Re: Ideas/thanks

[Guest guest]

I can't speak for other countries, but in Britain, the social services can

'lend' equipment for short/long term needs, for example: while the builders were

modifying my toilet, they lent me a commode, and even emptied it! They do need

some notice.

The equipment comes from the hospital out-patient service, well that and

wheelchairs do. Your social services equivalent may know of a lender or hirer.

worth a phone call?

-- from Brine

- brian@...>  Written at 14:32:03 on 18-04-2002

I noted that on  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 11:52:08 -0600,

PennerInk@...> wrote:

>

> Thanks, all, for the ideas so far.  I will check into a few

things--unfortunately, most decisions at this point have more to do with

finances than anything else. (The spirit is willing but the pocketbook is

weak!).  I'll have to measure my bathroom doorways--nonstandard and very

narrow-looking--then go narrow-wheelchair-hunting.  Will also look into the Best

Western across the way from where I live. 

>~

> 

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I read this about door width:

http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/home_modifications/house_Assessment_checkl

ist.shtml#sol_bathroom

Install 'swing-away' hinge to widen clear door space (min 32in.)

--

Maybe that's all you need to do for the extra width. Or maybe you can

remove the door totally and put up a curtain for privacy.

Here's a link to those narrow airline wheelchairs

http://www.columbiamedical.com/aislmstr/jetmate.htm

http://www.columbiamedical.com/aislmstr/inflight.htm

You might be able to rent something narrow enough from a medical supply

store.

Hugs,

Pam

Ideas/thanks

Thanks, all, for the ideas so far. I will check into a few

things--unfortunately, most decisions at this point have more to do with

finances than anything else. (The spirit is willing but the pocketbook is

weak!). I'll have to measure my bathroom doorways--nonstandard and very

narrow-looking--then go narrow-wheelchair-hunting. Will also look into the

Best Western across the way from where I live.

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