to be open also...never had the solid type, Will not work for me either. Dan H*** On Monday, June 19, 2017 1:34 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

be happier in an Invacare?  I don't know but it would've been completely my decision without any steering by others. From: Nichole Rohling <zoocr...@windstream.net> To: 'Jeffrey Gaede' <jsga...@yahoo.com>; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:47 PM Subject: RE:

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

My last 2 chairs have been invacare storm series also with rear wheel drive, I just had to get a new chair and wanted the same, since they work for us plus fit in our mini astro wheelchair van..They told me everyone including invacare is getting away from the rear wheel drive chairs, so my

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

Someone is telling you that you have to prove that no other chair would work?  I would want to see that in writing. From: Nichole Rohling <zoocr...@windstream.net> To: 'Julie' <ju...@jlar.org>; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:42 AM Subject: RE: [QUAD-

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair

, 2017 12:13 PM To: Nichole Rohling; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair I think that's BS. Go to the Invacare site. Last time I went there they were fine. It may take more to get what you want but get what you want. I didn't. I listened to a specific individual who steered

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair

They told me we would have to prove that no other chair would work for me? Did you have this same experience? Nicki From: Julie [mailto:ju...@jlar.org] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 12:03 PM To: 'Nichole Rohling' Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair Hi, I am getting a new Invacare Torque 3

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

.  Don't settle.  Do research. From: Nichole Rohling <zoocr...@windstream.net> To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 9:50 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] New Chair Need your opinions and input please  I have been injured almost 19 years (Thought it was 20 but I was wrong) an

[QUAD-L] New Chair

Need your opinions and input please I have been injured almost 19 years (Thought it was 20 but I was wrong) and I am getting ready to get a new chair. This will be my 3rd chair and and my 1st two were Invacare Action Arrow Storms. They are no longer making this chair L I hate change! I went

[QUAD-L] New hope for those with MS

Have you folks seen this? https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-03-multiple-sclerosis-drug-years-halt.html Carolyn

[QUAD-L] New nike self-lacing shoe

I was looking around and saw a quad on youtube wearing the new self lacing tennis style shoe. You put it on and press a button and the laces tighten on their own. They are made by nike and list for 720.00..lol. Maybe someday they with go for a couple hundred and I will buy a pair. Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

Ive gotten two manual chairs since 1998. My first one was an action mvp and the second and current chair is a quickie 2 which I have held together from ebay parts from (2001-2017). I have replaced everything on the chair at least once except the red frame, which is wobbly because its a folder.

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

Have YOU consider a written appeal to your insurance. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/19/2017 8:39:32 P.M. Central Standard Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: I was at St. Joseph's wheelchair clinic, with a dealer rep. They said Medicare wont cover seat raisers anymore for any reason. Even

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

I was at St. Joseph's wheelchair clinic, with a dealer rep. They said Medicare wont cover seat raisers anymore for any reason. Even with a docs orders. We are going to write it up and hope. I'll try appealing. Have to at least try. Greg   > A medical doctor that specializes in rehab medicine, can

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

A medical doctor that specializes in rehab medicine, can order such based on your medical needs. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/19/2017 7:07:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: Had an appointment yesterday, getting fit for a new chair. They said my AARP Medicare

[QUAD-L] New Chair

Had an appointment yesterday, getting fit for a new chair. They said my AARP Medicare Replacement does not cover seat elevators or bigger motors. I understand not covering faster motors, but I need the seat raised to get transfered. It costs like $2,500-$3,000 to add it. Same for bigger motors.

[QUAD-L] New Chair

Since my insurence doesn't cover speed motor packages, anyone know a chair that comes standard with the 7.5-8.5 motors? Greg

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aelson <lorilivin...@gmail.com> > Date: December 27, 2016 at 10:35:14 PM EST > To: da...@immortaldesigns.co, quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com> > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair > > Ditto as Danny as far as the reclining option on my Permobil M 300 in > September 2011 and the p

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

PM, Danny Espinoza <da...@immortaldesigns.co> wrote: > I had to pay out of pocket for mine on my Permobil m300. > -Danny > > > > *From:* greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] > *Sent:* Tuesday, December 27, 2016 4:51 PM > *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com > *Subject:* [QUAD-L] N

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I got aa new Invacare storm this week. It doesn't have lift or speed either. $27,350. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com > From: greg <g...@eskimo.com> > Date: December 27, 2016 at 7:50:57 PM EST > To: <quad-list@eskimo.com>

RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair

I had to pay out of pocket for mine on my Permobil m300. -Danny From: greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 4:51 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] New Chair I finely started the new chair process. I just kept putting it off. Cost to darn much, I owe 20

[QUAD-L] New Chair

I finely started the new chair process. I just kept putting it off. Cost to darn much, I owe 20%. They told me Medicare no longer pays for seat elevator or faster motors. So that's even more for me. I have AARP Medicare Replacement. Covers a bit more, but same rules for durable medical.   Was

Re: [QUAD-L] New Law Expands Access To Special Needs Trusts - Disability Scoop

Any funds in the trust are not viewable to Medicaid, lawyers, divorce or any other source. Its essentially "hidden" money. The old drawback was the cost and the fact you must put a family members name first on the trust. Ron On Sunday, December 18, 2016 3:16 AM, Dana Wray

Re: [QUAD-L] New Law Expands Access To Special Needs Trusts - Disability Scoop

This is awesome Jim. I paid big money to get mine set up, but its the way to go. ron On Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:09 AM, Jim Lubin wrote: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2016/12/16/new-access-special-needs-trusts/23140/ New Law Expands Access To Special Needs

[QUAD-L] New Law Expands Access To Special Needs Trusts - Disability Scoop

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2016/12/16/new-access-special-needs-trusts/23140/ New Law Expands Access To Special Needs Trusts by Michelle Diament | December 16, 2016 Tucked inside a larger bill signed by President Barack Obama this week is a tweak to federal law that’s designed to make it

[QUAD-L] New Chair

I gotta get me a new chair soon. I want a faster version, I think 7.5-8 is about tops on a standard type chair. Does anyone know if any brand of chair comes with  USB port? That could be so helpful. And a safty feature, dead phone when stuck, etc. I know you can get a joystick that will control

Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

I want to see it just because of Emilia Clarke! On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 2:31 PM, Gmail wrote: > https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh993__rOxA > > Check out this trailer of a new movie of a male high level quad. > Bobbie > > > > Smile Everyday >

Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

Joan, I like your observations. Good Press, Bad Press is all good. It get people thinking and perhaps, asking. Conversations can clarify the differences between individuals, including Paras and Quads. What will you say when approached by someone who says, "I just saw a movie about a

Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

o ride it as hard as I can rest of my life.Sorry, I’ll get off my soapbox now.  Joan  From: Lori Michaelson [mailto:lorilivin...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 2:19 PM To: HOSNI AL-KHATIB <hosnialkha...@hotmail.com>; quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal co

RE: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

com>; quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie I feel the same way that you do Hosni ... I just did not want to come out and say/sound cynical. I was married and my life was like that but I lost it on June 11, 2012 when my husband pass

Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

The biggest thing people or the movies don't get is that not walking is the least of a paralyzed individuals problems and everybody isn't paralyzed from the waist down. Most also believe that people that can move their arms a little are not quads. The movie is fun to watch but doesn't show any

Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

I feel the same way that you do Hosni ... I just did not want to come out and say/sound cynical. I was married and my life was like that but I lost it on June 11, 2012 when my husband passed away. Yes, it is fiction so for able-bodied people... it gives them the wrong impression as to the real

Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

Hey Hosni, how have you been doing man. I haven't heard from you in awhile. Ron  On Sunday, May 1, 2016 5:47 AM, HOSNI AL-KHATIB wrote: #yiv0914586217 #yiv0914586217 --.yiv0914586217hmmessage P{margin:0px;padding:0px;}#yiv0914586217

RE: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

Hi My Friends This Is Not The Real Life Of A Quadriplegic Person,It's All Fiction My Friends,Life Is So Hard For Us...What Can I Say,And I Don’t Want Fake Kindness And Sympathy Just Because I’m A Quadriplegic. GOD Bless You

Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

touching movie bobbie On Saturday, April 30, 2016 4:31 PM, Gmail wrote: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh993__rOxA Check out this trailer of a new movie of a male high level quad.Bobbie  Smile Everyday

[QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh993__rOxA Check out this trailer of a new movie of a male high level quad. Bobbie Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] New mobility device

Overton <ga...@pennwell.com> wrote: Is there anything out there for a quad who cannot move their hands for off-road access? And in sand/rock? From: RONALD L PRACHT [mailto:r.pra...@sbcglobal.net]  Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:19 AM To: Quad-list Post Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New mobility device  It

Re: [QUAD-L] New mobility device

RONALD L PRACHT [mailto:r.pra...@sbcglobal.net > <mailto:r.pra...@sbcglobal.net>] > Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:19 AM > To: Quad-list Post > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New mobility device > > It should be awesome on trails and such. Im hurting a lot so I figured I > should get it n

Re: [QUAD-L] New mobility device

It should be awesome on trails and such. Im hurting a lot so I figured I should get it now while Im still able to enjoy it. The next one Im going to buy is a handcycle with electric backup. Next year I might sell my firefly and get the other one. I found out the attachable cycles are better for

Re: [QUAD-L] New mobility device

Those are cool Ron, wish I would have tried those early in my quad years, but never got good enough in a manual chair except to move around in level stores while shopping, been in a powerchair for over 18 years now. I bet you could really enjoy that on trails .  Dan H*** On Monday, April

[QUAD-L] New mobility device

I have been using my rio dragonfly handcycle since 2010, so I decided to upgrade and get the electric powered rio firefly. I found one never used on ebay for 1500.00 dollars shipped. It looks great, attaches to the front of a manual chair and has a speedometer and odometer, capable of speeds

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Cost

Bob, this is almost exactly what we paid over 6 years ago, so that figure is probably still close depending on make and model, my back up chair is getting about old and outdatedI think I will need a new chair this year also. Dan H** On Thursday, March 3, 2016 11:09 AM, Robert Vogel

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Cost

Hi Greg, I am working on an article for New Mobility magazine and specifically working on this part of the article—how much does Medicare pricing reimburse compared to Retail price. I compared the leading Manufacturers—Permobil, Pride (Quantum) and for what you are looking for, base, tilt

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Cost

19-20 K is an easy guess.Base price for a simple mobility chair is 6-7k Rehab Chairs 10-12K But you can call a local DME and ask over the phone. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/3/2016 9:40:24 A.M. Central Standard Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: I know it's a wide rage, but

[QUAD-L] New Chair Cost

I know it's a wide rage, but what's a new power chair, tilt, recline, seat raise, foot raise, go for now adays?   I need a new one soon and have to pay a 20% co-pay.   Thanks, Greg

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] 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.

Post' Subject: 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 shoul

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

From: DAVID LEWIS [mailto:curlyle...@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 9:31 AM To: Quad-list Post <quad-list@eskimo.com> Subject: [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

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

RE: [QUAD-L] New wound

comfortable in my chair than in bed. Joan From: Quad Dude [mailto:thequadd...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 08, 2016 9:11 AM To: diannal...@aol.com Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound My wound is only stage 2 at worst. I think wound VACs are used on wounds

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

I've used vetericyn hydrogel on some superficial stuff. Don't know if it would work on a deeper would. Certainly cheap enough to try soaking a sterile gauze with it and do wet to dry technique. I've been using a memory foam mattress for years. On 1/7/2016 9:19 PM, Gmail wrote: I got a new

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound forgot to mention, they were using dankins solution to pack my wound and anacept. both fought infection and smelled like bleach. the anacept was used because my body couldn't tolerate the dankns very expensive and not covered by medicaid. dianna

Re: [QUAD-L] New wound

<thequadd...@gmail.com> To: diannal767 <diannal...@aol.com> Cc: Quad-list@eskimo.com <quad-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 12:11 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New wound My wound is only stage 2 at worst. I think wound VACs are used on wounds that are at least stage 3 or wor

RE: [QUAD-L] New wound

, so I am in the same position for 9 hours, so yes I am very happy with the mattress. Joan -Original Message- From: Gmail [mailto:bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2016 7:20 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] New wound I got a new wound, over night. Bamb

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