Wheelchair Headache

Merv's OT rang and asked how the recent wheelchair on loan is going?  I missed the call and listened to the message.  I had pushed the chair into a corner of the bedroom last week and simply forgot about it.  I am glad I missed her call!  Today I took the chair apart and put it in the boot.  It fits well.  Both the large wheels can be removed and the handlebars have a release button and can be pulled down making it easier to fit snugly in the boot.  Too easy.  Merv sat in the chair after we arrived at the local  indoor markets.  Our first stop was one of the many cafes and the wheelchair's footrests easily pulled back to allow comfortable access to the table.  After an hour in the chair we returned to the car and within a few minutes the chair was pulled apart and in the boot of the car.  Then came the bad news. The chair is wider than the one we borrowed last year and does not fit through our bathroom door!  Even without the self propelling rims the chair resisted all attempts to enter the bathroom.  Though the turning circle is better than the last chair we tried.  Can we just ask for a chair not so wide without causing Merv discomfort?

Comparing wheelchairs at home