Wheelchair rental in Ottawa
Hi guys, my dad fell on Friday and fractured his ankle. He is in a cast for up to 6 weeks and will need to use crutches in the meantime but he is finding it incredibly hard to do so because his lower back is shot as well.
He would like me to find him a wheelchair to use for the time being. I called Shoppers Home Care at Westgate Shopping Mall but they don't rent wheelchairs. I'll call a couple more places tomorrow (Ontario Medical Supply and Canada Medical Care) but I am wondering if you have had experience renting wheelchairs before and if so, do you have any advice for reasonable option as my dad qualifies as a low-income senior.
I believe the City of Ottawa has a program called Assistive Devices Program (ADP) but it may only be for social assistance recipients but I will inquire tomorrow.
Thanks.
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