The note I wrote to accompany Shelia, my old
wheelchair, as she began her new life as a loaner in the durable medical
equipment recycling program.
This is Shelia, named after a ninety eight year old
friend who refused to enter a nursing home after being hospitalized with the
flu. She’s been through hell and back
with me. She doesn’t climb hills or do
non-macadam sidewalks well. Have someone
behind you on these surfaces. Most ramps
are okay. Her average battery charge is
20 minutes to half an hour, so always,
always carry the charger with you.
Restaurants and malls are good about letting you charge up in my
experience.
If you don’t appreciate the stickers, simply get a
piece of cloth and drape it over them. Drive one is my indoor gear. Drive 2 is faster. Please keep in mind that the average chair
life span is 5 years and she’s 11. I
think that’s a pretty good run.
If you have problems, feel free to call.
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