There is a deformable pad which can be put on the seat of a wheelchair. This
pad is made from a spongy material which deforms and assumes the shape of the
persons bottom sitting on it. It is about 1 1/2 inches thick so it will raise
the feet even a little more. It remains soft. It should be available in stores
which carry medical/surgical equipment. It was supplied to us from
one of these places.
K-F Etzold cg Carline 73/4
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Subject: Wheelchair comfort
Dear folks:
My husband has been using the wheelchair more these days and finds it very
uncomfortable after sitting in it most of the day. We have tried using a
board to eliminate the "squeeze," padding the board with towels, mattress
padding, cushions, etc., but nothing is satisfactory. Does anyone out
there have a better way to make wheelchairs more comfortable? I should
mention also that we bought this used wheelchair for $40 without the foot
supports -- of course, thinking that we could "pick one up somewhere." I
wonder if that could be one of the problems.
Also, Dave tends to slouch terribly when he sits -- but he's no slouch. We
could use of your suggestions here, too.
Baltimore MD is famous for crabs, but I didn't want my husband to be one of
the crabs! Help, someone!!
Esther Abe CG for Dave 74/5
