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Hello Nancy, It would be helpful if you can see a physical therapist to help fit you with these; an uncomfortable chair or unhandy walker can ruin any attempts to get out and about. You might also consider an electric chair or scooter, that way you don't have to depend on someone pushing you, and you feel like you have more control. Depending on your insurance, all these should be covered by a doctor's script. You can also rent them which would be a good to find out if they are comfortable for you! Good luck! Luella ----- Original Message ----- From: First & Last-Name <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 10:57 PM Subject: wheelchair : i'm ready to buy a wheelchair because i can't walk very far and am beginning : to lose out on various outings. (also, my uptime has been shorter and : shorter, though hopefully that willl improve shortly). are there any tips in : what to look for? all my husband and i are focussing on is light weight for : in and out of the car. he is the healthy one but is no spring chicken even : though he likes to act like one! the only other feature i've noticed in : borrowed chairs at airports etc is sometimes the arm-rests are too high for : comfort. : in addition i probably need a walker because as i add medications i seem to : increase weakness, and loss of balance.......and.....i might need a commode : for those middle of the night emergencies ..if i cant increase my uptime. : thanx for any advice. : nancy spires : p.s. thanx to locals for info re fairfax va support groups--will be in touch : after the holidays. :