Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 Sam just received a top-of-the-line motorized quickie wheelchair from the VA. It does everything, reclines, has remotes, shoulder guides to keep him from slumping seat belt, head rest, etc, but I am having such trouble running it. I tried it myself at the lowest speed and careenedi into all the walls, gouging them, etc. when turning corners, and find it extremely hard to work with. I am mechanically challenged. I doubt that he will ever be able to use it, as his hands don't work well, but outside (in the wide-open spaces) it will be a big help to me, though the neighborhood will probably be terrorized. It seems so awkward, and is much longer than his manual chair, so I find it very hard to navigate. And certainly it won't go under a table, but actually, he seldom comes to the table anymore, eats in bed or in his lounge lift chair. Our house is a regular house, not set up for disabilities, though we have done all the safety bars, ramps, removed doors, etc. Tell me, do people out there really use these within the house? I am at my wit's end with this monstrosity, which is now parked in the dining room where I don't have to look at it all the time. Thanks to all those out there with their understanding and experience. Lou R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 Sam just received a top-of-the-line motorized quickie wheelchair from the VA. It does everything, reclines, has remotes, shoulder guides to keep him from slumping seat belt, head rest, etc, but I am having such trouble running it. I tried it myself at the lowest speed and careenedi into all the walls, gouging them, etc. when turning corners, and find it extremely hard to work with. I am mechanically challenged. I doubt that he will ever be able to use it, as his hands don't work well, but outside (in the wide-open spaces) it will be a big help to me, though the neighborhood will probably be terrorized. It seems so awkward, and is much longer than his manual chair, so I find it very hard to navigate. And certainly it won't go under a table, but actually, he seldom comes to the table anymore, eats in bed or in his lounge lift chair. Our house is a regular house, not set up for disabilities, though we have done all the safety bars, ramps, removed doors, etc. Tell me, do people out there really use these within the house? I am at my wit's end with this monstrosity, which is now parked in the dining room where I don't have to look at it all the time. Thanks to all those out there with their understanding and experience. Lou R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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