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From: Smitty on 26 Jul 2008 04:39
Just quickly, some things to consider;

1- Get an assessment by a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or someone
with some experience or training. Even if you don't follow their
recommendations they might give you ideas/alternatives/things to look for or
avoid.

2- If your dad has trouble walking, remember he will have to walk to & from
a scooter - this might be fine for now, but in the future it could be
beneficial to allow him to be able to drive right up to a table with a
powered wheelchair. (Usually scooters have handle bars in front, powered
wheelchairs have a joystick at the front of an armrest.)

3- Manouverability of a chair is typically much better than a scooter -
important if it is to be used indoors.

4- Spend some time researching, both on the internet and at supplier's
showrooms & try before you buy!

Some pages of interest;
http://www.quickfindwheelchairs.com/
http://www.used-wheelchairs-usa.com/index.cfm
http://www.usamobilityinc.com/
And check the video on this website!!
http://www.powerchair-review.fsnet.co.uk/
Cost wise, try http://www.thewheelchairsite.com/price-comparisons.aspx
http://www.1800wheelchair.com/



<Just.Thinkin.Out.Loud(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hello everyone,
>
> I am looking for information on what kind of chair to get for my 90 yr
> old dad. He has a very bad case of degenerative disc and cannot walk
> far at all because of the pain. He can sit with relative comfort and
> little pain.
>
> He is one of those who has been very active his whole life and just
> sitting is making him a miserable wretch.
>
> I was leaning more towards one of those power chairs (scooter) rather
> than a standard wheelchair.
>
> Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated, and
> since I hae had no dealings with these devices could someone tell me
> what kind of money it will take for either the motorized vs standard
> chair.
>
> Many thanks to anyone for their assistance.
>


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