Questions About Mobility Wheelchair

1. Can I get medicare to pay for both a scooter and a wheelchair?

   Question - Medicare Part B will pay for the use of a power wheelchair or power scooter, if medically necessary, but not both. The fact that one or the other device can't be used in some places doesn't change this rule.
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2. Will Medicaid pay for a wheelchair or scooter?

   Question - Both Medicare and Medicaid can pay for a wheelchair or scooter. If you are enrolled in both programs and eligible for coverage of a wheelchair or scooter, Medicaid will pay the portion of the costs that Medicare doesn't.
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3. What is a power wheelchair?

   Question - Some of this is just semantics. My Mom got a power wheelchair (never used it, but, that's another story).It is a large, shiny, motorized wheelchair.. It may be called a "power chair" to sound nicer. It would not fit at the dining table. You may want to ask for dimensions, a picture or more clarification...
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4. Where can I find resources to help with the design and materials for a wheelchair ramp?

   Question - Here is a link http://www.wheelchairramp.org/rampman/manual/rampindx.htm to a guide that was created by the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living in Minnesota for building ramps. Thes ramps are designed to be built in modules and be removable, perfect for a rental situation...
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5. What's the best way to transfer my mom from her wheelchair to car?

   Question - There are devices that can help you transfer her. A sliding board serves as a bridge from wheelchair to car. You put one end of the board under your mother's buttocks and the other side on the seat of the car, then slide your mother over to avoid having to lift most of her body weight. But its effectiveness depends on the make of your vehicle...
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6. How can I get my mom from the wheelchair to the car?

   Question - Can your mother stand up? If she can, pull the wheelchair up to the side of the car of the passenger front seat. Make sure the door is already open and that the wheelchair brakes are on.
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7. I have a 98-year-old father who can still get around; however...

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8. Will Medicaid pay for an electric wheelchair?

   Question - Both Medicare and Medicaid can help pay for an electric wheelchair, with Medicaid paying the portion of the costs that Medicare doesn't. Medicare Part B can pay either to rent or buy a power wheelchair if prescribed by your father's doctor and if medically necessary for him to get around (not just going outside, but to get around the house, too)...
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9. What are some tips for shampooing wheelchair patients?

   Question - Usually, if someone lives in a nursing home, they are showered a couple times a week, which would include a shampoo. If a patient is not able to walk or stand, they are usually showered in a shower chair. The most popular shower chair is made of plastic, has wheels and handles (arms), with a seat that looks like a commode seat...
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10. How can I best clean my wheelchair bound mother after she soils herself?

    Question - I hope you will be able to care for your mother at home for your sake.Your dear mother would be fine either way with a caring daughter like you. When you are dealing with incontinence for the wheelchair bound, there are so many factors to consider for your mother's safety and cleanliness. Also for your own health and the safety of your helpers...
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11. When is the right time to put my mother in law in a wheelchair?

    Question - When to use a wheelchair to prevent falls in what seems to be an increasingly frail older adult is a difficult question to address without having observed the older adult in various settings. First off, let me extend kudos to you for obtaining a physical therapy consultation and for helping your mother-in-law follow-up on the prescribed exercises...
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12. How do I get information on the internet about obtaining a wheelchair?

    Question - i have MediPass how do i get information on getting a wheelchair for my self and is there any paper work that i can do over the internet?

13. What's the best way to transfer someone from a wheelchair to a vehicle?

    Question - Transferring from a wheelchair to a car seat is difficult, as it involves multiple steps. Many car seats are low to the ground, so that can pose a challenge as well, especially if someone is unsteady or has painful knees. If your mother is uncooperative, it may be because she is afraid of falling during...
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14. Should my mother use a wheelchair?

    Question - my 84 year old mother has dementia and my brother and his wife would like to start takinf her for a day or two every week. the problem is they want to start using a wheelchair when they have her to take her for walks, etc. The thing is that my mom walks to the bathroom and around the house somewhat...

15. Who determines length of time resident is allowed away from nursing home?

    Question - I am a three hour drive away from the nursing home in which my mother resides. Her great-granddaughter is about to graduate from college. I would like for my mother to attend the ceremony. My mother is mentally capable of comprehending although she is in a wheelchair. My mother as well as I would like to have a full week of her visting our family members...

16. Are my husbands long term affects from chemotherapy normal?

    Question - My husband had two years of chemo for non hodkins small b-cell marginal zone lymphoma and then a stem cell transplant. About 40 days after the stem cell transplant he started having such severe nausea that he lost 10 lbs a week until he went from 240 to 165...

17. Does Medicare cover wheelchairs and transport chairs?

    Question - Medicare Part B covers what is called durable medical equipment, which includes wheelchairs and walkers, if prescribed by a doctor. For wheelchairs, Medicare pays to rent the chair for up to 13 months. By that time, you will own the wheelchair outright, but Medicare will continue to pay for the chair's maintenance and repair...
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18. Does Medicare Part A cover wheelchair van transportation?

    Question - Not Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient hospital or nursing facility care. But there's a small chance that Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient care, might cover wheelchair van transportation. Normally, Medicare Part B only covers ambulance transportation, and only in an emergency when any other form of transportation would endanger your health...
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19. What are some tips for transferring my mother from her motorized chair to the bed or bathroom?

    Question - I would like to suggest that you get a consultation from a physical therapist or a geriatric care manager. She might be able to learn strengthening excercises so that she can can do the transfer from the motorized care herself. A professional could help evaluate your dear mother's motivation and ability to adjust...
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20. Will Medicare cover a stair lift?

    Question - Medicare Part B covers many types of what is called "durable" medical equipment for use in the home, but it doesn't pay for construction or installation of permanent changes to the actual physical structure. So, Medicare Part B regularly covers the type of lift -- moveable and temporary -- that is used to help a patient get in and out of bed or a chair...
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21. How can I get the best deal for a power chair for my mom?

    Question - Yes, it is true that if your mother can use a manual wheelchair, Medicare will not pay for a power one. You can ask the staff of the assisted living facility to help break the news to Mom. A social worker would know how to best position the answer.
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