In my Quantum power wheelchair with iLevel technology, I enjoy being elevated, as it helps me complete daily tasks and be eye-to-eye with others. Although most of the time I’m raised in my wheelchair seat, there are occasions when I need to be in the lowered position. Public Speaking in My Power Chair During anyContinue reading “The Best Advantages of Elevation in My Quantum Power Wheelchair”
Category Archives: iLevel
CMS Proposes Seat Elevation Rule
On February 15, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its proposed decision on coverage for seat elevation technology, like iLevel. The proposed decision would allow coverage of seat elevation technology for individuals who perform weight bearing transfers. This means any person who uses a wheelchair and bears weight on their armsContinue reading “CMS Proposes Seat Elevation Rule”
Quantum Power Wheelchairs and Living with Multiple Sclerosis
March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the effects of the chronic autoimmune disease and finding solutions that improve the lives of those living with the condition, which includes over one million Americans. Quantum power wheelchairs can enhance the mobility and independence of those living with multipleContinue reading “Quantum Power Wheelchairs and Living with Multiple Sclerosis”
Why My Quantum Power Wheelchair is Better Than a Manual Chair
So, I know people who use manual wheelchairs and people who use power chairs. I tend to get teased by my friends in manual wheelchairs because I use my Quantum power wheelchair a lot of the time. They think that pushing a manual wheelchair helps you stay in shape and you don’t get lazy. AndContinue reading “Why My Quantum Power Wheelchair is Better Than a Manual Chair”
Best Tips for Using a Wheelchair in Snow and Ice
Minnesota winter is in full swing! Our house is surrounded by icicles, snow and ice! While we outsource the job to plow the driveway, both my husband and I are full-time wheelchair users and for the first winter as home owners, we were pretty stuck. As winter takes over in Minnesota, the ground is coveredContinue reading “Best Tips for Using a Wheelchair in Snow and Ice”
Romantic Nights Out with My Quantum Wheelchair
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us! Many of us are considering who we will ask to be our Valentine, or if you have someone already, you may be considering what is the perfect romantic or sentimental gift. Having been in a relationship that became a marriage, I have learned that showing your love to thoseContinue reading “Romantic Nights Out with My Quantum Wheelchair”
Loving Myself and Living Life in My Quantum Wheelchair
It’s Valentine’s Day season once again. While I was hoping to be spending this holiday with my special someone, some changes occurred and I am once again single. I find it kind of ironic that this happened to me during a time when “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus is number one on the Billboard charts. ItContinue reading “Loving Myself and Living Life in My Quantum Wheelchair”
My Quantum Power Wheelchair and Great Gardening Hacks
Over the summer, I tried my hand at gardening which was made so much easier with my Quantum power wheelchair with iLevel® technology. It turns out, it’s outrageously nice to have a power chair when transporting heavy pots of dirt, using a full watering can, or holding a bowl to collect all the veggies IContinue reading “My Quantum Power Wheelchair and Great Gardening Hacks”
Me, My Quantum Wheelchair and Five Questions I’m Asked
I know that us wheelchair users get asked a lot of questions, especially if you have a complex rehab power wheelchair like my Edge® 3 with iLevel® technology. The great thing about complex rehab is that it can be customized to meet an individual’s needs.  Everyone has their own way of using a wheelchair, whetherContinue reading “Me, My Quantum Wheelchair and Five Questions I’m Asked”
There is Life After a New Disability Diagnosis
When I was first diagnosed with a disability and realized I could no longer walk, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I was diagnosed with an auto immune disease that attacks your muscles. I lost 50 percent of my muscles in my legs and arms. For what seemed like an eternity was onlyContinue reading “There is Life After a New Disability Diagnosis”