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Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


A Resource About Wheelchair Product Report


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     Few of us could picture ourselves confined to a wheelchair, much less
actually buying one.  But for the more than 1.2 million full timer users,
choosing the right chair can mean the difference between getting where they
want to go or being trapped in an unwieldy medical device.  With the help of a
new booklet "Wheelchair Product Report" published by the American Association
of Retired Persons (AARP), wheelchair users will, for the first time, have
access to broad information on selecting a chair that accommodates their
needs, lifestyle and home design.
     Part of an award winning series of consumer publications, the AARP
product report is based on a study of 19 different wheelchairs.
     The 10-page guide recommends that patients research a variety of
wheelchair models and discuss their options with a health professional before
a prescription is written.  Factors that should be considered include:  the
user's size, weight skills and preferences; the user's disability and
prospects for recovery, service and cost including method of payment.  To
obtain one free copy, send a postcard to:  Wheelchair Product Report (D14049),
AARP Fulfillment (EE0118), 1909 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20049.  Allow 6
to 8 weeks for delivery.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.