SelfCare

April 25, 2012  

Greetings!

The focus of this issue is Tilt. Here's what you'll find: 

  • Updated with new products & prices: Manual Tilt & Recline Reference Sheet
  • 20 Degree Tilt Chairs: Comparison of the top 3 offerings
  • Reminder: Benefits of Tilt & Recline
  • Clinical Study: Blood Flow and Pressure Changes with Tilt-in-Space
  • Other Pressure Issues - a quick reference sheet on Heel Solutions


Remember that SelfCare rents tilt and recline wheelchairs for a flexible alternative to meet the demands of quick discharges. Call us today with your specifications.

 

We also want to inform you about a few upcoming events, provide more updates on the HAFI program, and we have some good news (congratulations to Dan and Juni on the safe arrival of Logan!).

 

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.

 

Tilt and Recline Manual Wheelchairs Reference Sheet

PDG Stellar This reference sheet compares 16 different (non pediatric) manual tilt wheelchairs - keep this reference sheet handy when making wheelchair decisions for your clients. If you misplace it, remember that copies of all our reference sheets are in the Health Care Professional area of our website.

One chair we like is the Stellar Express. The revised Express with Seating package combining the Comfort Company Headrest and Acta Back offers an excellent tilt package. Just add an appropriate cushion.

>> Tilt and Recline Manual Wheelchair Reference Sheet
>> Stellar Express Product Feature
20 degree Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair Comparison

T20 Review the differences in the key features of the T20 Express, Capell and Bentley Express tilt-in-space wheelchairs. Our reference sheet provides comparisons on everything from weight capacity and back angle adjustment to transit tie downs and price. One advantage of the T20 is the flexibility to convert it to a T50 if tilt beyond 20 degrees is needed at a later date.

>> 20 Degree Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair Comparison
Advantages and Disadvantages of Tilt vs Recline Wheelchairs
PDF Fuze
Can you recall all the benefits of using tilt? Here's a quick summary for tilt and recline, along with a few disadvantages.

>> Tilt vs Recline Benefits 
Heel Solutions

MaxAir Another pressure area that benefits from off-loading are heels. Here is a quick reference guide we have compiled for some of the common heel products.

>> Heel Solutions
Blood Flow and Pressure Changes with Tilt-in-Space

by Sharon Eve Sonenblum and Stephen H. Sprigle, Research Review, www.rehabmagazine.ca

This study of 11 persons with spinal cord injury found pressure reduction at the ischial occurred with tilts of 30 degrees or greater - but not at 15 degrees. Read through this short (3 page) study to find out more.

>> Blood Flow and Pressure Changes 
Rental Update - Need a Tilt Chair Tomorrow?

Invacare ConceptSelfCare rents a wide selection of manual tilt wheelchairs including Stellar, Bentley, Orion II, Concept 45, Broda, Relax2, Fuze T20, Fuze T50 and more.

Call your local SelfCare location with your specifications.

A new baby boy...

Congratulations to Dan Robertson & his wife Juni on the safe arrival of their first child, a son, Logan. Dan will be taking 2 weeks off and be returning on May 7th. If you have any questions during this time, please contact Alena at alena.campbell@selfcarehome.com.
Upcoming Events

 

There are a few upcoming events that we want you to know about - 

  • You are invited to build your own inservice. Contact Kim Mackie at kim.mackie@selfcarehome.com to get a lunch and learn at your facility.   
  • Advanced Heathcare Products of Montreal is offering its annual "Surface to Surface" workshop on July 17th. 
  • VCH Therapist Day is May 9th
  • REE at the ROO (September 11th at the Richmond Olympic Oval)
Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) - Important Points

After reviewing the Application Guide for the BC Housing Home Adaptations for Independence( HAFI) program - we wanted to share a few points:
  • The program is generally geared to home owners with lower income and few financial assets - landlords and tenants can also apply - they must both apply
  • Home value must be below the average assessed value for homes in the area
  • Assets including bank accounts, stocks, bonds, term deposits, mutual funds, business equity, land and real estate (excluding the home, car, RRSPs, RESPs, RDSPs)must be less than $100,000 in value
  • Resident must have a permanent disability
  • Qualifying adaptations are wide ranging - the key component is that they are fixed and permanent in nature - thus a permanent floor to ceiling lift is permitted, a portable system is not
  • The Program gets an annual budget allocation and once used up must wait until the new budget before funding new applications - the early bird gets the worm

The BC Housing website has more information.

In this issue...
Tilt & Recline Reference
20 degree Tilt Comparison
Advantages & Disadvantages
Heel Solutions
Blood Flow & Pressure Changes
Rental Update
A baby boy...
Upcoming Events
HAFI Update
Quick Links
Facebook 
Join us on Facebook 
Product Notes

1. Broda's ClearPath 

2. Home Adaptions for Independence Program 

3. Tilt Vs Recline 

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.
Upcoming Events
Surface to Surface II - The Complete Prescription - July 17, 2012, Burnaby

VCH Therapist Day - May 9

REE at the ROO - September 11
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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.
In Person Access to ResourcesDo 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. Contact Kim Mackie at 604-990-9422 or via email with your inservice request.

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