Can I get help to buy a wheelchair?

The Motability Scheme can help if you want to hire or buy an electric wheelchair. It allows some people to use their benefits to pay for a wheelchair.

When does a spouse become a caregiver?

If a spouse becomes a caregiver, as opposed to an adult child or other relative becoming one, a unique relationship is created that can be incredibly loving and productive, or hurtful and destructive, and sometimes both. A spouse who becomes a caregiver is often uniquely positioned to help the one in need of care.

Which equipment help a disable person to move anywhere?

Mobility devices assist people to walk or move and may include: wheelchairs. tricycles. crutches.

Is a wife a caregiver?

If you are married to or a partner of someone with a chronic illness and/or a long-term disability, then you are a spousal caregiver / Well Spouse. It requires no specific degree of illness. If your life is impacted by the health of, or the care provided to your partner you are a Well Spouse.

Who needs assistive device?

Examples of the unmet global need for assistive technology include:

200 million people with low vision who do not have access to assistive products for low-vision.
75 million people who need a wheelchair and only 5% to 15% of those in need who have access to one.
466 million people globally experience hearing loss.

How to donate a wheelchair scooter adapted van?

We help facilitate the family picking up the wheelchair or scooter adapted van from your location, so that they may have it available for their disabled family member. Fill out this form . with details of the vehicle (including year, model, mileage, pictures if available and any repairs needed) and your City, State, Zip code and phone number.

Why do senior citizens need a wheelchair ramp?

Overview For frail or disabled seniors, wheelchair ramps are essential to maintaining their independence and ability to live at home. Seniors who use a wheelchair or electric scooter benefit from the ability to get more of their activities of daily living accomplished with less assistance.

Is there a tax deduction for a wheelchair?

You will be eligible for a full ‘fair market value’ tax deduction. We help facilitate the family picking up the wheelchair or scooter adapted van from your location, so that they may have it available for their disabled family member.

How to get a wheelchair van for a vet?

Phone number, your location – address with Zip Code (and closest large city and state initials, in subject line) Confirm if you are a VET (veteran with a disability). Confirm if you are a VET asking for a vehicle for a disabled family member.

Can a spouse take care of a disabled person?

Depending on the level of care required by the disabled person, home care may not always be the best fit. Many times the spouse caregiver may have work and other obligations that keep them from being in the home at all times.

How can I get a wheelchair ramp for a veteran?

Still another potential source of assistance for veterans are Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grants. These are more commonly referred to by the acronym, HISA. HISA Grants are intended to help veterans make home modifications that improve home access. A wheelchair ramp easily falls under that objective.