Chair Support. Is there anything available to hold you upright in your wheelchair?
Gavmar
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Hi, mAll.
My father in law has Parkinson's and has had a mini stroke. When he is in his wheelchair he falls over to the right hand side, is there anything available to hold him upright in the chair. Thank you.
My father in law has Parkinson's and has had a mini stroke. When he is in his wheelchair he falls over to the right hand side, is there anything available to hold him upright in the chair. Thank you.
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Yes of course, this is a routine situation for many people. Can you contact whoever provided the wheelchair?
Others who have the same requirements will no doubt post here with more details.
P.S. It is lucky that he has you to research for him. Good on you! -
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I bought a motorised Reno elite wheelchair. I love him. He gave me one of the most precious things in my life., my wife. -
Hi @Gavmar - & welcome to the community. I would suggest you contact an occupational therapist to see what they might come up with. There are lateral supports such as in the following link, but I couldn't see a price. Please see: https://www.qbitus.co.uk/products/lateral-support-system/ I saw other lateral supports, but I don't think they'd attach to the wheelchair.
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@Gavmar with those 2 diagnosis your FIL should meet the NHS criteria for a detail assessment and provision of supportive wheelchair to meet his changing needs
Especially with Parkinson’s they re-assess as and when needed and change equipment on wheelchair.Do expect a waiting list though.He’s lucky to have youAll the best. -
I would like to know if there is a similar thing for general chair and my arm chair, as have poor core control and always lean to the side when i am sitting and need to have help to sit straight but my OT was awful and not helpful at all
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@zebragal I'm sorry to hear your OT was less than helpful, that is disheartening. I have similar poor core control myself, and tend to lean to the left.
I've not yet invested in any proper aids or equipment to counteract this in armchairs other than a lot of cushions. That and shifting my posture as regularly as I remember. Clearwell Mobility might be a good place to start, though their back supports don't offer a huge amount of choice. I wonder if those supports I've seen in cars might be worth looking into as well?
Please do let us know if we can be of any further help.
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@Gavmar I am reluctant to make any suggestions on manufacturer or type of support. I have tried so many down the years. @WPM is correct in saying your father-in-law should meet criteria to be assessed and then the 'correct' equipment provided. Also, as @WPM says his needs will change, and it really is trial and error.
I think the best use of your time and effort will be directed in getting your FIL on and up the list to be assessed. If you need assistance on how to get in touch with the correct people please let us know.
All the very best!I am a Scope Community Volunteer Adviser with knowledge of "life"! Lived experience including employing personal assistants, being gay, sport & leisure inclusion & participation, mental health issues.What is the bravest thing you've ever said? asked the boy. 'Help,' said the horse. 'Asking for help isn't giving up,' said the horse. 'It's refusing to give up.” -
@zebragal I would not leave the matter of your 'OT being awful' there! OT's are not supposed to be awful and are there to give help & advice.
If I were in your situation (as I have been more times than I care to remember) I would:
1. Write down the ways in which your OT was "awful and not helpful at all"
2. Write down the issues you need resolving.
3. Contact the relevant agency who put you in contact with your OT (it might be a Social Worker or Adult Care Services). It might be your OT directly.
4. Explain the unresolved issue.
5. Give them an opportunity to fix the issue.
It is important to begin from a viewpoint that the "professionals" do want to help. It is important to give them the opportunity to fix something they have missed. If they do not, then you need to take a different approach.
I have been in many scraps with Professionals! I have learned that taking a deep breath, giving them the opportunity to fix matters, is the best first step!
It is exhausting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I am a Scope Community Volunteer Adviser with knowledge of "life"! Lived experience including employing personal assistants, being gay, sport & leisure inclusion & participation, mental health issues.What is the bravest thing you've ever said? asked the boy. 'Help,' said the horse. 'Asking for help isn't giving up,' said the horse. 'It's refusing to give up.” -
JustPete said:@zebragal I would not leave the matter of your 'OT being awful' there! OT's are not supposed to be awful and are there to give help & advice.
If I were in your situation (as I have been more times than I care to remember) I would:
1. Write down the ways in which your OT was "awful and not helpful at all"
2. Write down the issues you need resolving.
3. Contact the relevant agency who put you in contact with your OT (it might be a Social Worker or Adult Care Services). It might be your OT directly.
4. Explain the unresolved issue.
5. Give them an opportunity to fix the issue.
It is important to begin from a viewpoint that the "professionals" do want to help. It is important to give them the opportunity to fix something they have missed. If they do not, then you need to take a different approach.
I have been in many scraps with Professionals! I have learned that taking a deep breath, giving them the opportunity to fix matters, is the best first step!
It is exhausting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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