Why do people in wheelchairs cover their legs with a blanket?

If you cannot move your legs (or at least not move them well) the circulation in that area is lower than normal and warm blood doesn’t get everywhere as fast. My feet are often much colder than the rest of my body. So, wearing a blanked helps keep your legs warm.

Should you help someone in a wheelchair?

Always ask the person using the wheelchair if he or she would like assistance BEFORE you help. It may not be needed or wanted. They might not always need help. Wheelchairs give the person in them a sense of mobility and allow them to take part activities that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to.

What challenges do wheelchair users face?

Wheelchair users soon find that there are common situations they all find themselves in that can be quite frustrating.

• 1 1. Physical Obstacles.
• 2 2. Being Asked To Do Wheelchair Tricks.
• 3 3. Hearing the Same Jokes.
• 4 4. Being Asked Endless Questions.

How should you sit in a wheelchair?

Sit upright, bring your shoulders back and ensure you are not slumping or leaning to one side. If you cannot maintain this position, then the back of the wheelchair may not be providing sufficient posture support. Ensure the back height and width are correct, as these support the lower curve of your back.

Should you bend down to talk to someone in a wheelchair?

The correct formality when directly conversing with an individual in a Wheelchair is to always talk at their level. Remember that when having a conversation longer than a few sentences, to kneel down so you can address the person face to face. People in wheelchairs use these words all the time.

Is it offensive to use a wheelchair?

Do not say: “Wheelchair bound” or describe someone as “confined to a wheelchair”. Instead say: “Wheelchair user or “person who uses a wheelchair”. Remember that a wheelchair represents freedom to its user.

What are lap blankets?

A lap quilt is a blanket you use to cover your legs or lap. They are often used in small reading nooks, in the living room, or created for those who are wheelchair-bound and need something cozy to keep them warm. A lap quilt pattern is usually a rectangle or square shape.

Should you kneel down to talk to someone in a wheelchair?

The correct formality when directly conversing with an individual in a wheelchair is to always talk at their level. Remember that when having a conversation longer than a few sentences, to kneel down so you can address the person face to face. People in wheelchairs use these words all the time.