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At 12:18 PM 2/12/98 -0500, Esther Abe wrote: >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 > esther i to use a wheelchair or my elec cart. i found out if he will lift his feet up and down or just stand up a few moments it does help. if he can take a step or two do that. I.Y.Q. DON&VIVIAN