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More older adults in the United States are dying from unintentional falls, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/americans-fall-deaths-prevention/
If you or someone you know is at risk of falling, STLHELP can help. We provide free home medical equipment to anyone who needs it, including bathing equipment, safety rails, rollators and more.
STLHELP is pleased to assist the American Red Cross in their disaster response. Pictured are Executive Director Karen Lanter, ARC Division Disability Manager Mike Bunch and ARC's Disaster Services' Robert Altenbrand. They came to STLHELP getting dozens of items to help our neighbors in distress after the recent tornado.
Roadblocks and Obstacles
It is harder than ever to get vital health equipment for people who require it. Cynthia, an occupational therapist of 18 years, shares her perspective in the video below:
Helping Forgotten Children
Riverview Gardens School District's Nurse Toby Arman believes in helping little children. ​She was determined to change seven-year-old Paola’s life. Paola was born with spina bifida. ”Paola was still crawling, not yet walking, and had never been to school,” said Toby. Paola, of North County, required a pediatric wheelchair, but it proved to be a challenge for Toby to find one.
Toby Arman, school nurse
Neighbor to neighbor, providing free recycled home medical equipment, sharing healing, happiness and independence, while preserving the environment. The St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program is a nonprofit, 501(C)(3) that relies on community support.
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