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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / June 2007Wheelchairs in Seattle?
I use a walker and will need a power operated wheelchair; I might be able to hold out for the rest of the year. Does anyone know of any organizations that might let me take a "supervised test drive" in my house for about 20 minutes? My hands are getting weaker and I don't know how well I'll be able to turn the thing. Even if it has handle bars, I'll still need to get a model that fits the house. Any ideas, suggestions...? Thanks I'll see if I can find the name of the place I got mine. It was on Aurora, about a half block north of the PCC and 2 blocks north of Beth's. East side of the street, Greenlake neighborhood. The guy who runs the place is FABULOUS and took us outside for a little walkabout to teach Tish how to properly "drive" me (I got a push chair for emergency/bad day use) He also does rentals so I'm pretty sure he'd do a loaner/borrow/rental situation if you need to test one or more out. FOUND IT - thanks to Google! http://www.accessmedicalequipment.com/index.html One thing I found out: Quickie is definitely one of the better ways to go, Brand-wise. Invacare is short for "invalid care" - any company who calls me an invalid isn't getting my money. I'm just sayin'. Good luck! Aim > I use a walker and will need a power operated wheelchair; I might be able to > hold out for the rest of the year. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Thanks > I'll see if I can find the name of the place I got mine. It was on Aurora, > about a half block north of the PCC and 2 blocks north of Beth's. East [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Aim Thank you, very much. Where in Seattle are you? I'm in Lake City. >> I use a walker and will need a power operated wheelchair; I might be able >> to hold out for the rest of the year. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> >> Thanks > Thank you, very much. Where in Seattle are you? I'm in Lake City. De nada. Live in West Seattle, work in SODO. There are a few of us in the greater Sea-Tac-Oly area. We need to get around to setting up a picnic or something this summer. We had one what, 5 or so years ago (?) and it was a load of fun! Aim > There are a few of us in the greater Sea-Tac-Oly area. We need > to get around to setting up a picnic or something this summer. We > had one what, 5 or so years ago (?) and it was a load of fun! And you and Tish came down to Portland to join us when Mary and I traveled from SoCal for the Square Dance Convention. It would have been more enjoyable if I had normal hearing. Jo Firey and I were kinda left out on some conversations (same thing hapens at home), but we still had a grand time meeting everyone and visiting the zoo. ... Remain seated 'til message comes to a complete stop. > I'll see if I can find the name of the place I got mine. When did you get a wheelchair? I may have missed the news while my computer was down. > teach Tish how to properly "drive" me How do you rate that service? <g> ... Get your free subscription before the price doubles next year! >> I'll see if I can find the name of the place I got mine. > > When did you get a wheelchair? I may have missed the news while my computer > was down. Nah I probably didn't say anything. I got one a few years ago when T & I were in a parade and I was mid-flare. now it mostly lives in our workout room, but is handy for traveling or events where we're running around all day. If we ever go to Disneyland, you bet your butt I'm using it! >> teach Tish how to properly "drive" me > > How do you rate that service? <g> HAHAH! It's incomparable. I have nothing further to say on that topic, but will let her know you asked - she'll be amused! ;-) Aim "Me" wrote via Supernews, http://www.supernews.com: > I use a walker and will need a power operated wheelchair; I might be able > to hold out for the rest of the year. > My hands are getting weaker and I don't know how well I'll be able to > turn the thing. Even if it has handle bars, I'll still need to get a model that > fits the house. > > Any ideas, suggestions...? There is a member at church who has a wheelchair that is totally operable by the flick of fingers on 2 joystick-like controls, exactly like you see on video games. Its turns and speed - everything - are controlled by those 2 controls. ... Accuracy is our watchword -- we NEVER make misteaks! Have you checked "power chairs? They are all over the net, different prices and items. Will boggle your mind. http://www.easymobilityco.com/go_chair_travel_chair.htm http://www.pridemobility.com/ http://www.planetmobility.com/store/wheelchairs/power/sunrise&quickie/index.html The easy mobility site shows the "Go chair" and it is 19" wide. Wish I had seen this one when we bought my Jazzy. IMHO the six wheel chairs are safer. Good luck, linda
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