Common question

Will the VA pay for a stair lift?

Not through HISA. Stair glides and porch lifts come from VA Prosthetics equipment funds instead. Ask the Prosthetics office at the VA medical center.

Checked facts on this

• ALS families: a $5,000 grant for ramps, bathrooms and equipment, open through Nov 30New program, checked Nov 12
• Pensacola SBA recovery center open through December 28Local office, checked Nov 12
• Florida LTC waitlist is not first-come first-servedRule change, checked Nov 12
• Pensacola has a PACE center: nursing-home-level care while living at homeLocal office, checked Nov 12

Programs to look at

• Georgia home repair and modification through your aging officeSmall home repairs and safety changes arranged through your regional Area Agency on Aging.
• Support for family caregivers (through your local aging office)Free training, counseling, breaks and sometimes small payments for family members caring for an older person.
• USDA rural repair money through local nonprofitsUSDA funds that local nonprofits use to repair homes in rural areas.