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