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Wheelchair users

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Katyj Thu 13-May-21 16:43:25

Hi. Has anyone got a wheelchair and can enlighten me a bit, I’m new to this and wanted to know as much as possible before I mention it to mum.
Mums mobility isn’t very good now she can still walk very very slowly for about 5 mins, but then had to sit down because of the pain. She is very fed up and not accepting her disability at all, insisting that she is going to get better, but at nearly 90 I don’t think this is realistic .
The only way she’s going to get out is in a wheelchair, but would I be able to manage. How heavy are they, would I be able to lift it in and out if the car ? I have an upper back problem which is okay, so long as I don’t strain myself.
Any advice very welcome.

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Deedaa Thu 10-Jun-21 21:48:13

We had a light folding wheelchair for my mother in law. I found it was reasonably easy to fold up and pack in the car but My God it was heavy to push when she was in it! Raised kerbs and sloping paths were really hard work.

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CeliaVL Thu 21-Apr-22 16:59:47

I live alone and have recently had to start using a wheelchair when I go out, though I can still struggle round at home with various walkers, trollies, etc. Until recently I was hiring a young man by the hour to put my wheelchair into the car, come with me while I drove somewhere, and then push me around my destination. I've now been told I mustn't drive due to increased medication, and my current helper doesn't drive. So now I need a driver/pusher. How do I find a new helper?

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