Amy, great content!! I have an article on my blog about Power Wheelchair Care that dovetails nicely with this content: https://improveability.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/power-wheelchair-care/
These are tips I put together after many years of running a loan closet for an ALS Chapter. I realized that we were giving people these complicated pieces of equipment with only the basic of instruction. After having to replace expensive batteries a couple times after the patient went on vacation, leaving the chair uncharged - I started putting together a basic care sheet.
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Subject: New Article: 5 Power Chair Features Necessary for People with
ALS
From: Amy Roman <xxxxxx@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, July 10, 2015 7:16 pm
To: AT Listserv <xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com>
Hi Listserv,
I go out to homes so frequently and find people with their arms hanging past armrests, chairs that don't tilt or recline, and without a headrest or decent seat. I asked our occupational therapist Melody Fung to make a list of the power chair features necessary for people with ALS. These are features that are typically covered by insurance. It is hard to advocate for yourself, a client, or loved one when you have no idea what is available or appropriate. I hope this list helps families. Please add your comments if we missed something that you would recommend. Enjoy the weekend.
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Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP
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