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Assistive Devices on loan for free – check your local Sheriff’s Office!

Room/s:Assistive devices are available for all activities of daily living and for EVERY room of the home, as well as outside of the home. They include height-adjustable metal canes, footed canes, metal walkers with and without wheels, toilet seat risers, bedside potty chairs, bath & shower seats/stools, rolling companion chairs to wheelchairs and bed rails.

SMART Choice/s:Assistive devices are very helpful, as long as they are used properly. Discuss your individual needs with your medical practitioners to include your Doctor, Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist.
Home safety advice is also available from a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) or Certified Environmental Access Consultant (CEAC). To increase your Home Safety IQ, view videos by Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Kim Kubsch.

Resources:Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse , Durable Medical Supply (DME) stores, & online sites: http://www.activeforever.com, websites of major retailers like Walgreens, Costco, Wal-mart, Sears Home Health and others.

Pricing: Since 1995, Sun Lakes, Arizona residents, enjoy the use of donated medical equipment loaned for up to three months at no cost, on a “first come first serve basis.” In our 55+ master-planned Robson community of almost 16,000 residents, we are very fortunate to have this community resource.
If you want to donate medical equipment to this program, your donation is tax deductible. Contact the Sun Lakes, Arizona Sheriff’s Posse between 9am-4pm Monday – Friday at 480 895 8751.