Staying Mobile: What to do when equipment needs to be repaired

GOLDEN AGE FOUNDATION

by John Hlavac

LW contributor

Anything mechanical will eventually need adjustment or repair. The Leisure World community has many mobility aids in circulation. If you have a problem with yours, it’s smart to have it taken care of before it becomes a problem that could lead to injury to you.

The Golden Age Foundation provides repair services for mobility aids.

Some repairs are quick and easy, just taking a few minutes. But some require replacement parts and a lot more work. The problem is no one knows if your problem is easy or hard.

So if you’re looking to get a repair done, it’s best to assume the worst and hope for the best. Emergency repairs simply are not offered.

Repairs take both tools and parts, so repairs are never performed at the resident’s unit. Because repairs can take a week or more, you’ll be offered a loaner to use in the interim. Repairs to equipment loaned by the Golden Age Foundation are always free of charge. Repairs to privately-owned mobility aids are also done free of charge unless special parts are required, then you’ll be expected to pay for the necessary parts.

To arrange for a repair, leave a message at the Golden Age Foundation’s voicemail box at (562) 431-9589. This is also the number to call to request or return a mobility aid, which include walkers and wheelchairs.