I need a wheelchair for my elderly father but don’t know where to start looking ‘My father is increasingly immobile and needs a chair for when he visits.’ Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper. I need a wheelchair for when my increasingly immobile father, 89, who lives in Spain comes to visit. I don’t know where to start. I think a foldable one might be good. How much should I pay? What do readers recommend? Do you have a problem readers could solve? or write to us at Money, The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GUThe NMEDA DifferenceDiscover how NMEDA works to improve the lives of people with disabilities and provide the best and most beneficial solutions for increased mobility and independence. Adaptive VehiclesThe decision to purchase a wheelchair van and have it converted with mobility equipment is a major one.
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He is just the friendliest person I know," says Micheal's best friend and classmate, Ishan Sharma. It is the reason why, when Micheal's ever-present smile disappeared earlier this year, Ishan suspected something was wrong.This past February, while walking the family dog, Micheal's father, Martin, tumbled off a path and down the bank of Saratoga Creek. Martin's back hit a rock on the way down. The 51-year-old says he knew instantly he was paralyzed.Micheal Munson and Ishan Sharma say they have been friends since the first day they met in the sixth grade Micheal was devastated by the notion that his active, outdoor-loving father would never walk again. "Right when my dad got injured," Micheal says, "I just acted different. Life was more depressing."Micheal tried to keep the news of his father's injury a secret from his friends at school, but after two weeks, Ishan suspected something had changed. "I went to him and turned him around and I saw tears in his eyes," Ishan says. "I knew something was really wrong."
WATCH MORE BAY AREA PROUD STORIESIshan wanted to help Micheal, but didn't know how. It wasn't until he heard about the financial hole the accident had left the family in, did Ishan figure out what he wanted to do."Micheal came to me and said 'Yeah, we got the medical bills.'" Ishan says, "and the wheelchair costs $25,000. I was like, wow."The M&M Project eventually raised more than $30,000 to buy a motorized wheelchair for Micheal's dad, MartinIshan immediately set to work raising the money to buy the wheelchair for Micheal's dad. He formed the M&M Project and proceeded to organize friends, family and community members to help fund-raise.A dinner was held and a fund-raising website was set up. Ishan was determined not to stop until they had reached their goal. When the time came to present Micheal and his family with a check during the high school's traditional Hall of Fame rally , the group had raised more than $30,000."He's been a really good friend to me," Ishan says, "and I wanted to reciprocate.""
He is someone I can't express more gratitude toward," Micheal says of his friend. "It's a relationship I can't really explain. Martin will get the use of a loaner wheelchair while he waits for his custom-fitted one to be finished later this summerA wheelchair was delivered to the Munson house this past Monday. Martin will use this one until a custom-fitted chair is finished later this summer.Martin immediately took the chair out for a spin. "I haven't been out of my backyard since the accident," Martin says. "This is big for me. As he raced down the block, a smiling Micheal could be heard yelling for his father to slow down.About this itemImportant Made in USA Origin Disclaimer: About this itemImportant Made in USA Origin Disclaimer:If you or your loved one spends a lot of time using a manual wheelchair, you'll want that wheelchair to be comfortable and reliable. The durable steel Excel K1 Wheelchair by Medline was designed with your comfort in mind. The specially-crafted nylon upholstery is tough and stands up to abuse while it keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
This self-propelled wheelchair also has a roomy seat that measures 18" wide by 16" deep and elevating leg rests with cushioned calf pads. It's easy to maneuver in and out of the Excel K1 Wheelchair because the desk-length removable armrests come off with the push of a button. The elevating footrests extend to the side by pushing the convenient lever to simplify sitting and standing. This dual-axle wheelchair is hemi-height adjustable and features smooth-rolling tires that are flat-free. This wheelchair weighs only 38 pounds (without legrests) and is a suitable for users who weigh up to 300 pounds. Durable, carbon fiber steel frame supports up to 300 lbs Comfortable wide seat (18" W x 16" D) with layers of reinforced upholstery Dual axle hemi-height adjustable axels raise/lower seat 2-inches Desk length removable arm style Elevating, removable footrest Fold compact for hassle-free storage Weighs 38 pounds without legrests, 46 lbs with legrests Tool-free assembly SpecificationsGenderCapacityModelBrandMaximum WeightIs Assembly RequiredYSize1MaterialManufacturer Part NumberColorContainer TypeFeaturesFrame Color