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All About Walkers & Lifts
  • August 21 - Rethink the 4 Wheel Walker Inservice
  • X Folding Walkers Reference Sheet 
  • Maxi Sky 440 and Ceiling Lift Examples
 

Greetings!

This warm weather is keeping our Vancouver sidewalks busy. Here's a quick 10 minute inservice for our North Shore therapists (and for those who want to cross the bridges...). We will have new mobility products that "Rethink the 4 Wheel Walker". Stop by on Tuesday, August 21 anytime between 11 am to 1 pm at 1340 Pemberton. Refreshments will be provided.

 

Along a more traditional line of thought, X folding walkers that offer compact storage have gained popularity, even though they tend to be a heavier 4 wheel walker option. We've produced a new X Folding Walker Reference Sheet.

 

In terms of ceiling lifts, we want to introduce the Maxi Sky 440, the new replacement for the V3 portable lift from ArjoHuntleigh, and 'show off' a few recent ceiling lift installs by our SelfCare team. 

 

Congratulations Kimberley & Kristy. Not one but 2 of our Vancouver Seating & Mobility consultants are heading down the aisle this September. Join us in wishing Kristy (Sept 1) & Kimberley (Sept 6) all the best on their special days (and the years that follow)!    

   

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.

 

Maxi Sky 440 - New Product Feature

maxi sky 440 The Maxi Sky 440 has replaced the V3 portable ceiling track. Other than the cosmetic colour difference of the shell (white & purple), there is no substantial difference between the style and lifting mechanism of the V3 versus the Maxi Sky 440. The one important difference is the charging indicators.

Process
Maxi Sky 440
V3
Charger
Built into the unit & connected by a power cord to the power outlet
Small white charger unit which connects by a power code to the V3 and to the power outlet
Indicator Lights
Yellow charging light on the unit goes on and stays on when the battery is chargedThe yellow light on the charger will go off when the battery is charged

SelfCare will continue to rent the V3 and Voyager portable lifts. We have the Maxi Sky 440 in stock for purchase.

> View the Maxi Sky 440 Product Feature
> Learn more about the Maxi Sky on SelfCare's website
> View the Maxi Sky 440 Brochure
Certified Installation Technicians

ceiling lift We've put together a short presentation of some of the installs SelfCare has done in the Lower Mainland. Whether it's a traditional ceiling track install or a wall mount install, our trained technicians ensure the final product is safely installed and looks great. Both your Seating & Mobility Consultant and the Field Technician will meet you at the client's home for the assessment.

> Check out some of our great Ceiling Track Installs
X Folding Walker Reference Sheet

xpresso lite walker SelfCare stocks a wide range of walkers, including the X folding walkers. While most of these X folding walkers are heavier than "standard" 4 wheel walkers, their compact storage footprint has made them a popular choice.The majority of the walkers can be rented at $35 per month.

> View the X Folding Walker Reference Sheet that details Evolution, Doloite, AMG, Dana Douglas and Topro walkers
Stellar Sell Off - New Stellar GL Available for demo

stellar GL Check out the Stellar Sell Off Sheet if you are interested in an excellent, adjustable tilt wheelchair.

Seating is available at $100 for a selection of demo solid backs.

Call your SelfCare Seating & Mobility Consultant for more information.

> View the Stellar Sell Off Sheet
Congratulations Kristy (Sept 1) and
Kimberley (Sept 6)


SelfCare is proud to announce two special weddings this September as Kristy takes her vows in their beautiful home garden and Kimberley jets off to Kauai for a beach wedding. Join us in wishing them both all the best in their married lives.
Great Recognition with Very Nice Thank You Notes

Kristy has recently received some very nice thank you notes from customers including:

"I met lots of people in my life but never as knowledgeable and patience(sp) as you are!!!"

"You bring a very positive energy, super lady to be around"

"You're even awesomer (I'm sure that's a word now) than xxx [another client who referred her] relayed and I'm 100% confident that you and SelfCare are the right choice for my needs"

Check out the full thank you notes. (We have removed the clients names for privacy.)
Upcoming Events

 

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

  • August 21 - Drive Thru Inservice - 1340 Pemberton Avenue - New Mobility - Thinking Beyond the 4 Wheel Walker. Here are some new products to offer mobility options. Come by and take 10 minutes when it fits into your schedule to try them yourself.
  • August 23 - Mattress inservice, LGH Auditorium 12 noon to 1:00 pm, Lunch provided. Focus on Foam.
  • REE at the ROO (September 11th at the Richmond Olympic Oval)
  • 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.
In this issue...
Helio A7
Demo Helio A7 & QXi
Stellars
Inventory Count Day
Renee is back
Good luck Jane Webley
Upcoming Events
Quick Links
Product Notes

1. Pride's New LC 525 Lift Chair   

  2.  ACTA Back Tags

Upcoming Events

Drive Thru Inservice - SelfCare North Shore, August 21

Mattress Inservice, LGH, August 23

REE at the ROO - September 11
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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.
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Online Access to Resources
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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