Power Chair Update

[geminigirl1963]

I received a call from The Scooter Store this afternoon telling me that they had all my paperwork and everything was all set and approved for me to receive my power chair.  Told me I should be receiving a call from the "local" location (the closest one to me, which is about an hour away) once they (the home office) had faxed the paperwork to them so they (local office) could call me and arrange for delivery, adjustments, training, etc.  Within about two hours, I had another phone call - this time from the local office - saying they had received everything from home office and they actually had some people working overtime tomorrow, so they could deliver then if I was going to be available.  I am, so we've set it up for tomorrow!

Apparently, when they deliver the power chairs (or scooters), they adjust the seats to your height and comfort level, show you how to make any other adjustments that you may need/want in the future, train you on how to operate the chair safely, how to move/adjust arm rests to be able to get close to a table or counter -- so on and so forth.  Much more "service" than I expected....

I still can't believe how quickly this process has gone - especially when you consider we're dealing with Medicare!  I'm definitely looking forward to getting my chair and being able to be more mobile and get out and do some of the things I haven't been able to do -- and more importantly, feel safe in my own home without worrying constantly about falling.

I'll post more after they deliver tomorrow and let everyone know how I like the chair, etc.  If anyone else wants/needs information on how to possibly get a power chair or scooter for themselves or a family member, let me know and I'll be happy to give you all the names/numbers that I have.  So far the Scooter Store has far outdone themselves to be helpful.  I'm very glad I decided to go through them instead of a more local medical supply company.

I hope everyone has as pain free a night as possible and I'll be "talking" to you all sometime tomorrow.

[geminigirl1963]

Hi Dave!

I'm glad you're happy also with your chair, but sorry it took so long for it to get to you.  I was quite lucky in that respect - I had my face to face evaluation on Tuesday and they delivered my chair on Saturday!!  However, the guy that brought it to me said that one of the main reasons it was so quick was that my doctor was so quick in retrning the paperwork to them - that really saved time - he said a lot of patients have to wait at least several weeks for their chair simply because the doctors don't get the paperwork back in a timely fashion.

I also was told that I can get a new chair every 5 years, which I thought was a nice thing. He said that by that point, it's actucally cheaper for Medicare (and insurance if you have it) to provide a new chair rather than replacing parts.  I think it's a good thing also, because in a five year period, your the things you require in a chair may have changed as either your body changes or your medical condition that you need the chair for.

I got the Jazzy 614HD.  So far I've been very impressed with what it can do and the comfort of it.

How do you like your new chair?

[DaveG77]

p.s.

Quantum rehab is part of Pride mobility. What model did you get?

[DaveG77]

I got a new Quantum Q6000 Power Chair this spring. It took 2 months from my chair evail until it was delivered to my home. I'm a quad so the chair is built to my specs but this was the fastest turnaround I've seen yet, this was my third chair. I get a new one every 5 years. I'm looking forward to your update.

Dave
SCI C5/C6

[Tuckamore]

Wonderful, just Wonderful. It did move quickly and I am so very happy for you. I'll bet the thought of more independence and safe mobility is exuberating!

You, our new resident Scooter Chair Expert must keep us informed, I'll add please! :)  I can't wait to hear from you today and to hear about your experience with the support staff. I am curious to know how well it will operate in close quarters.

Looking forward to your next informational post.

~Tuck

[namnam46]

I'm so thrilled for  you!!! What an exciting day for you tomorrow. I hope that you will be able to get some sleep tonight. 9I don't know if I'd be able to , I thing I would be too excited just like a giddy girl!!)

We will all be waiting for you fun update tomorrow!!!...Sherry

[RunningMom]

What wonderful news!  I hope this chair works out better then you expect!  I bet you will have a hard time sleeping because you are so thrilled.  Teehee...  I can't wait to hear about it.