The Wonderful Benefits of the Jay 2 Wheelchair Cushion

The wheelchair and chair cushion are a team, working together to provide mobility and comfort. They each complement each other and offer the user safe and relaxing support. No other wheelchair cushion does this like the Jay 2 Wheelchair Cushion available here on PHC. Its lightweight and low-maintenance structure make it perfect for those seeking a comfortable, hassle-free solution.

A good wheelchair cushion provides exceptional comfort, pressure management, upright positioning, increased sitting stability and reduced fatigue. The Jay 2 wheelchair back does just this with its exceptional gel component. A gel wheelchair cushion conforms to the appropriate pressure points on the buttocks and legs, which provides an even distribution of upward support. They are specifically designed to relieve pressure in certain areas by absorbing it into the gel packs. It’s not only incredibly important to sit correctly in a wheelchair, but users should also be comfortable when they do so. The Jay 2 does just that.

This incredible cushion comes with many amazing benefits. It is fantastic for users who frequently move themselves in the wheelchair. The mobility of the gel allows for quick adaptability between movements. With more than two inches of Jay Flow fluid contained in the cushion, it conforms to bony areas and provides maximum pressure distribution and reduction. This cushion is also designed for users who have a high risk of skin breakdown. If there is an area of skin that is broken down or on the verge of being harmed, the relief of pressure from the gel can reduce the chances of further damage. Furthermore, the Jay 2 is easily customizable, able to accommodate any specific needs the user may have. With a variety of secondary supports, the cushion can address both fixed and reducible orthopedic deformities. Finally, to prevent bottoming out after long-term use, there is a firm foam base beneath the gel. This base is contoured to provide the best pelvic positioning possible, which helps the user with posture and energy levels.

The Jay 2 Wheelchair Cushion is durable, comfortable, adaptable and built to last. It’s a popular product among our customers, and we are proud to offer it at an incredible price. Having an appropriate seat cushion in your wheelchair is essential to remaining upright and relaxed. Without a good cushion, the user can become fatigued, achy, develop severe pains and even wiggle out of place. Stay away from useless wheelchair cushions. Use the Jay 2 Wheelchair cushion for optimal support and comfort.

Best Technology Solutions for People With Disabilities

Part of living with disabilities is learning the best way to adapt to the rest of society. In an ideal world, there would be an option for special needs everywhere we go and for everything we need to use, but it’s simply not the case as of yet. However, there are great strides being taken in technology focusing on the inclusion of people struggling with motor skills and limited mobility, and we’d like to highlight just a few innovations and accommodations we’re particularly impressed with!

Transportation

If you can’t operate your own vehicle, public transportation is the best alternative for independent transit. The MetrO mobile and tablet app allows you to download maps of over 400 cities all over the world and search by bus, tram, subway and railway routes. Once a city is downloaded, you can even access the map without an Internet connection. And if you happen to be a New York City resident, the Wheely NYC disability app can provide an in-depth wheelchair-accessible subway map of the city.

So, it looks like the “how” is covered, but “where” exactly can you go? Wheelmap is an online map that you can use to find wheelchair-accessible locations, and users even contribute their personal experiences through photos and comments. In the case that you arrive at a certain location and a handicap parking spot is occupied illegally, the Parking Mobility accessibility app helps you report the violation to the city. You can also search for and add accessible parking spots through this application as well.

Health & Nourishment

Let’s face it. If we’re leaving the house, at least half the time it’s probably for food. Download the LocalEats app and easily filter your local restaurant searches for handicap access. Or take it easy and filter for locations that deliver!

When it comes to physical activity, people with disabilities must confront the challenge of customizing exercises to fit their needs. Physiotherapy Exercises is a library of over 600 types of exercises, and you can search by conditions such as old age, motor delay, hand injury, spinal cord injuries and more. While the app is geared towards physiotherapists and medical professionals, as it heavily uses medical terminology, it can still give you an idea of what key areas to focus on.

Most importantly, put the state of your health in your own hands instead of the exam room. Track your daily activity with the help of Azumio’s health and fitness applications. Monitor everything from your sleep and heart rate to fitness routines and even glucose levels.

Fun & Work

With vast changes being made to mobile and tablet devices at an alarming rate, these devices are not always user-friendly for people with disease or disability. Tecla Access makes it possible for an adapted external switch or wheelchair control to translate actions on an interface users are comfortable with to their tablet or smartphone.

Apps aside, tools such as the Limitless Stylus, a comfortable stylus attached at the wrist, and the MagConnect, a magnetic wheelchair tablet mount, are wonderful starting points in terms of adaptive technology solutions.

Have some favorite tools or apps of your own? Feel free to share the knowledge and give us a rundown in the comments below!

Note: Android app versions also available.

Aquatec Beluga Bath Lift for Safety and Relaxation

Having full independence with limited mobility is a constant struggle, and the freedom to take care of oneself is all the more important when it comes to personal hygiene. Thankfully, there are specialized aids, such as bath lifts, available for disabled, injured or elderly patients to take advantage of. Even caregivers can benefit from a bath lift, since lifting someone in and out of a bathtub puts a great deal of strain on the back.

When it comes to choosing a bathtub lift chair, the Aquatec Beluga Bath Lift is a popular choice here at Preferred Health Choice. It’s safe, it’s a breeze to operate, and - the most vital element of all - it’s absolutely relaxing!

Check out some features below:

Sturdy and Comfortable

The Aquatec Beluga is sturdy in frame yet soft in material. Its frame is made out of tough stainless steel and reinforced plastic that can withstand a lot of pressure as well as wet conditions. The overlaying cover is made out of a flexible rubber mesh that can easily be removed and thrown into the wash for cleaning. In order to cater to a wide variety of people, the bath lift can lift up to 300 pounds and is even latex-free for people with latex allergies.

As if this doesn’t make you want to sink into the bath already, the Aquatec Beluga descends an impressive 2.5” from the tub’s base and reclines 35 degrees for ultimate leisure.

Easy to Use, Easy to Love

In most cases, this battery-powered bath lift will fit in any standard home bathtub, but there are other options in case it won’t. The Wide size has a spacious 35” seat rather than the standard 28” for larger garden-style and whirlpool tubs, and the Extra Large size has a 400-lb weight capacity rather than the standard 300-lb capacity.

It can also be taken with you during travel on vacations, as it collapses into a size comparable to a small suitcase. And because it runs by battery, there’s truly no fuss in regards to portability or installation. Simply pack it up, store it in the trunk of your vehicle and unfold for use at your destination!

Keeping You Safe and Sound

Call us old fashioned, but the most appealing part about the Aquatec Beluga bath lift is its design for safety. Once you’re seated on the device, any concern about accidentally slipping or falling will wash away. With an attached, floating pushbutton hand control at your side, you can easily raise and lower the bath lift on your own without putting any stress on your hips, knees or shoulders. And its smart safety system won’t even allow the lift to descend without enough battery power to also ascend (5-6 lifts/charge), ensuring the patient will not be stranded in the tub.

This convenient bath lift chair is only a step in achieving full independence, but it’s certainly a rewarding one! In need of something else? Visit our store, and find your preferred mobility solution!