By Sue Watson Don’t assume that the student in the wheelchair requires assistance; always ask the student if they would like your help before giving it. It’s good to establish a method of how and when the student would like your assistance. Have this one-to-one conversation. Conversations When you engage with a student in Read More
Whether you are new to traveling with a disability or a bona fide globetrotter, these tips will help you plan the ultimate wheelchair accessible vacation. Brainstorm your personal requirements for travel When I was planning my first trip, I wasn’t particularly “able.” I was only weeks removed from major surgery Read More
Before cleaning your power wheelchair with this guide, it’s important to read the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions for specific cleaning rules and any methods or materials to avoid. The following instructions are generally applicable to every chair and will help achieve the best results. You’ll Need: Disinfectant Spray (like Lysol) All–Purpose Read More
The April issue of Mobility Management magazine invited manufacturers to showcase their wheelchair cushions and provide a short write up and picture. This collection of wheelchair cushions is intended to show the reader of some of the choices on the market and what those cushions offer to the user There Read More
Wheelchair community publications and the internet show devices that are marketed as helping to prevent pressure sores. The question is, are these devices themselves really doing anything to help prevent pressure sores? We look at the function and benefit of various devices to answer this question. Apps are available that Read More
The 2019 International Seating Symposium is over and is in the books, as every ISS before, as tremendous success. Pittsburgh, PA was a gracious host to all who attended. Besides Aquila Corporation, several other seating and positioning companies shared their goods with the general public as well as with several Read More
Pressure Injury Prevention, SofTech wheelchair cushions
The International Seating Symposium (ISS) is currently taking place in Pittsburgh, PA. This premier wheelchair seating event showcases the latest in wheelchairs, positioning devices, assistive devices and several wheelchair cushions. No wheelchair component is as critical in preventing pressure injury as the wheelchair cushion. It is the medium between the Read More
Turning is the universally acknowledged best method for bed sore prevention. Turning refers to repositioning a hospital patient or bedridden nursing home resident to relieve pressure on one area of the body. Turning can restore regular blood flow to an area, keeping the skin tissues healthy and alive and effectively Read More
Aquila will be exhibiting our SofTech Pressure Sore Treatment Cushion at the premier wheelchair seating event of the year, the International Seating Symposium. Come visit us and see this remarkable wheelchair cushion product up close. International Seating Symposium 2019 David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA Read More
To be the best pick for a wheelchair cushion that is instrumental in preventing pressure injuries there are several criteria that we feel must be met. The cushion must be constructed to offer the best in pressure injury prevention. This means no possibility of bottoming out, ever. Our cushion pick Read More
