Guest guest Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 Check with Hospice. I know that I donated the electric wheel chair that I had to them. s Just wanted some input on selecting a walker, the only thing insurance pays for is the aluminum one that they put wheels on so I'm thinking I need the kind with brakes and maybe a seat, also I saw where a couple of you were discussing wheel size. The medical equip. co. says that they cost about 220.00. Thanks Bobbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 Bobbi, ..........Why not go to your MDA clinic to try some out. They have what they call their " closet " it includes canes, walkers, etc., to lend out. I have a four wheel walker with hand brakes & a seat. My next one will have bigger wheels so it will go through gravel & grass better and I think better balance. Your frame size should be considered if you are small framed then the light weighs would be better larger framed needs a more sturdy one...............Flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 Bobbi, ..........Why not go to your MDA clinic to try some out. They have what they call their " closet " it includes canes, walkers, etc., to lend out. I have a four wheel walker with hand brakes & a seat. My next one will have bigger wheels so it will go through gravel & grass better and I think better balance. Your frame size should be considered if you are small framed then the light weighs would be better larger framed needs a more sturdy one...............Flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 Bobbi, Several of us were told the same about walkers but if your neurologist justifies it you can get the ones with the big wheels and brakes. Don't get the walker that stops with pressure- if you can control it now you may not be able to later- I now use my walker for support while walking. Lavon At 03:02 PM 6/5/2003 -0400, you wrote: >Just wanted some input on selecting a walker, the only thing insurance >pays for is the aluminum one that they put wheels on so I'm thinking I >need the kind with brakes and maybe a seat, also I saw where a couple of >you were discussing wheel size. The medical equip. co. says that they >cost about 220.00. Thanks >Bobbi > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 Bobbi, The one I have has 8 inch wheels on it and cost $305. Insurance paid only the amount of a normal walker. The wheeled walkers with smaller wheels, 5 inches, are like some grocery carts that always seem to have one wheel always turning and not really touching the ground. The larger wheeled ones, to me, are more stable and can go over gravel and grass easier than the smaller ones. Mine has a seat, hand brakes, a basket that can be attached and a tray that can be attached to the seat. It has been very handy. Jagan, if you are reading this, I can't even find the name of the manufacturer on mine. It has worn off already. I'll try to find out from the store where it was purchased. Mike Gray woodrowdale@... wrote: >Just wanted some input on selecting a walker, the only thing insurance >pays for is the aluminum one that they put wheels on so I'm thinking I >need the kind with brakes and maybe a seat, also I saw where a couple of >you were discussing wheel size. The medical equip. co. says that they >cost about 220.00. Thanks >Bobbi > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2003 Report Share Posted June 6, 2003 Bobbi, I'll bet if your physician submits a letter of need, indicating that you need a place to be able to rest when you are fatigued, a place to carry necessary items, and brakes for safety in going down inclines, your insurance will pay for the wheeled walker. Their first line of defense is to deny claims, but should approve payment once they see that it is not a luxury or item of convenience. Dolores s > I am interested in getting some advice on a walker. My ins. will just > pay for the aluminum kind and put wheels on it. They say the kind with > brakes and a seat is considered a luxury item. Since I will have to pay > for it I didn't want to mess up. > Thanks Bobbi > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Bobbi, My daughter recently sent me one of the 4 wheeled walkers Mike described to you, with a tray, seat and bigger wheels. She purchased it on E-bay and it was about $120.00 including shipping. Vivian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 , there is no rule of thumb for this disease. Its hard to accept these aids but you gotta do it. Your life will be soooo much easier. Just suck it up girl and bring that walker into church!!!....Just have to tell you a story that happened last week. My daughter Kelley and I were going to our local mall so there were no handicap parking space empty so she dropped me off at one of the entrances that have the automatic push button panels to open the doors........I strolled up to the buttons and hit it but nothing happen so I hit it again and then I heard a voice say " Miss " I looked over and two young men covered in tattoos, long hair and numerous piercing was holding the door open for me...........I guess the saying you can't judge a book by its cover give a new meaning to me that day. Kind people come in all sizes and shapes and " Looks " ...................Flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 Dear Ann, I ordered mine through PATHWAYS medical supply here in Denver, Colorado. I just looked through the yellow pages and asked for prices. They seemed to have the best prices and most proffesional salespeople. I went there and they had a bunch of walkers and other aids. They recommended a few: DOLOMITE Opal series with wide wheels or the NOVA walker series. The Dolomite had the better value and the seat pulls up which is great when you are working in the kitchen. The salespeople were very patient and understanding to my needs. Good luck Ann and happy hunting. I think you will be pleased how it helps. s > > > > I got a 4-wheel walker with brakes,basket and big wide wheels for all > terrain. I love it ,helps a lot.I too am having a really hard time adjusting > to my new look. As this pls progresses it is getting harder and harder to > get around.Today in church I really wanted to bring it. I used it few weeks > ago and it was no big deal. I just felt so darn self conscious. Today I just > did not want to deal with this insecurity so I did not bring it. As I was > hobbling up the aisle well there was the same walker that I have.Boy I wish > I had my walker with me..It would be nice to get through stage quicker. I > would like to get on with my life and not worry about what others are > thinking. I guess I will have to fall on my face a few times. Is there a > rule of thumb how long it takes to accept this disease?Thanks. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 Hi , I don't know about how long it takes to accept this disease, but I do know it is like wearing glasses. In the beginning you feel self- conscious and can expect people to ask about them. After a while, it is just a part of you and you forget about them. I've determined that when I walk I attract a lot more stares than when I use my wheelchair. I guess I look as if I'm about to fall down at any minute. Who knows? It's really funny, but I'm more self- conscious with my walker than with my chair. Yet I don't use my chair as much as I should. Thomson als-pls.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 Dear Flora, You are so right! It would do me a world of good not to prejudge. This life of ours is too precious to miss out because of misconceptions. I laughed at your story because that has happened to myself too. It is a fuuny world! Thank you, Flora Re: s > , there is no rule of thumb for this disease. Its hard to accept these > aids but you gotta do it. Your life will be soooo much easier. Just suck it > up girl and bring that walker into church!!!....Just have to tell you a story > that happened last week. My daughter Kelley and I were going to our local mall > so there were no handicap parking space empty so she dropped me off at one of > the entrances that have the automatic push button panels to open the > doors........I strolled up to the buttons and hit it but nothing happen so I hit it > again and then I heard a voice say " Miss " I looked over and two young men > covered in tattoos, long hair and numerous piercing was holding the door open for > me...........I guess the saying you can't judge a book by its cover give a new > meaning to me that day. Kind people come in all sizes and shapes and > " Looks " ...................Flora > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 Thank you , When I first started my cane I was so very self conscious. Since I started using my walker the cane is no big deal. They are all big adjustments. Thanks again. Re: s > Hi , > I don't know about how long it takes to accept this disease, but I > do know it is like wearing glasses. In the beginning you feel self- > conscious and can expect people to ask about them. After a while, > it is just a part of you and you forget about them. > I've determined that when I walk I attract a lot more stares than > when I use my wheelchair. I guess I look as if I'm about to fall > down at any minute. Who knows? It's really funny, but I'm more self- > conscious with my walker than with my chair. Yet I don't use my > chair as much as I should. > Thomson > als-pls.org > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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