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January 12, 2010
Greetings!

We wanted to start 2010 by wishing you and those you cherish a happy and healthy New Year.

May great things come your way in 2010!!!!

We hope to see you at our first 2010 Inservice - Backs & Headrests.

Thanks for being a part of SelfCare. Please contact us at any time if you have any comments, questions or topics you want covered by an inservice by emailing kim.mackie@selfcarehome.com.

Recap on 2009
One of SelfCare's goals for 2009 was to keep health care professionals informed on new products, industry updates, and issues that affect you and your clients. Here is a recap of 2009's information.

Case Studies, Tech Tips, Survey Results: SelfCare's Newsletter Archive

  • Custom LTC 4000 Sensus with "T" Style ROHOs - CASE STUDY - January 9 newsletter
  • TDX SP with Tilt & Elevation - Case Study -  February 16 newsletter
  • Bariatrics - March 2 newsletter
  • Scooter Tech Tips - April 15 newsletter
  • Roho Survey Results and ROHO Tech Tips - May 30 Newsletter
  • Scooters on the Bus Summary - June 10 Newsletter
  • Problem Solved - Raised Toilet Seat for Hip Issues - September 10 newsletter
  • Dramatic Dynamic Difference - Huntington's Case Study - October 6 newsletter
  • Problem Solves - Hinged Arm Support for toilets - November 23 newsletter
News
2009 Reference Sheets
2009 Product Features
SelfCare's Circuit Training - Backs & Headrests - February 16th, 17th, 18th & 24th
 
selfcare head restHeadrests are often an integral component in seating and positioning a client. Size, shape and position of the components must be determined to design a functional solution. A solid back is often part of the overall support package.

Join us for our Backs & Headrests Circuit Training - 3 stations each with 20 minute sessions. You can decide which station(s) you want to visit - and attend the inservice for those products only.

Lunch is provided and there is no cost to participants.
  • Sechelt SelfCare Store - Tuesday, February 16th
  • Surrey SelfCare Store - Wednesday, February 17th
  • North Vancouver SelfCare Store - Thursday, February 18th
  • Vancouver SelfCare Store - Wednesday, February 24th
Please RSVP so we have enough lunch for everyone!
International Seating Symposium (ISS) - March 10 - 13, 2010
 
ISS is an excellent opportunity that we are fortunate to host in Vancouver every 2nd year. View the brochure to find out more.

Christmas Party Photos
 
SelfCare Christmas Party

Thank you for joining us for the Christmas Party!  It is always great to take time at the holidays to have a party and thank everyone we work with during the year. Click here to view some great photos of the parties. (the password is 'selfcare').

We also want to thank the vendors who came through with gifts for the draws:
  • Christine Campbell from Future Mobility
  • Alan Kabatoff from Evolution
  • Shawn Ross-Harms from PDG
  • Kevin Hall from Ranger Wheelchairs
  • Alan Willems from Invacare
  • Shawn Aslani from Advanced Healthcare (for the Love Gloves)
  • Santa for the Olympic mitts!
Thank you for using SelfCare. Please call us for any equipment inquiries or to book an equipment demonstration. We have a wide range of demo and rental equipment.
In this issue...
February Inservice
ISS
Xmas Party Photos
Request an Inservice

Ask for a short 15 minute inservice on the two pressure monitors for ROHO cushions, or any other topic of your choice - email Kim Mackie to book a time.
Contact SelfCare

YES, ...you can reply to this e-mail. It will reach a person. How refreshing! Or call us at 604-872-5800.

Need information on a specific product or want to demo a wheelchair? Contact a Seating & Mobility Consultant.

Our website includes a member login area for Health Care Professionals. With a username and password you can access our reference and product sheets, inservice RSVPs, and other reference materials online. You will be able to find information on our rental and consignment equipment, staff contacts, plus many other features. Contact Kim Mackie at 604-990-9422 or via email to request a username and password.
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Upcoming Inservices
'10 Inservices
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Backs & Headrests - Lunchtime circuit training

11:30am - 1:00pm
Sechelt SelfCare Store - Tuesday, February 16th
Surrey SelfCare Store - Wednesday, February 17th
North Vancouver SelfCare Store - Thursday, February 18th
Vancouver SelfCare Store - Wednesday, February 24th

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SelfCare Store Locations & Parking

- Sechelt - 5654 Dolphin Street - easy parking everywhere
- Vancouver - 43 West 6th Avenue - lots of free parking
in the back of the store off the alley
- Surrey - #108A, 17533 64th Avenue - parking in front of the store
- North Vancouver - 1340 Pemberton Avenue - parking to the south side of the building or to the back of the building

Call Kim Mackie at 604-990-9422 or email Kim to book an inservice for your facility or organization.
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Vancouver SelfCare:
43 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC  V5Y 1K2
T: 604-872-5800 F: 604-872-8388  E: infovan@selfcarehome.com
 
North Vancouver SelfCare:
1340 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, BC  V7P  2R7
T: 604-990-9422  F: 604-990-9424  E: infonv@selfcarehome.com

Surrey SelfCare:
#108A, 17533 64th Avenue, Surrey, BC  V3S 1Y8
T: 604-574-5801  F: 604-574-5805  E: infosurrey@selfcarehome.com

 
Sechelt SelfCare:
5654 Dolphin Street, Sechelt, BC  V0N 3A0
T: 604-741-9920  F: 604-741-9921  E: infosc@selfcarehome.com