Equipment - Home-Care

• Wheelchairs of Kansas manufactures and sells medical equipment designed for large people, including wheelchairs, powerchairs, beds, air support, bath aides and lifts. 204 W. 2nd, Ellis, Kansas 67637; 800-537-6454; 800-337-2447 FAX; www.wheelchairsofkansas.com
 
• ConvaQuip Health Care Products manufactures heavy-duty convalescent aids and medical equipment, such as walkers, canes crutches, commodes, shower and bath chairs. P.O. Box 3417, Abilene, Texas 79604; 915-677-4177; www.convaquip.com
 
• Electric Mobility offers a motorized scooter that is rated to 600 pounds; it can be dissembled and put in the trunk of a car. It offers an extra wide seat. 800-MOBILITY; www.electricmobility.com
 
• Optiway Technology, Inc offers the Optiway/Fortress 2001 LX4 Scooter, which can be modified for weight and stability. 500 Norfinch Drive, Downsview, Ontario, Canada M3N 1Y4; 800-514-7061; 416-739-6622 FAX
 
• Hudson Medical Products offers home healthcare cushioning products including comfort chair, commode, lumbar, and elbow cushions. 5250 Klockner Drive, Richmond, VA 23231; 804-226-1155 or 800-343-8112; 804-222-4308
 
• Home Hospital Equipment Co. manufactures an EZ stand lift for patients up to 500 lbs. 800-627-8940