notme
Extremely helpful member
- Joined
- Apr 3, 2011
- Messages
- 2,605
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 08/2011
- Country
- US
- State
- Fl
- City
- Orlando
Hello
I wanted to post and put a little good news out there. I've finally found the perfect power chair and thanks to a living angel, was able to purchase it. It's a Merritt chair with the hand controls on the right (which I needed) and also comes with elevating leg rests (something else very beneficial for me -- especially now with the swelling I get in my legs so often) He tossed in the chair cushion and a few other items that I can use either here or at the school, including a shower bench--which is great, as me and water = fall.
Just as soon as I get on a first floor apt, I'm all set and will bring the little cutie home. The seller who was moving out of state actually brought it to my school so it's safely stored til I can get it home.
I've also hopefully found a lift to use that will let me put my scooter in my trunk without assistance, which will help me greatly.
I'm grateful that I live in FL where items can be found at reasonable prices.
With all the sadness here the last week or so--I thought posting something positive might make someone at least smile.
There are so many great people here. I feel like I've made so many friends.
The offer still holds for free CNA and CPR training for ANY Cal in the area that can get to me for a class.
Financially, there is very little I can do to help anyone--but perhaps a local CAL can use some help with HHA and CNA and CPR for their in-home caregivers hired.
Best wishes to all
I wanted to post and put a little good news out there. I've finally found the perfect power chair and thanks to a living angel, was able to purchase it. It's a Merritt chair with the hand controls on the right (which I needed) and also comes with elevating leg rests (something else very beneficial for me -- especially now with the swelling I get in my legs so often) He tossed in the chair cushion and a few other items that I can use either here or at the school, including a shower bench--which is great, as me and water = fall.
Just as soon as I get on a first floor apt, I'm all set and will bring the little cutie home. The seller who was moving out of state actually brought it to my school so it's safely stored til I can get it home.
I've also hopefully found a lift to use that will let me put my scooter in my trunk without assistance, which will help me greatly.
I'm grateful that I live in FL where items can be found at reasonable prices.
With all the sadness here the last week or so--I thought posting something positive might make someone at least smile.
There are so many great people here. I feel like I've made so many friends.
The offer still holds for free CNA and CPR training for ANY Cal in the area that can get to me for a class.
Financially, there is very little I can do to help anyone--but perhaps a local CAL can use some help with HHA and CNA and CPR for their in-home caregivers hired.
Best wishes to all