First, sorry, but I
don't know what that "lockout" message relates to but I did ask the IT
person from National. I'm waiting to hear back from her.
Second, I received the following
message from the ALS Assoc in TN. Anyone have any thoughts on
this?
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxSubject: seating
question
I am just hoping to see if there might be something I’m
overlooking since I’, not a “rehab” person. I had a
family call in asking if I knew of any chairs that would fit at the dining
room table that were cushioned (comfortable) both in the seat and on the
arms. They are not looking for a wheelchair, more of a regular
chair. This man is a patriarch and being at the table with the family
is important. He is somewhat fearful of chairs on casters
(they’ve tried this) but he also needs help getting up/down. He
does not have a power chair- just a transport chair and lift chair. I
have suggested a hospital bed type table for the lift chair and putting a
cushion in the transport chair. Any suggestions? Apparently he
is just not comfortable in the chairs the family has tried for him. I
didn’t know if a “gerichair” might work without the tray
or if the tray could even be removed?
Any thought would be appreciated and I realize there might not
be a good answer here other than just shopping for a comfortable dining
chair- just thought I’d check!
Patty Lane
The ALS Association, Tennessee Chapter
Patient Services Manager
615-279-5551 | 615-279-5445 fax
Alisa Brownlee, ATP
Clinical Manager, Assistive Technology
Services
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association National
Office and Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Direct Phone:
215-631-1877