Comments on: Wheelchairs

By: Helpful Kitchen Utensils and Aids For The Disabled

Helpful Kitchen Utensils and Aids For The Disabled — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:50:42 +0000

[...] aid for assistance may not seem like a big deal compared to purchasing a handicap aid like a motorized wheelchair or scooter but the benefits can make life so much [...]

By: Wheelchair Cushions

Wheelchair Cushions — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:01:59 +0000

[...] wheelchair cushion is the most important accessory of a wheelchair but is often the most overlooked. It is the cushion support that gives a person a sense of comfort [...]

By: Transport Wheelchairs Will Improve Mobility

Transport Wheelchairs Will Improve Mobility — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:29:15 +0000

[...] who needs wheelchair assistance in the shower. A lightweight transport wheelchair differs from a standard wheelchair because they are made of light weight materials, are narrower, easily maneuvered, can weigh as [...]

By: Bed to Chair Transfer Equipment

Bed to Chair Transfer Equipment — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:48:45 +0000

[...] of the bed. Put your arms around their torso and tell them to push off the bed, moving towards the wheelchair. Tell them to use the bed edge and the armrests on the chair for stability as they move. These [...]

By: Improve Mobility with Handicapped Power Wheelchairs

Improve Mobility with Handicapped Power Wheelchairs — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:42:58 +0000

[...] Handicapped wheelchairs are referred by many names such as power wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs and motorized wheelchairs. These all refer to the same product. There is also a manual wheelchair and transport wheelchairs. These are not operated on electricity and require some upper body strength. There is also other handicapped equipment to help you get around like a handicapped scooter. [...]

By: Handicapped Scooter

Handicapped Scooter — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:48:20 +0000

[...] comfortable ride, a handicapped scooter or mobility scooter is the best solution. Unlike a standard manual wheelchair, you can drive over rougher surfaces without feeling the impact. The scooter also works great for [...]

By: Handicapped Accessible Bathroom | Handicapped Equipment

Handicapped Accessible Bathroom | Handicapped Equipment — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:34:53 +0000

[...] mobility you have. Can you walk or stand for long periods or do you require the assistance of a wheelchair? Once you have these things in mind, you can begin building your new handicap accessible [...]

By: Will Medicare or Insurance Pay for Handicapped Equipment? | Handicapped Equipment

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:49:36 +0000

[...] other handicapped equipment like a cane, crutches, walkers, manual wheelchair, power wheelchair or scooter, they must be required use in your [...]

By: Wheelchair Handling Tips | Handicapped Equipment

Wheelchair Handling Tips | Handicapped Equipment — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:25:18 +0000

[...] you are going up a steep incline, go backwards with the wheelchair. Going backwards will provide you with more control since the majority of the weight is in the rear [...]

By: How To Walk With Crutches Properly | Handicapped Equipment

How To Walk With Crutches Properly | Handicapped Equipment — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:22:16 +0000

[...] for persons unable to support their own weights. In those scenarios, it is better to get a manual wheelchair or a motorized [...]