People walk through HELP’s doors every day seeking assistance due to illness, aging or physical limitations. Our ability to help them depends entirely on donations of gently used medical equipment and supplies. We currently are experiencing a serious shortage of wheelchairs – manual and transport – as well as hospital beds. Our wheelchair inventory has…
News and Success Stories
Keeping Minds Sharp as We Age
Scientists are predicting and we are now starting to see a significant increase in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. These increases are being partially attributed to advancing technology in our lives. We think less than we used to; therefore we do not exercise our brains as much anymore. We can just ask Google a question instead…
New Executive Director Selected!
We’d like to welcome Tom Neal to HELP! Tom joined the HELP family as Executive Director in October 2018. He brings with him an extensive background of leadership, marketing and public relations. Tom received a BS in Human Resource Management and a MS equivalent in Operations Management. He began his career at Physicians Mutual and after…
Wheelchair Ramp Improves a Child’s Life
When a social worker named Carrie reached out to HELP while looking for assistance for a young boy, we knew immediately this case would not only touch our hearts, but stay with us for life. Eleven-year-old “Caden” had been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. With no cure in his future and about two years remaining…
Celebrate National Healthy Aging Month!
A multitude of elements contribute to our health, including heredity, lifestyles and daily habits. What we do today impacts tomorrow. According to WebMD.com, as we focus on healthy aging, the key is… Exercise, Exercise, Exercise Cat owners know when their felines wake up from a nap, they stretch – one leg extended forward followed by…
Medicaid Waiver Program Helps Seniors Find Long-Term Care
Velma called just before 5 p.m. as I was getting ready to head home for the day. I’ll be honest, my mind was on dinner with my family and taking my boys to the movies, so I was a little annoyed at the prospect for having to stay late. She began by telling me that she…
New Website HELPs Us Help You
Welcome to the launch of HELP’s new website! It’s designed to assist you and your loved ones, by improving quality of life and independence through low-cost medical equipment rentals for adults and children, and long-term care planning for adults of all ages. The site features an extensive list of quality gently-used medical equipment items available…