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87 yo mil needs a stair lift or can’t come home

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MollysMummy2010 · 09/07/2021 22:10

We don’t have the money nor does she. What do we do?

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Bargebill19 · 09/07/2021 22:16

Has it been definitely ruled out that a bedroom downstairs would work? With a commode and carers?

Otherwise it might be approaching a charity or crowd funding for money.
Does she have any connection with armed forces? Any other impairments and you could seek out those charities - rnib/arthritis uk etc. Do you have a rotary club/age uk/church who may be able to offer direction/help/advice? Have you tried asking any stairlift companies for the price of reconditioned units or any finance/rental plans?
Not had a stairlift, but these are somethings I would start with. Hope someone else has some better ideas.

Geordieoldgirl · 09/07/2021 22:15

Can you approach Social Services?

Purplewithred · 09/07/2021 22:12

What's the back story? Who is saying this?

If she qualifies for funding the council can put one in but it's not a fast process. Can she have her bed moved downstairs?

FortunesFave · 09/07/2021 22:11

Can't things be adjusted in her home so she can manage? Many elderly people in the same boat, move their bedrooms downstairs.

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