RE: Mitoldies- I found these interesting and convenient

[Guest guest]

Celia,

I am still thinking that this would be much more

acceptable for someone who has a car and not a van

with a lift. I haven't given up on them and will be

enquiring more myself. Purchasing a vehicle that I

can drive with accessibility is prohibitive at this

time. I simply do not have the money or the means to

do it but long for my independance. Right now, if I

want to go anywhere with my mobility equipment, I have

to ask someone to take me. This is something I don't

want to do. I just feel as if it's too much of an

imposition. I don't drive much because of my

equilibrium problem, but some days are better than

others and when I do, I'd like to be able to pick from

more than just Walmart and the grocery store.

I'm glad you liked the site and hope you find that

it's something you can use for your own needs.

Alice

--- " cghng888

wrote:

> Dear Alice, Thanks for this informative site.

> Obviously , going by

> Laurie's and others comments there is no substitute

> for going to a

> show room to see and use these. I am in the market

> for a more

> adaptable scooter at the present(mine is too big and

> heavy, hard to

> transport and I have to reach my arms out to far to

> steer) Thanks

> again, Celia

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Keep searching Alice and Celia, keep up that search and you will both find

something that works for you. Lost of independence is the pits. Ruth

Re: Mitoldies- I found these interesting and convenient

Celia,

I am still thinking that this would be much more

acceptable for someone who has a car and not a van

with a lift. I haven't given up on them and will be

enquiring more myself. Purchasing a vehicle that I

can drive with accessibility is prohibitive at this

time. I simply do not have the money or the means to

do it but long for my independance. Right now, if I

want to go anywhere with my mobility equipment, I have

to ask someone to take me. This is something I don't

want to do. I just feel as if it's too much of an

imposition. I don't drive much because of my

equilibrium problem, but some days are better than

others and when I do, I'd like to be able to pick from

more than just Walmart and the grocery store.

I'm glad you liked the site and hope you find that

it's something you can use for your own needs.

Alice

--- " cghng888

wrote:

> Dear Alice, Thanks for this informative site.

> Obviously , going by

> Laurie's and others comments there is no substitute

> for going to a

> show room to see and use these. I am in the market

> for a more

> adaptable scooter at the present(mine is too big and

> heavy, hard to

> transport and I have to reach my arms out to far to

> steer) Thanks

> again, Celia

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Celia

Please have someone who fits wheelchairs work with you. I am having the reaching problem myself. I can reach, but can't do it and lean back on my seat, so I am thinking a powerchair instead of a scooter. There is a unit that can be put on a folding manual chair that turns it into a powerchair. It would do for travel I think. I'll try to remember what it is called. My mind is a blank at the present time.

laurie

"

Reply-To:

Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:30:59 -0000

To:

Subject: Mitoldies- I found these interesting and convenient

Dear Alice, Thanks for this informative site. Obviously , going by

Laurie's and others comments there is no substitute for going to a

show room to see and use these. I am in the market for a more

adaptable scooter at the present(mine is too big and heavy, hard to

transport and I have to reach my arms out to far to steer) Thanks

again, Celia

Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

[Guest guest]

Laurie,

I completely forgot about that gadget but can't locate it anywhere.

That would be a quick solution to the immediate problem. Hopefully,

I can find the link to that device.

We all should go thru a reputable wheelchair dealer if we have the

insurance coverage to pick up the cost. They measure you and fit you

to the chair which is best for your individual needs. Reading that

you are preparing yourself for a power chair says a lot Laurie. I

know you have felt reluctant to make this move. I bet you will find

one you really like. I now actually prefer the power chair to the

scooter except for the fact that I don't have a basket on it which

makes it difficult for shopping. It is much more comfortable and

gets in and out of spots much easier. My problem is definitely

transportation and has nothing to do with the equipment.

Alice

> Celia

>

> Please have someone who fits wheelchairs work with you. I am having

the

> reaching problem myself. I can reach, but can't do it and lean back

on my

> seat, so I am thinking a powerchair instead of a scooter. There is

a unit

> that can be put on a folding manual chair that turns it into a

powerchair.

> It would do for travel I think. I'll try to remember what it is

called. My

> mind is a blank at the present time.

>

> laurie

>

> From: " cghng888 <cghng888@y...> " <cghng888@y...>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:30:59 -0000

> To:

> Subject: Mitoldies- I found these interesting and convenient

>

>

> Dear Alice, Thanks for this informative site. Obviously , going by

> Laurie's and others comments there is no substitute for going to a

> show room to see and use these. I am in the market for a more

> adaptable scooter at the present(mine is too big and heavy, hard to

> transport and I have to reach my arms out to far to steer) Thanks

> again, Celia

>

>

> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements

contained herein

> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of

this e mail

> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded

of their

> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult

with

> their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I forgot about these Laurie. One company is http://www.stand-aid.com/ their product is called Roll aid that converts a standard wheelchair to a power chair, with the person using the wheel chair capable of make an on the spot conversion. Ruth

-----Original Message-----From: Laureta Fitzgerald Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 4:19 PMTo: Subject: Re: Mitoldies- I found these interesting and convenientCeliaPlease have someone who fits wheelchairs work with you. I am having the reaching problem myself. I can reach, but can't do it and lean back on my seat, so I am thinking a powerchair instead of a scooter. There is a unit that can be put on a folding manual chair that turns it into a powerchair. It would do for travel I think. I'll try to remember what it is called. My mind is a blank at the present time.laurie

Reply-To: Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:30:59 -0000To: Subject: Mitoldies- I found these interesting and convenient

Dear Alice, Thanks for this informative site. Obviously , going by Laurie's and others comments there is no substitute for going to a show room to see and use these. I am in the market for a more adaptable scooter at the present(mine is too big and heavy, hard to transport and I have to reach my arms out to far to steer) Thanks again, CeliaMedical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

[Guest guest]

Alice

I still haven't been able to find it either. The only person I know that uses one is in Florida for the winter. I will keep looking. It seems like it starts with an " S " , but don't bank on it.

laurie

"

Reply-To:

Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 21:48:57 -0000

To:

Subject: Re: Mitoldies- I found these interesting and convenient

Laurie,

I completely forgot about that gadget but can't locate it anywhere.

That would be a quick solution to the immediate problem. Hopefully,

I can find the link to that device.

We all should go thru a reputable wheelchair dealer if we have the

insurance coverage to pick up the cost. They measure you and fit you

to the chair which is best for your individual needs. Reading that

you are preparing yourself for a power chair says a lot Laurie. I

know you have felt reluctant to make this move. I bet you will find

one you really like. I now actually prefer the power chair to the

scooter except for the fact that I don't have a basket on it which

makes it difficult for shopping. It is much more comfortable and

gets in and out of spots much easier. My problem is definitely

transportation and has nothing to do with the equipment.

Alice

> Celia

>

> Please have someone who fits wheelchairs work with you. I am having

the

> reaching problem myself. I can reach, but can't do it and lean back

on my

> seat, so I am thinking a powerchair instead of a scooter. There is

a unit

> that can be put on a folding manual chair that turns it into a

powerchair.

> It would do for travel I think. I'll try to remember what it is

called. My

> mind is a blank at the present time.

>

> laurie

>

> From: " cghng888 <cghng888@y...> " <cghng888@y...>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:30:59 -0000

> To:

> Subject: Mitoldies- I found these interesting and convenient

>

>

> Dear Alice, Thanks for this informative site. Obviously , going by

> Laurie's and others comments there is no substitute for going to a

> show room to see and use these. I am in the market for a more

> adaptable scooter at the present(mine is too big and heavy, hard to

> transport and I have to reach my arms out to far to steer) Thanks

> again, Celia

>

>

> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements

contained herein

> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of

this e mail

> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded

of their

> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult

with

> their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Alice

I can't do anything until next summer when my insurance will consider it. I also have to get a ramp installed before then.

For those considering a ramp for your home, there are two companies that I have found (of course, I can't put my hands on the literature at the moment) that have metal units that can be assembled and many insurance companies pay for them as durable medical goods, because they are not permanent and can be moved. If anyone is interested, I will look the info up. It is here on my desk somewhere.

laurie

"

Reply-To:

Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 21:48:57 -0000

To:

Subject: Re: Mitoldies- I found these interesting and convenient

Laurie,

I completely forgot about that gadget but can't locate it anywhere.

That would be a quick solution to the immediate problem. Hopefully,

I can find the link to that device.

We all should go thru a reputable wheelchair dealer if we have the

insurance coverage to pick up the cost. They measure you and fit you

to the chair which is best for your individual needs. Reading that

you are preparing yourself for a power chair says a lot Laurie. I

know you have felt reluctant to make this move. I bet you will find

one you really like. I now actually prefer the power chair to the

scooter except for the fact that I don't have a basket on it which

makes it difficult for shopping. It is much more comfortable and

gets in and out of spots much easier. My problem is definitely

transportation and has nothing to do with the equipment.

Alice

> Celia

>

> Please have someone who fits wheelchairs work with you. I am having

the

> reaching problem myself. I can reach, but can't do it and lean back

on my

> seat, so I am thinking a powerchair instead of a scooter. There is

a unit

> that can be put on a folding manual chair that turns it into a

powerchair.

> It would do for travel I think. I'll try to remember what it is

called. My

> mind is a blank at the present time.

>

> laurie

>

> From: " cghng888 <cghng888@y...> " <cghng888@y...>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:30:59 -0000

> To:

> Subject: Mitoldies- I found these interesting and convenient

>

>

> Dear Alice, Thanks for this informative site. Obviously , going by

> Laurie's and others comments there is no substitute for going to a

> show room to see and use these. I am in the market for a more

> adaptable scooter at the present(mine is too big and heavy, hard to

> transport and I have to reach my arms out to far to steer) Thanks

> again, Celia

>

>

> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements

contained herein

> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of

this e mail

> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded

of their

> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult

with

> their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>

>