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22% offDrive MedicalDrive Gel "E" Skin Protection 3" Gel/Foam Wheelchair Cushion
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18% offPermobilROHO High Profile Single Compartment Cushion
Regular price $519.00 CADSale price $519.00 CAD Regular price $637.00 CADUnit price perThe ROHO High Profile Single Compartment Cushion uses patented Dry Floatation® air cell technology to protect skin integrity and redistribute pressure. Designed for wheelchair users at...
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21% offDrive MedicalDrive Molded Foam General Use Wheelchair Cushion
Regular price From $54.00 CADSale price From $54.00 CAD Regular price $69.00 CADUnit price perThe Drive Molded Foam General Use Wheelchair Cushion delivers reliable everyday comfort at an accessible price. Built from high-resilient molded foam, it provides support, stabilization, and...
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22% offDrive MedicalDrive Gel "E" 2" General Use Gel/Foam Wheelchair Cushion
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19% offDrive MedicalDrive Titanium Skin Protection and Positioning Gel/Foam Wheelchair Cushion
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18% offDrive MedicalDrive DualEase™ Gel Wheelchair Cushion
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31% offDrive MedicalDrive Foam Ring Donut Cushion – Coccyx & Tailbone Pressure Relief
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Wheelchair Cushions Canada
A wheelchair cushion should fit the person and the chair
Start with seat fit, posture and support needs, risk of skin breakdown or pressure injury, transfer method, and who will maintain the cushion. Do not choose by softness alone. Foam cushions, gel-and-foam cushions, and adjustable air cushions each involve a different daily routine. No cushion can guarantee that a pressure wound will be prevented or healed.
Foam, gel and air cushions work differently
There is no category-wide “best” material. Consider how long the cushion will be used, the support and positioning the person needs, the transfer routine, heat and moisture concerns, and who will handle setup and care.
Foam cushions
Foam provides passive support without inflation or a pump. Shape, firmness, contour, cover, height, and user capacity still vary, so compare the exact model rather than treating all foam cushions as interchangeable.
Gel-and-foam cushions
These combine a foam base with a gel component. Weight, feel, contour, temperature response, cover care, and positioning features differ by product.
Air-cell cushions
Air-cell cushions use adjustable inflation rather than a fixed foam-only shape. Correct sizing, setup and regular checks are part of the routine.
Look beneath the cover
Two cushions that look similar from the outside can contain different materials and contours. Use the product page to see what is inside, then confirm that the shape and height work with the person's posture, transfers, foot support, and chair setup.
Do not assume that “gel,” “skin protection,” or “pressure relief” means the same performance across every model.
ROHO makes setup and regular checks part of the routine
Air is adjustable, which makes setup part of the product
People often search for ROHO as a pressure-relief cushion. The ROHO High Profile is an adjustable air cushion, so the practical questions are whether it fits the person and chair, can be set up as directed, and can be checked regularly. If pressure redistribution or skin protection is part of a care plan, confirm the exact model and setup with the clinician or seating professional involved.
An air cushion is not automatically the right choice for every person. Consider how steady it feels during transfers, posture and positioning needs, reduced feeling, skin history, hand function, and who will maintain the cushion.
Explore the ROHO High Profile for current sizes, product details, price, and care information.
A cushion changes more than the softness of the seat
The cushion becomes part of the seating system. Its width, depth, height, contour, and materials can change posture, reach to the wheels, foot support, armrest height, transfers, and how securely the person sits.
1. Measure the chair seat
Measure the usable seat width and depth. Do not rely only on the wheelchair's overall width or an old cushion label.
2. Confirm the user fit
The chair measurement is only one part of sizing. A seating professional may need to account for posture, pelvic position, leg support, and pressure risk.
3. Add the cushion height
A taller cushion raises the person. Recheck footplates, armrests, desk clearance, wheel access, transfers, and any head or back support.
4. Review transfers
Consider whether the person transfers independently, uses a board or lift, or needs a firmer edge. The safest setup is individual.
5. Check the exact capacity
Weight capacity and size availability vary by model. Use the published rating for the exact cushion and size.
6. Plan the daily care
Check cover cleaning, inspection, replacement parts, inflation checks for air cushions, and who will handle the routine.
The cushion supports the plan; it does not replace it
Involve the right professional. If there is an open wound, persistent redness, reduced feeling in the skin, a previous pressure injury, new pain, or a major posture change, contact the person's clinician or seating professional before choosing or changing the cushion.
Inspect the complete setup. Follow the care plan for skin checks and repositioning, and review the cushion, cover, chair upholstery, back support, footrests, and transfers together.
Reassess after a change. A new chair, weight change, new pain, different transfer method, or worn cushion can change the fit even when the cushion size label has not changed.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a wheelchair cushion be replaced?
There is no single replacement schedule for every material and model. Inspect the cushion and cover regularly and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Replace or service it if the person can feel the chair through the cushion, if an air cushion no longer holds its setting or develops a leak, or if the cushion loses its shape or has damaged seams, foam, cells, fasteners, or cover material.
What weight can a wheelchair cushion support?
Capacity varies by model and sometimes by size. Check the published rating for the exact cushion rather than using a foam, gel, or air category-wide number. Contact Care Made if the rating is unclear.
Will the cushion cover stay clean?
Covers still need regular inspection and cleaning. Removability, water resistance, wash method, drying instructions, and replacement-cover availability vary, so follow the care directions for the exact model.
Can a cushion fit any wheelchair?
No. Match the usable seat width and depth, then check the fit for the person. Cushion height and contour can also affect footrests, armrests, wheel access, posture, transfers, and other seating components.
Are wheelchair cushions tax free in Canada?
Care Made currently sells the qualifying wheelchair cushions in this collection without GST or HST. GST or HST is not added at checkout for those products; contact the team if tax appears unexpectedly.
Do you ship cushions across Canada?
Yes. Care Made ships wheelchair cushions across Canada. Orders of $100 or more qualify for free standard shipping; lower-value cushion orders may have a shipping charge shown at checkout.
Compare the current foam, gel-and-foam, and ROHO options, or call Care Made with the chair measurements and any clinician or seating recommendations.