Re: Barb Selleck, charles & Maril, Bill Werre ramps, sleeping andrapid decline.electric wheelchairs

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lou,

An 8 inch step would be difficult for even me, I rebuilt our steps to 5.5

inches. I did not have the length for a ramp. When you look at power

wheelchairs, remember to look for one with a detachable control, in case Sam

loses the ability to control it himself and you have to control his chair.

That is why I like the power w/c over the scooter also, more support for the

patient. If you get a power chair, you will need the ramp(s). Most people

have no problem with the ramps in place. I would worry about your back rather

than someone complaining about the ramp.

On the infection, then improve, then go back - YES, that is common with MSA.

We MUST watch for infection at all times.

Take care, Bill Werre

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lou Reynolds wrote:

> Thanks so much for all the encouragement with using the hoyer lift, the

> transferring to the wheelchair etc. We haven't used the hoyer lift, as he

> has been doing well--very well--walks down the hall to breakfast, takes

> himself to the bathroom==at least that is today. Wonderful. We had our

> long- awaited wedding here in the area, and so there were plenty of people

> in the house who helped him in every way. We took Sam to the wedding in a

> wheelchair along with an aide, and he lasted the whole time and enjoyed

> it. Everyone is so helpful, and I do appreciate it. We have more things

> to master, or should i say, " sort-of " master, and maybe Sam will have

> confidence in my transferring him.

>

> He is still falling asleep at dinner for the most part, but last night for

> the first time in a few weeks, he really ate well with his spoon. What an

> odd disease. Surely he can't have an infection, when good times and bad

> times come in such quick succession.

>

> I am also inquiring about a ramp. Our place has an 8 " step up, and

> according to standards, that would require an 8 foot ramp. However, we

> have a side door opening into a large outdoor closet, which I use often, so

> a permanent ramp would not do. The aide tipped the wheelchair off the

> porch down the 8 " to the sidewalk, but she is 30 years younger than I

> am. Perhaps one of these foldup ramps would work, and I am getting

> information on those, but most of them are shorter, and an 8 foot ramp

> would be very heavy.

>

> Sam is supposed to get an electric wheel chair, and I have been reading

> about them with the group . The invacare manual wheel chair (bought at an

> estate sale) is quite difficult for me to push, and since we are on a slab,

> there is no alternative there. Well, any ideas out there? Everyone seems

> to have the same problems. Thanks so very much to all.

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