Re: Automobile question from Caregiver

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Im 6 ft 3 and ive found that my ford thunderbird has alot of room and its low to

the ground...i hope this helps

Automobile question from Caregiver

A caregiver in my local support group posed the following question:

" I have a Saab 92x (5 1/2 years old) that is becoming harder and harder for my

husband to get into. I am thinking I may have to get another car. Because of

both our health problems and my city driving/parking skills, I would like to

avoid a large car of any kind and especially one that requires stepping up to

get into the car. I am wondering if anyone might have a suggestion for a

smallish car with a wide passenger seat and/or other features that would improve

ease of entry. "

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victoria, i know they said smallish CAR, but daddy and i found the toyota RAV

which is hte smallest fo suv for toyota was simplest to get in, esp for

passenger as they basically just sit dwon adn then turn to get it, now stooping

etc and then there is great hand grip on above door to help get out.  just my

opinoin sharon

Subject: Automobile question from Caregiver

To: LBDcaregivers

Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 5:49 AM

 

A caregiver in my local support group posed the following question:

" I have a Saab 92x (5 1/2 years old) that is becoming harder and harder for my

husband to get into. I am thinking I may have to get another car. Because of

both our health problems and my city driving/parking skills, I would like to

avoid a large car of any kind and especially one that requires stepping up to

get into the car. I am wondering if anyone might have a suggestion for a

smallish car with a wide passenger seat and/or other features that would improve

ease of entry. "

[Guest guest]

My husband also says that the RAV 4 is the easiest car to get into for him with

his increasingly limited mobility. He wishes we had bought that instead of a

Prius. Nan

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husband to get into. I am thinking I may have to get another car. Because of

both our health problems and my city driving/parking skills, I would like to

avoid a large car of any kind and especially one that requires stepping up to

get into the car. I am wondering if anyone might have a suggestion for a

smallish car with a wide passenger seat and/or other features that would improve

ease of entry. "

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[Guest guest]

Yes - my dad can barely walk, barely transfer from wheelchair to other chair -

but he seems to have little trouble stepping up into my sister's van. He's not

able to get into/out of my Cavalier, but the van - no problem. Once up he does

have some trouble moving enough sideways so we can shut the door and fasten the

seatbelt. Stepping down and out works well also.

Ellen in OH

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To: LBDcaregivers

Sent: Mon, January 17, 2011 9:16:07 AM

Subject: Re: Automobile question from Caregiver

 

victoria, i know they said smallish CAR, but daddy and i found the toyota RAV

which is hte smallest fo suv for toyota was simplest to get in, esp for

passenger as they basically just sit dwon adn then turn to get it, now stooping

etc and then there is great hand grip on above door to help get out.  just my

opinoin sharon

Subject: Automobile question from Caregiver

To: LBDcaregivers

Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 5:49 AM

 

A caregiver in my local support group posed the following question:

" I have a Saab 92x (5 1/2 years old) that is becoming harder and harder for my

husband to get into. I am thinking I may have to get another car. Because of

both our health problems and my city driving/parking skills, I would like to

avoid a large car of any kind and especially one that requires stepping up to

get into the car. I am wondering if anyone might have a suggestion for a

smallish car with a wide passenger seat and/or other features that would improve

ease of entry. "