Free loans of mobility aids available

GOLDEN AGE FOUNDATION

The Mobility Aid program is one of the Golden Age Foundation’s (GAF) core programs and is here to serve Leisure World residents who have mobility challenges.

All of the equipment loaned is designed to promote greater mobility and independence to LW residents and to decrease the risk of falling. These services are offered completely free of charge. Five types of mobility aids are available: wheel chairs, transport chairs, four wheel rollators with seats, knee rollators and front wheel walkers.

Volunteers provide assistance in choosing the right piece of equipment, adjusting it to the user’s specific needs and providing instruction on proper use. It is hoped this service helps to increase physical activity and socialization outside of home.

The office is located in Clubhouse 6 and is open Monday through Friday from 9-11 a.m., except holidays. There is an afterhours telephone assistance line staffed by volunteers to provide information when needed at 562-431-9589.