Hello! This time, I will describe the custom touches I have added to my wheelchair. My wheelchair came with the usual black chair that gets hot in the summer and grabs at your clothing when you try to adjust your position. Unable to find cushion covers, I reached out to a FB mobility device customization… Continue reading Pride Quantum Edge 3, Custom Touches
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Pride Quantum Edge 3, Use
Hello! This is my second blog about the Quantum Edge 3. The first described my process of ordering the wheelchair. This time, I will describe using the wheelchair. Power wheelchair with car seat cover. I will discuss the car seat cover in my next blog with my other custom touches. I talked earlier about picking… Continue reading Pride Quantum Edge 3, Use
Pride Quantum Edge 3
Hello! I am going to describe my Pride Quantum Edge 3 in 3 parts. First, I will describe the process I went through to get this power wheelchair. Second, I will give a run down of using the wheelchair. Lastly, I will talk about the custom touches I have added. Ignore the seat cover for… Continue reading Pride Quantum Edge 3
HOW DO I FIND AIDE TOOLS?
When I run into an issue trying to do something, I try to identify what part of my intended action is the problem. Then I try to figure out different ways to do the action and what kind of thing would help.I then start searching online stores based on what “tool” I think can help.… Continue reading HOW DO I FIND AIDE TOOLS?
RAMPS Part 2
Hello! I am going to discuss my front entrance ramp combo this time. I say combo because I have one ramp to my front porch and another into the front door. I had admired a stone accessible path at my sister's house and decided to use the same contractor to create a stone paver ramp… Continue reading RAMPS Part 2
Roll in shower part 1
Hello! I am going to describe how my walk-in shower with glass doors became a roll in shower. Roll in shower The builder removed the doors, step over transition, shower floor, drain, and damaged tiles. To drop the shower floor, the drain and floor support were lowered below the floor. Having an unfinished basement made… Continue reading Roll in shower part 1
Walking to Power Wheelchair Transition Tips
I have gone over points to consider when you shop for power wheelchairs, but I wanted to also give you some tips on using power wheelchairs also called power chairs. It's hard to accept needing to use a power wheelchair. It can be very emotional. Each device step further from walking unassisted is emotional. This… Continue reading Walking to Power Wheelchair Transition Tips
What works? Part 4
I have purchased a variety of items that I thought would make tasks easier for me and my MS symptoms. Some have worked well and some have not. Many were recommended based on my symptoms, some were brainstormed, and some I stumbled upon. My issues are mobility, weak dominant hand/arm, balance and stamina. I have… Continue reading What works? Part 4
What works? Part 3
I have purchased a variety of items that I thought would make tasks easier for me and my MS symptoms. Some have worked well and some have not. Many were recommended based on my symptoms, some were brainstormed, and some I stumbled upon. My issues are mobility, weak dominant hand/arm, balance and stamina. I have… Continue reading What works? Part 3
What works? Part 2
I have purchased a variety of items that I thought would make tasks easier for me and my MS symptoms. Some have worked well and some have not. Many were recommended based on my symptoms, some were brainstormed, and some I stumbled upon. My issues are mobility, weak dominant hand/arm, balance and stamina. I have… Continue reading What works? Part 2
Life, Humor, and MS 