Dr. Lisa I. Iezzoni, a professor of medicine at Harvard, states that “wheelchairs allow millions of Americans with mobility disabilities to participate in daily activities and community life. We know this improves physical and mental well-being and overall quality of life.”
Wheelchairs should match your lifestyle and healthcare. Choosing a wheelchair that is durable, safe, and reliable will provide you with support and seating that will serve your goals and functional needs. But despite this, even with their functionalities and support, wheelchairs can still accumulate damage that can be hard to repair if left unnoticed.
Factors like broken pavement, inadequate curb cuts or soft terrain, steep inclines and inclement weather, and poor wheelchair design pretty much guarantee this.
As such, Family Care Personal Attendants LLC would like to share the importance of prompt wheelchair repairs. Not only does it put the user at risk, but wheelchair repairs can also be very expensive. Surveys found that out-of-pocket repair costs ranged from $50 to $620 and repairs often take two to 17 days. These facts alone solidify the importance of prompt repair for assistive devices to avoid getting our loved ones stuck at home or in bed.
Our in-home care agency in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offers the assistance of certified nurse assistants to ensure the proper use and maintenance of your loved one’s wheelchairs. We not only provide care for seniors but for children and adults with disabilities, as well.
Our personal care services in Louisiana can help look after not just our clients, but the functionality and durability of their assistive devices, as well.
For more details, please get in touch anytime! We provide services for State-Funded Programs, VA recipients, Private Insurance, and Private Pay clients.
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