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I use transport chairs in and out of the house. We have a permobil power chair but my husband isn't using it as much as he has more trouble with the joystick. If your wife has orthostatic hypotension you should consider a chair that can recline flat and raise the feet.
You'll want to work with an OT that can measure your wife and have the chair fitted to her. Because my mom was at home when I got her wheelchair we needed to ensure it was narrow enough to fit through doorways - bigger isn't always better.
I chose a common tilt in place chair that mom was able to sit in comfortably right until the end, the back, seat, and headrest were all customizable. She could still walk a little and transfer so we made sure it was low enough so that she could sit and stand comfortably when the foot rests were removed.
As she got frailer I had to buy a different seat (a ROHO) because she developed pressure ulcer on her backside, if I had known I would have made sure we had that in the first place and saved her some money. Ask your OT to look ahead.
I have none for the wheelchair but I would be sure to check with her insurance to find out what they cover and how much they will pay. Some have limits and knowing how much they will pay can be beneficial in deciding.
I am sorry that your family is going through this. Her attitude will play a huge factor in progression, so help her stay positive and believing.
The average wheelchair is 18 in wide. So, if the person tended to be big, you may need a wider one. You have ones with the Big wheel with small in the front and then u have transporters that have 4 small wheels. The big wheels are fine if the person is capable of using them, if not a transporter may be better. I would recommend one where at least one side can be moved up out of the way for easy transporting to a chair.
The wheelchairs purchased thru Medicare tend to be heavy and hard to get into a car. There are lightweight ones that can be bought thru some pharmacies. These are not good for heavy people but nice for others. Easier to get in out. Prices vary but if u hit a sale, you can get one for about 100. This tend to be good just to transport but not to sit in all day.
There are some where the handles slip out and the back folds down. Make sure the feet can come off. Helps with getting in a car.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Because my mom was at home when I got her wheelchair we needed to ensure it was narrow enough to fit through doorways - bigger isn't always better.
I chose a common tilt in place chair that mom was able to sit in comfortably right until the end, the back, seat, and headrest were all customizable. She could still walk a little and transfer so we made sure it was low enough so that she could sit and stand comfortably when the foot rests were removed.
As she got frailer I had to buy a different seat (a ROHO) because she developed pressure ulcer on her backside, if I had known I would have made sure we had that in the first place and saved her some money. Ask your OT to look ahead.
I am sorry that your family is going through this. Her attitude will play a huge factor in progression, so help her stay positive and believing.
The wheelchairs purchased thru Medicare tend to be heavy and hard to get into a car. There are lightweight ones that can be bought thru some pharmacies. These are not good for heavy people but nice for others. Easier to get in out. Prices vary but if u hit a sale, you can get one for about 100. This tend to be good just to transport but not to sit in all day.
There are some where the handles slip out and the back folds down. Make sure the feet can come off. Helps with getting in a car.