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September 23, 2010
Greetings!

Thanks again to Ian Denison and his team for organizing the annual Rehab Equipment Expo (REE). It is always an excellent opportunity for the health care community to discuss and exchange information regarding products and processes.
 
Congratulations to the winner of the SelfCare Luxury Spa Day Draw, Lianne Palminrose, OT from the Pacific Spirit Health Unit. We also received 67 ballots for the second draw for a manicure and pedicure. The winner of that draw was Joanna Chung, OT from the Evergreen Health Unit. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth and entered the draw.

This e-newsletter is full of information gathered for and at the REE, as well as an update on VAC funding, and an announcement of our Tilt Wheelchair Sale.

We look forward to providing you with useful information throughout the year. 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.
REE Photo Summary

Orion tiltSince the REE is an annual event, there are a number of products that have been launched since the last REE that were at this show. Here is a summary of some of the ones we noted.

> REE 2010 Summary

If you have any questions, please email kim.mackie@selfcarehome.com.
REE Go Green

HeelZupAttached is a listing of the equipment that was displayed in the SelfCare booth at the REE.

> REE Equipment Listing

If you have any questions on this equipment or would like further information, please email kim.mackie@selfcarehome.com.
Funding Forum from the REE

The Funding Forum at the REE was an informative session. Here is a summary outlining some common questions and answers to funding sources.

> REE Funding Q&A

Check out our Newsletter Archives for other funding references.
VAC Funding Update

As Veterans Affairs Canada was unable to send a representative to the REE, we thought you might appreciate an update. There were new limits issued in August for a range of Program 13 items. There is also a new limit on repairs - $500 per calendar year is allocated to the Veteran. This limit is for all the equipment the Veteran is using, not $500 per repair. Please note that the VAC limits are for the approval level. If the cost of an item will exceed the limit, it is not automatically rejected - it is forwarded to Head Office to obtain approval. At that point, it may or may not be approved.

> VAC Update

If you have any questions regarding VAC funding for your client, please contact your local SelfCare store or trudy.jennings@selfcarehome.com.
Tilt Chairs - Rental and Demo Stock for Sale
from $1100


tilt wheelchairHere is an opportunity for families to purchase a gently used rental or demo tilt chair at a reduced price. We are disposing of these chairs to allow us to purchase newer model tilt chairs for our rental pool.

> Tilt Chair Listing

If you would like to trial one of the chairs on this listing, please contact Dan Robertson at 604-872-5800 or email him at daniel.robertson@selfcarehome.com.

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.
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...
REE Photo Summary
REE Go Green
REE Funding Forum
VAC Funding Update
Tilt Chair Sale
Inservice Options

Do you have a product area - seating, mattresses, tilt wheelchairs or maybe just single products - that you would like to see at a lunch time inservice?

We are always available to bring product, reference sheets and lunch to you.

Just call 604-990-9422 or email Kim Mackie with your inservice request.
Contact SelfCare

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