Author: Kirk Knestis
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Rehomed: Nova Zoom 24 Aluminum Rollator
This is a *very* light rollator with a padded seat and storage pouch. Used. Not perfect but reconditioned with replacement wheel bearings and a general tune up. Big box store price is $230 but for a limited time, this rollator is offered as a freebie, thanks to recent contributions from supporters of WheelCare.Health! Free offerings…
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Story: Red Transport Chair
A Nextdoor visitor found our page and inquired about the Essentially New Transport Chair described in another success story as part of our Resale/Rehome efforts. Unfortunately, another family beat them to it by a day. That got us looking for a replacement. Luckily, a fan of our work donated FOUR chairs–also connecting from Nextdoor. One…
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Podcast: Power Dynamics in Community Health Research
WheelCare.Health Executive Director Kirk Knestis was invited to contribute to an episode of Danny van Leeuwen’s Health Hats podcast, examining power dynamics and priorities among stakeholders in community program evaluation research. Lacy Fabian of Make it Matter Human Services Program Consulting & Resources shared ideas that Kirk is only beginning to understand in his new…
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Story: Essentially New Transport Chair
This Carex transport wheelchair was donated by local business partner Caring Transitions of West Fairfax and South Herndon, as a refugee from an estate cleanout. It needed very little attention to be ready to go to a new family, coming to WheelCare.Health in pretty much unused condition. This chair model sells online for nearly $100…
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Story: Basic Bronze Rollator
“Rollators” are the 4-wheel walkers that are popular for folks needing relatively minimal mobility assistance. They provide support, space to carry belongings, and a seat for when the user needs a break. They are also pretty inexpensive, so they tend to get replaced rather than repaired. Knowing that, we spotted a woman using one of…
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Story: Family Vintage Wheelchair
A family brought their vintage, but nearly unused, Everest & Jennings wheelchair to a WheelCare.Health Roll In workshop, asking about replacing lost leg rests… The couple are senior immigrants living in county-owned apartment community on a very limited budget. New parts for their otherwise useful device–all classic chrome and leather-look vinyl–would have retailed for more…
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Sold: Nearly NEW Nitro Aluminum Rollator
For sale is a Drive Nitro rollator rollator/walker, adjustable and foldable with seat and storage, donated in UNUSED condition to WheelCare.Health. We can take any form of payment, including credit cards. Proceeds support our nonprofit mobility equipment service program. Big-box store discount cost is approximately twice our asking price, which includes sales tax and delivery…
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FREE! Drive Cirrus IV Wheelchair
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This is a used Drive Medical wheelchair in good condition, donated and refurbished for you or a loved one. Features adjustable armrest height and plush accessory seat pad. For a limited time, this chair is offered as a freebie, thanks to recent contributions from supporters of WheelCare.Health! Free offerings are pickup only; no delivery available.…
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Supporter: National Lithograph
WheelCare.Health is very appreciative of the design advice and high quality printing service provided by our very first commercial in-kind supporter, National Lithograph of Sterling, Virginia. National Lithograph’s team employs an impressive variety of in-house printing technologies, each offering specific advantages that they can choose from to meet a client’s printing needs. Classic 4-color printing…
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Northern VA Senior Resource Network Introduces Our Work
The Northern Virginia Senior Resource Network (NVSRN) shared a great introduction of WheelCare.Health to network members in mid-August. Recognition from a leader in our area’s community of senior-serving professionals is super encouraging as we bootstrap our nonprofit’s efforts to help keep our neighbors rolling. In addition to publishing news of interest to organizations serving older…