Tag: wheelchair

  • The Gendron Manufacturing Company, based in Toledo, Ohio, was founded by Peter Gendron (1844–1911). At the age of 21, in 1865, Gendron left his father’s

  • Atlanta, Georgia, August 25, 2022: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  The Patented PureTilt Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair is expertly designed by an Occupational Therapist and provides safe and independent transitions to facilitate optimal comfort for a patient.  The PureTilt comes standard with an ergonomic, contoured back that has adjustable height. Vital for comfort and pressure relief, this manual-tilt wheelchair…

  • Did you know that our Lumex® gel wheelchair cushions are made with our non-aqueous proprietary gel, Dura-Gel™? Lumex® wheelchair cushions do not pool, and are made with high density base foam, providing the utmost comfort to wheelchair users. Our cushions are designed with features such as a convoluted foam topper, 4 way stretch top, and…

  • The PureTilt patented Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair, designed by an Occupational Therapist to provide safe and independent transitions to facilitate optimal comfort for a patient. A manual tilt wheelchair that has a user-adjusting tilt control so that the wheelchair user can readjust their own posture throughout the day. This is vital for comfort and pressure relief. The…

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    The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else Carson McCullers Family caregiving is defined as giving unpaid, at home help to a family member or friend who can no longer do, or is limited in doing, certain day-to-day activities for themselves. The National Alliance for Caregiving.org reports that in 2020, about…

  • Atlanta, Georgia, June 15, 2020: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GF Health Products, Inc. (“Graham-Field”) is proud to announce the extension of the Everest & Jennings® Traveler® L3 Plus to include the XVI model. The new Traveler L3 Plus XVI model provides additional seat heights of 16.3“ and 17.9“, in addition to the standard model 18“ and…

  • Atlanta, Georgia, February 1, 2020: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GF Health Products, Inc. (“Graham-Field”) is proud to announce the addition of the Traveler® SE Plus, shown above, to its standard Everest & Jennings® wheelchair line.The Traveler SE Plus provides an effective combination of a standard wheelchair for transportation with adjustable seat height. Standard Features Easily folds…

  • When a patient arrives at a healthcare facility, they are in need of your care and attention; part of that care is safely transporting them through your facility. Any form of transportation can cause stress to the patient as well as pose a safety risk to the caregiver. There are many options available today that…

  • Atlanta, Georgia, May 31, 2019: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Everest & Jennings® Traveler L3 Plus, shown above, is a dependable member of the E&J Traveler Line, long-respected for performance and durability. The Traveler L3 Plus frame weighs less than 36 pounds without front rigging, making it the ideal K3 wheelchair for short term, long term,…

  • Atlanta, Georgia, April 18, 2019: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GF Health Products, Inc. (“Graham-Field”) is proud to introduce the Advantage LX, shown above. Designed as a low-maintenance wheelchair, it offers many convenient features. Features Include: Available in 16″, 18″, and 20″ seat widths Silver vein hammertone finish and carbon steel frame provide strength and durability Available…