I am in despirate need of a wheelchair for my partner. She is having great difficulty getting around, and doesn't enjoy getting out much because of the pain of walking. She is getting really depressed. Can someone help?
2007-06-24 03:20:57 · 5 answers · asked by Lucky C 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
-Check with the church's around your area. Sometimes they have wheelchairs, walkers, etc they send to people.
-Place an ad in a newspaper looking for a free or cheap used wheelchair. Sometimes people have some hanging around they don't need.
- Call the local Pharmacy that deals in selling these items. Sometimes they know of other programs where you may be able to get one.
-If your partner is on disability or social security call the office, and they will be able to help you.
2007-06-24 03:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. The government can help through Medicaid, etc. if you have a doctor's order for a chair. Ask your physician about this.
2. Various charitable agencies, from St. Vincent de Paul to places like the League of Human Dignity can help. Many will give you a basic chair if needed.
3. You can buy a decent chair for well under $500 at most bigger pharmacies, home medical providers, or on-line (Google them. My favorite on-line provider is http://www.ocelco.com)
4. You can ask around. A lot of people who have used chairs for a long time, or who have needed chairs in the past have spares sitting around. Your church, social groups, favorite bar, etc. can often help here.
Now- if you are looking for a POWERED chair or scooter- the job gets a little harder and more costly. However, if you look in your local want ads or shopper's newspaper, you often find them selling for pennies on the dollar to a new one. You can sometimes get old scooters for basically the cost of picking it up and getting it new batteries.
2007-06-25 00:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the problem is that you cannot afford one - visit a united way store or even a saint vincent de paul ... a place like that would be able to help you.
2007-06-24 10:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jason E 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you a girl??? If so i Suggest you go to a wheelchair center !!!! and buy a wheelchair that suits your partner!!!
2007-06-24 10:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by JoBrochic126 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you need money? i dont understand.
2007-06-24 10:29:20 · answer #5 · answered by RejecT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋