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@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: 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