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Single Payer Health Systems

madamesilverspurs

(15,798 posts)

2. The problem might be with your provider.

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Fri Nov 16, 2012, 02:10 PM

Nov 2012

It couldn't hurt to check with different providers. Medicare provided my walker, with basket and seat. Just presented the prescription to my oxygen provider (Lincare), they brought out a new walker, unpacked it, assembled it, and adjusted the hand rests to my specs.

Our local Eldergarten also has a roomful of assistive devices that have been donated; they make them available for a very tiny "rental" fee. Perhaps you can find something similar in your area.

Good luck!

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We can't even get a rolling-walker through Medicare [View all] SHRED Nov 2012 OP

Try craigslist, in Philly 3rd item had wheels...$20!!! kooljerk666 Nov 2012 #1

The problem might be with your provider. madamesilverspurs Nov 2012 #2

Some towns offer them to elderly residents through senior/elder care centers. TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #3

Try fundraising on the internet. There are wish list type websites. kestrel91316 Nov 2012 #4

walkers are only $25 or so around here with a basket a few bucks more nt msongs Nov 2012 #5

Amazon.com has walker baskets - see link: LiberalElite Feb 2013 #6