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It’s extremely unsafe for a person to be stranded on a second floor, a break-in or fire would be tragic. Please relocate the person to a first floor for good and decide if even that is safe
A stairlift is specific to the house it's in. What would fit in one house wouldn’t necessarily fit in another one. They are comprised of multiple pieces that are put together to make a lift that fits your staircase.
Honestly, I would think that either you need to find parts for the existing stair lift -- there’s really very little to them -- or relocate her on the first floor permanently. Expecting to find someone to donate one that would also fit her particular staircase is probably your longest shot.
This is a global forum, and not really one for commerce, but you can go onto Nextdoor.com for your neighborhood and put out an appeal, or craigslist.org for your metro area, or contact stair lift manufacturers since they may have purchased back and refurbished ones, or contact your local area's Agency on Aging.
It is possible that the first floor may have to be made so that she does not have to go to the second floor. A family room or dining room can be converted to a bedroom. A first floor bath can be made so that it can function as a main bath. It is possible that making changes to a bathroom would be less than a stair lift. Check Craig's List, FB Marketplace and other online sites.
Without access to the first floor this would be a pretty bad health and safety risk, if it's possible to relocate to the first floor then we would certainly suggest you do that. I know for a number of areas that are able to apply for the DFG (disabled facilities grant) which helps financially towards there issues.
Not sure if it applies to your area, but could be worth looking into.
I recently learned of an organization called the "Buying Nothing Project". Basically this is set up according to each neighborhood zip code. You can probably ask some millennial in the neighborhood or someone who is on Facebook.
I think it's great. Everything has gone up--rent, food, gas and people need to save their $$$. This was started years ago and took the "world" by storm. You can "Give" something "Ask" for something etc. No money is exchanged and you do not have to barter.
It's really about neighbors helping neighbors.
The request will include people in your own neighborhood. You have to set up an account but ask someone in your family if they can set you up or assist you. There's a lot of "unused" stuff sitting around in people's basements and attics that could be of use to someone. I hope this is of some help to you.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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Honestly, I would think that either you need to find parts for the existing stair lift -- there’s really very little to them -- or relocate her on the first floor permanently. Expecting to find someone to donate one that would also fit her particular staircase is probably your longest shot.
Check Craig's List, FB Marketplace and other online sites.
Without access to the first floor this would be a pretty bad health and safety risk, if it's possible to relocate to the first floor then we would certainly suggest you do that. I know for a number of areas that are able to apply for the DFG (disabled facilities grant) which helps financially towards there issues.
Not sure if it applies to your area, but could be worth looking into.
I recently learned of an organization called the "Buying Nothing Project". Basically this is set up according to each neighborhood zip code. You can probably ask some millennial in the neighborhood or someone who is on Facebook.
I think it's great. Everything has gone up--rent, food, gas and people need to save their $$$. This was started years ago and took the "world" by storm. You can "Give" something "Ask" for something etc. No money is exchanged and you
do not have to barter.
It's really about neighbors helping neighbors.
The request will include people in your own neighborhood. You have to set up an account but ask someone in your family if they can set you up or assist you.
There's a lot of "unused" stuff sitting around in people's basements and attics that could be of use to someone. I hope this is of some help to you.