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If I were in your situation, I think I would ask myself not so much what the price is and whether it's worth it, but is it worth it rather for the time that my father could use it. If it would make life easier for him, I would get it, with the plan of selling it when that time comes. Yes, you'll some value to depreciation, but would that compare with the value of easing your father's life at this difficult stage?
I'm wondering though if you couldn't find a used one. That's a lot to pay for a wheelchair.
The other important issue is what the doctors say...what's his prognosis?
My Mom ended up dying less than two mths. later. Do I feel bad about the expense? Not really. She enjoyed it while she had it and now it sits in my living room. Every time I look at it I remember how thrilled she was with it.
For the immediate time, I would see if the Memory Care facility has one he can use. The one my loved one entered was able to use one they provided. She already had a nice pillow designed to protect from sores, but she is still in their chair. I would get that pillow that fits in the seat. It really makes her more comfortable.
Based on how you describe your dad, he will likely need a special chair that has a tray on the front. I have seen residents in them at the Memory Care unit where my loved one lives. I would discuss it with the place your dad will be staying.
Rentals are also available, if they are not able to accommodate you.
Maybe you could focus on getting him rehab or physical therapy to improve his functioning after the T.I.A.'s, a miniature stroke. As well as speech therapy.
Or transport him some other way? Can you visit more often instead of buying him something?
Thank you for your posts. After receiving the initial responses we had made the decision to get the wheelchair ( which is covered by Medicare & the add-on accessories.) We had given the provider credit card info.
Later that evening, he was taken by ambulance to the hospital, because after giving him a breathing treatment, he was still in distress.
The ER did swab him upon arrival and after 48 hours notified us that he has MRSA.
After much thought and discussion with his Primary Care Physician, these past few months and weeks, we have decided to go forward with hospice care as the quality of his life has diminished to the point where it could be argued that he has no quality of life.
He is pretty much non responsive and unable to speak and is not cognitive.
The Memory Care facility has been very helpful in securing a highback wheelchair and other necessary equipment; they have a Hospice Wing,
The hospital that he was taken to gave us a very bad feeling that they were definitely a for-profit hospital, swallowing tests were performed, even though 3 had been done so far this year. The nurse also said that he could not leave the hospital, and if we chose hospice, we would have to use the service that they use, but that is an entirely different story.
But again, thank you one and all for your responses. This is a journey my Father never would have chosen, but feared greatly; we as a family just want to insure that he is comfortable.