Guest guest Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 Get it you won't be sorry. dale wheelchair > I was recently measured for a motorized wheelchair through an > ALS/neurological clinic and the supplier. They recommended lots of > bells and whistles, including a tilt seat and back. Since I don't > have ALS, I'm wondering if that feature is necessary. I suppose it's > possible that my PLS may progress to where a tilt seat and back will > be required. I'm wondering what kind of power wheelchairs most of > you have. We expect Medicare and supplemental insurance to pay, but > don't want them to get ripped off. > > Thanks for your help. > Edith > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 Get it you won't be sorry. dale wheelchair > I was recently measured for a motorized wheelchair through an > ALS/neurological clinic and the supplier. They recommended lots of > bells and whistles, including a tilt seat and back. Since I don't > have ALS, I'm wondering if that feature is necessary. I suppose it's > possible that my PLS may progress to where a tilt seat and back will > be required. I'm wondering what kind of power wheelchairs most of > you have. We expect Medicare and supplemental insurance to pay, but > don't want them to get ripped off. > > Thanks for your help. > Edith > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 Edith: When I was fitted for my power chair, they tried to sell me a fancy chair, and indicated that there would be a portion of the chair that Medicare would not pay for. There was a $3,000 difference. I refused and then they put me in a chair that Medicare would pay for (they know), and this chair can be adapted to my needs in the future. It cost $7,000 and I didn't have to pay a dime. Good Luck! Rita Till next time! Love & Hugs ************************************* Some people succeed in spite of their handicap. Others succeed because of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 Edith: When I was fitted for my power chair, they tried to sell me a fancy chair, and indicated that there would be a portion of the chair that Medicare would not pay for. There was a $3,000 difference. I refused and then they put me in a chair that Medicare would pay for (they know), and this chair can be adapted to my needs in the future. It cost $7,000 and I didn't have to pay a dime. Good Luck! Rita Till next time! Love & Hugs ************************************* Some people succeed in spite of their handicap. Others succeed because of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 Yes, get the bells and whistles. The tilt seat will come in handy as it redistributes your weight and helps avoid pressure sores. If you can get a recline that helps too. Some chairs even stand you up- helpful to keep circulation going. I have trouble holding myself erect- the high back and head rest give my back a stretch when I tilt back. You also want a seat elevator. This raises the wc seat 8 " or so and allows you to reach things high up and avoid losing your balance if trying to reach while standing. My chair is a Permobil and I am very pleased with it. Betty Jo has a Jazzy with many of the above features. Remember, your condition will deteriorate so get more chair than you need now. You will not be able to get another chair for five years after this one so get one for the long haul. Lavon At 11:22 AM 7/25/2004, you wrote: >I was recently measured for a motorized wheelchair through an >ALS/neurological clinic and the supplier. They recommended lots of >bells and whistles, including a tilt seat and back. Since I don't >have ALS, I'm wondering if that feature is necessary. I suppose it's >possible that my PLS may progress to where a tilt seat and back will >be required. I'm wondering what kind of power wheelchairs most of >you have. We expect Medicare and supplemental insurance to pay, but >don't want them to get ripped off. > >Thanks for your help. >Edith > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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