Getting A New Manual Wheelchair
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- In today's video, Kasey goes through the first part of what it takes to get a new custom manual wheelchair here in the US. Check out the video to see the full team of people it takes to get the right equipment and in making the process go smoothly.
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We’re Kasey & Andrea. A Minnesotan and Salvadorian husband and wife living and loving life in Minnesota, USA. We live an adaptive lifestyle that allows us to be active, independent, and live life to the fullest.
We’ve been together a total of 10 years and going into our 4th year of marriage. Through all of these years together (and with Kasey’s 30 years of living with Spina Bifida) we have learned A LOT about adaptive equipment and products, and multiple ways on how to modify things around our homes and lives.
We have traveled to different parts of North and Latin America so far and planning to adventure a lot more in the near future.
We created this blog to share with others our personal experience with living an active and independent adapted life. We’ll be sharing adaptive product and equipment reviews of what we have used in the past; posts of some of the most fun places we’ve been able to visit during our travels. Last but not least, we’ll also share content regarding Kasey’s weight loss journey and adaptive fitness and exercise ideas.
We’re extremely excited to be able to reach out AND also learn from others who are living an adaptive life to the fullest!
Here’s to some amazing Adapted Adventures!
Kasey & Andrea
I'm so happy for you!! The process is so annoying but I just got my new wheelchair and I am so grateful for it!!😊❤♿
im pretty excited as well we'll keep you all updated on how things go!
What kind did u get?
i had a aero z series 2, got it back in 2011, then in 2017 i got the aero t, i love it, it is such a strong responsive chair and looks cool too !
It's been a long while since a new video. They are very good and informative. Keep them coming. I hope all is well!!
Hi, just came across your channel and you have some top tips. Hope to see some more soon - stay healthy! 🇬🇧
Thank you! More content coming soon I know we've said this before, but we actually filmed a new video the other day but then realized a lot of the angels with the camera we used were gonna work so we gotta redo it but hopefully this week!
I have been using a Power Chair since 2012, and my Muscles have gotten much weaker, since I obviously don't push myself. I just got a new Power Chair. However, I tried to be switched to a Manual, but the Medical Rehab place said that Medicare won't pay for one, unless I can prove that I am able to push in it. I can't. Now, my question to them was, How can I ever get my strength back, if I can't be approved, for a Manual. They said that I have to go through Physical Therapy to get stronger, and once the Therapist approves it, then I can get one. So, instead of waiting, I'm just going to save up for my own!
This is the video I was looking for before I had my eval! Great info and thanks so much for making it!!!
I hope you love your new chair when it comes!
Thanks! I'm super excited Ill keep up to date on the process!
Adapted Adventures that would be awesome! We have subscribed!!
good video, there isn't a whole lot of info, and your doctor doesn't always tell you, you have choices in chairs, while I was approved for a power chair and a manual, not at the same time, I wish I knew I had choices, so yes, this is informative.
The only reason I encourage others to save and buy their own if they have money socked away ...is because if the insurance is a stickler for making you wait 5 years...and the chair is too wide and will hurt your shoulders, or cause shoulder injuries; or if you need a more rigid contoured back to keep your spine from curving; or a new cushion because let's say you have a foam one and you get a pressure sore, they'll make you sit and suffer rather than prevent issues. I said the heck with that and just bought my own manual chair, the deep contour Jay 3 back, power assist wheels, a contour cradle head rest and a Nexus Spirit ROHO cushion. My neck is a mess...I couldn't get them to buy one and they are less than $200.00. It's all about money today. This year will be 5 years...but at least I don't have to play their games...or wait 30 days to see if they will pay for this or pay for that.
I agree that jumping through insurance hoops can be a pain.. I was able to get some of the things I wanted covered by insurance and paid for some out of pocket as well
Great video brother... Awesome channel and positive attitude... Keep it up sir..
Ahh thank you for the kind words!
Thanks for the info. I am meeting with PT for a seating clinic and my ATP tomorrow. I hope my Inss covers what I need and want without being a pain. lol.
That’s interesting I’ve never had to do it this way, I’ve always had to just get a script from my PCP
I’m going through the same process right now I’m going through Numotion as well to get a TiLite again
@@markoneill3641 nice yea that's all i used to have to do as well :S
I pray you get your wheelchair asap but its a need not a want , in my opinion most insurance companies take forever to get things happening for people.
I agree and it can be frustrating trying to get them to realize that it can take more than just the bare minimum in order to be able to live a complete and fulfilling life
for me it's a need and a want... always looking on how to improve
It's actually almost the same here in Sweden. Same people involved almost the same steps minus the doctor. But much shorter process time. Good luck
Hey Abdirahman, thank you for the comment! I know we have been away for awhile but we're trying to get back into the channel and get back to you guys! Have a great day!
Great video very informational
Thank you we'll keep them coming
I love numotion. Only downside is they do not have electrice wheels so I ended up with a smart drive. Which I struggle with. But over all love them
Missing you
Keep making video
I get motivation in video because im also whealchair user
Keep sharin
how do you do a wheelie in a wheelchair cuase im still learning
I really hope you have better luck with Numotion than I did, after you get your chair you need to make sure all the bolts and nuts are tightened down and that they didn't leave anything out. As they did with my chair, it was missing bolts on delivery. Then trying to get them to honor the warranty was a joke. If you haven't noticed they delete all negative comments from there reviews...
I'll let you know how things go for sure!
The chair I got 2&half yrs ago. It's a Ti lite. I want my Quicky back. I've had more trouble with this chair then all my Quicky's in the past 24yrs. And I still have 2&half yrs to deal with this chair. Its irritating. But I will take it 1 day at a time til then.
what kind of issues have you had with the TiLite? I used to have quickies and always thought they had to many parts and maintenance and upkeep was aggravating?
I know exactly what you mean! I just got a new Power Chair, and I hate this one! I believe the Insurance Company's down-grade their equipment, because they don't want to spend any money, but who is using the Chair? Them, or us!
Did you get your new chair yet? Hope so! Would love an update. I'll be getting mine by the end of this month (fingers crossed) and it's a manual folded *red* Tilite with solid removable back, molded seat cushion and a smart drive I qualified for. (Chair all customized for myself. Paraplegic). I've been through all that process you've talked about several times with getting a new chair. This time around has been the biggest pain of emotions of 17 months while the other times just took a few to several months for the whole process.
no new chair yet still waiting on insurance preauthorization hopefully hear back soon though!
@@AdaptedAdventures I hope you hear soon as well. In my experience it's either a breeze with the whole process and fairly quick or just one thing after another of emotions and set backs. Please give us an update with a look at your new chair too when you get it.
I have a ? What wheels are the best for the front. I cant even roll fast enough to keep up with my daughter on training wheels, without my front tires going crazy& wobbling back and forth. Let me know thanks.
what size are your front casters i used to have skinnier ones someting closer to a rollerblade wheel and those shook a lot, but i have a wider caster now
For the chairs I've had, the casters started wobbling when the bolts got loose (the chair I have right now is currently dealing with it in one caster, and it drives me nuts because although I have the ability to fix it myself, I don't have the right tools to do so). I've also heard that it can also happen if the casters aren't lined up right, or the caster bearings need to be replaced, or if there's debris stuck around the caster axle (I haven't experienced any of these three, but I've heard they are things that can cause caster wobble).
What's up with your latest video just the intro?
I use a Ti-lite chair, and I've noticed you use a per4max chair. Ive been wanted a per4max day chair for a while since they're lighter. Would you recommend Per4max for day chairs? I have a per4max ball chair but I don't know if I should get a per4max day chair or not.
so ive had per4max's for day chairs the last 10 years but im actually getting a titanium ti lite next!
@@AdaptedAdventures Oh cool! Have you been liking the per4max chairs?
Hi there long time no see
yes for sure!! haha
I don't get it...you can lease a car every year...why does a chair have to be every 5 years? You know what gets me the most...people you meet with are ALL WALKING and don't have to sit in the chair day i and day out. It's like referring stuff in a different language than you speak. Bottom line...the control freaks don't truly know what we need.
By the way, are you in the states? It makes a difference.