Re: wheelchair

[Luella <luella@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Nancy,

It would be helpful if you can see a physical therapist to help fit you with
these; an uncomfortable chair or unhandy walker can ruin any attempts to get
out and about. You might also consider an electric chair or scooter, that
way you don't have to depend on someone pushing you, and you feel like you
have more control. Depending on your insurance, all these should be covered
by a doctor's script. You can also rent them which would be a good to find
out if they are comfortable for you! Good luck!

Luella
----- Original Message -----
From: First & Last-Name <TFPSteed@xxxxxxx>
To: <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 10:57 PM
Subject: wheelchair


: i'm ready to buy a wheelchair because i can't walk very far and am
beginning
: to lose out on          variousoutings.also,myuptimehasbeenshorterand
: shorter, though hopefully that willl improve shortly). are there any tips
in
: what to look for? all my husband and i are focussing on is light weight
for
: in and out of the car. he is the healthy one but is no spring chicken even
: though he likes to act like one! the only other feature i've noticed in
: borrowed chairs at airports etc is sometimes the arm-rests are too high
for
: comfort.
: in addition i probably need a walker because as i add medications i seem
to
: increase weakness, and loss of balance.......and.....i might need a
commode
: for those middle of the night emergencies ..if i cant increase my uptime.
: thanx for any advice.
: nancy spires
: p.s. thanx to locals for info re fairfax va support groups--will be in
touch
: after the holidays.
: