Community & Home Care
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Chilliwack Seniors' Living Well Resource Guide
Subsidized Medical Equipment Programs
Health Equipment Short Term Loan Program, Canadian Red Cross loans basic medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and bathroom aids. Equipment is available by donation, for home use, for a maximum of six months. A referral from a health care professional such as a doctor, nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist is required. The service is operated by volunteers, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Phone: 604-792-2343 Home Oxygen Program, Fraser Health provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment. In order to obtain Fraser Health funding for home oxygen, a primary care doctor must complete an application along with an oxygen prescription, and submit them to Community Respiratory Services. Website: fraserhealth.ca