Mobility Devices

Having a lift right where you need it can help caregivers and their loved ones avoid injury and feel more secure

posted on October 1, 2012 - 9:15am
Getting from here to there is often a challenge for people with muscle weakness due to neuromuscular diseases — and for their caregivers. Caregivers can develop back pain, hernias and other injuries from lifting a loved one who is unable to self-transfer. And the person being lifted risks injury from being dropped or dragged.
posted on October 1, 2012 - 9:00am
QUEST Vol. 19, No. 4
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Parents of children with long-term mobility impairments who use a power mobility device are invited to participate in a survey by Canadian researchers

posted on July 31, 2012 - 4:57pm
If you're the parent of a young child who uses a power mobility device, researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children — both in western Canada — are interested in hearing from you. The study is open to U.S. residents.

There’s an accessible vehicle out there made just for you

posted on July 1, 2012 - 3:07pm
QUEST Vol. 19, No. 3
If you're getting ready to shop for an accessible vehicle, be prepared to find options, options, options! These myriad possibilities are good news because they mean there’s probably a solution out there for your unique automotive challenge. You’ll first need to answer a few key questions: Will you be driving, or will you be a passenger? Are you able to transfer into a vehicle seat, or do you need...
posted on July 1, 2012 - 3:00pm
QUEST Vol. 19, No. 3
Medical information in an emergency
posted on October 1, 2011 - 3:35pm
QUEST Vol. 18, No. 4
Whether choosing your first power wheelchair or your next power wheelchair, picking the correct drive system for your needs is one of the first and most important decisions you’ll make. The location of the drive wheels (the wheels powered by the motor) in the rear, middle or front of the chair has a definite effect on the chair’s performance in different environments.
posted on October 1, 2011 - 11:34am
QUEST Vol. 18, No. 4
Unique wheelchair and walker bags Creations by Pokojni makes one-of-a-kind wheelchair and walker bags with hook-and-loop straps and magnets for easy attachment and closure. Each bag is designed with unique fabrics or embroidery to appeal to different tastes. Most bags are washable. Prices range from $15.95 to $27.95. Creations by Pokojni, (760) 822-4534.  

Making an informed decision is the key to avoiding buyer's remorse

posted on July 1, 2011 - 4:14pm
QUEST Vol. 18, No. 3
I have buyer’s remorse. Like most people, my closet contains a few items I never should have bought. A paper-thin broom skirt that was shredded by my wheelchair tires the first time I wore it. A bright red handbag that lacks a shoulder strap, forcing me to choose between clutching the accessory or holding onto my wheelchair every time I exit the ramp of my van. Until now, the majority of my...
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