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Tag Archives: Wheelchair
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Getting a wheelchair into a car
Manoeuvring a wheelchair
Found in Topic: Moving and handling
Tagged: Moving and handling | Wheelchair | Wheelchair manoeuvers
Tagged: Moving and handling | Wheelchair | Wheelchair manoeuvers
Summary
By the end of this topic you should have a better understanding of: Equipment available and how to get it. Wheelchairs, manual and powered. Equipment for kitchen, bedroom , bathroom , chairs and hoists. Where to buy small items of … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Equipment
Tagged: Bathing equipment | Kitchen equipment | Telecare | Toilet equipment | Wheelchair
Tagged: Bathing equipment | Kitchen equipment | Telecare | Toilet equipment | Wheelchair
Air
Air travel can involve complex arrangements for anyone regardless of any disability. Airports and aircraft can present more problems for people after stroke. View Text Alternative Fit to fly? You should check with your doctor that you are fit to … Continue reading
Transport for wheelchair users
If the person you care for has mobility problems or uses a wheelchair this can make even short journeys difficult. The longer the journey and the less able the person is, means more planning before taking longer trips. Planning ahead … Continue reading
How to assist the person in and out of a car safely
If the person is still in hospital, ask the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Stroke Nurse for individual advice on the safest method they recommend. If the person is at home you can ask for a Community Physiotherapy referral.
Found in Topic: Daily living activities
Tagged: Occupational Therapist | Physiotherapist | Wheelchair
Tagged: Occupational Therapist | Physiotherapist | Wheelchair