Old Made in SF
Medical Equipment/Supplies/Medications
Paying for mobility equipment https://www.ilrcsf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ILRCSF-Medicare_factsheet.pdf
Medicare Part B covers medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) if doctor prescribes use in home. https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/durable-medical-equipment-dme-coverage
Find medical equipment & suppliers https://www.medicare.gov/medical-equipment-suppliers/
Able Medical http://www.ableforlife.com/ 448 Clement St./6th Ave., 94118, 415-831-2228.
Allure Mobility & Medical http://www.alluremobility.com/ 1940 Van Ness Ave./Jackson, 94109, 415-447-0000.
City Wheelchairs https://citywheelchairs.com/ 1485 Bayshore Blvd. #146, 94124, 415-508-1153.
ITC Medical https://www.itcmedical.com/ 1635 Divisadero St., Ste 105/Sutter, 94115, 415-416-7100; 4373 Geary Blvd./8th Ave., 94118, 415-387-7100, 346-7100.
Nick Feldman Wheelchair & Mobility Device Repair Program https://www.ilrcsf.org/programs/wheelchair-repair/
Adults who live in SF are eligible to make use of this free program which offers:
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Repair and maintenance of both manual and power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, rollators, and walkers
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Field/House calls, when needed
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Wheelchair accessible rides home courtesy of Waymo for those who experience breakdowns while out in public (rides within SF only)
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Loaner devices (subject to availability)
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Information, support, and advocacy regarding insurance plans and durable medical equipment coverage and claims
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Interactive workshops regarding mobility device maintenance, DIY of minor issues, filing an insurance claim, your rights as a consumer, etc. - both on site and Zoom-based
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A Youtube archive of informative videos regarding all manner of issues related to wheelchairs and mobility devices https://www.youtube.com/@ILRCSFWheelchairRepair
Wheelchair Repairs/ Preventative Maintenance/Wheelchair and Equipment Loans/Claims Assistance/Rescue Rides/Repair Workshop/Maintenance Education. Rescue Rides.
ILRCSF, 825 Howard St., SF 94103. Contact Program Manager Vincent Lopez, 415-609-2555, vincent@ilrcsf.org.
https://www.sfhsa.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2023-04/j_independent_living_resource_center_san_francisco_das_wheelchair_repair_and_user_support_services_program.pdf
ReCARES https://www.recares.org/ receive and redistribute donations of clean, gently used medical equipment and unused home health care supplies that are provided free of charge. 63 Dorland St./ Dolores, 94110, 415-487-5405.
Rollin’ Along https://www.rollinalong.biz/ mobility solutions installs and services stair lifts, chair lifts, vehicle lists, ramps, door openers, scooter/wheelchair lifts, and patient transfer lifts. 164 Otsego Ave., 94112, 415-689-7726.
Shield HealthCare https://shieldhealthcare.com/company/ deliver Incontinence, Urological, Ostomy, Enteral Nutrition, Advanced Wound, and Diabetes supplies. 800-765-8775.
Medi-Cal may cover other DME not covered by Medicare https://files.medi-cal.ca.gov/pubsdoco/publications/masters-mtp/Part2/duraother.pdf, and incontinence supplies when prescribed by physician/NP/PA. https://files.medi-cal.ca.gov/pubsdoco/publications/masters-mtp/Part2/incont.pdf
Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for People with Neurologic Conditions (brainandlife.org)
How Patients with Terminal Illnesses Get Access to Experimental Drugs (brainandlife.org)
What You Need to Know about Drugs with Black Box Warnings (brainandlife.org)
Medications
AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults https://www.healthinaging.org/medications-older-adults/medications-older-adults-should-avoid
Ten meds to avoid https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/tip-sheet-ten-medications-older-adults-should-avoid-or-use-caution
AGS Pocket Guide to 2023 Beers Criteria https://gwep.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AGS-2023-BEERS-Pocket-PRINTABLE.pdf
The Beers List: How to Spot Risky Medications in Aging (2023 update) (betterhealthwhileaging.net)
Choosing.Wisely.Ten_.Things.pdf (healthinaging.org)
Credible Meds https://www.crediblemeds.org/ for safe medication use & tips for avoiding certain drug interactions
FDA Drug Recalls https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/drug-recalls
Medication Management for Older Adults - BeMedwise
Physician's Desk Reference https://www.pdr.net/browse-by-drug-name
Script Your Future https://scriptyourfuture.org/ guidance to help take medications as prescribed
Is it time for a medication review? Many people take unnecessary meds (mcmasteroptimalaging.org)
Deprescribing: How to Be on Less Medication for Healthy Aging (betterhealthwhileaging.net)
6 Common Medication Problems in Aging, & What You Can Do - Better Health While Aging
10 Types of Medication That May Cause Falls in Aging (betterhealthwhileaging.net)
How to find geriatrics care near you (betterhealthwhileaging.net)
How to Choose the Safest OTC Pain Reliever for Older Adults (betterhealthwhileaging.net)
Drug discounts
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Free Vitamin Program https://www.mygnp.com/pharmacies/programs/healthy-kids-free-vitamins/
State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (SPAPs)
https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/pharmaceutical-assistance-program
Genentech Patient Foundation gives free Genentech medicine to people who don’t have insurance coverage or who have financial concerns and meet eligibility criteria (uninsured patient income <$150K, or insured patient w/o coverage for Genentech medicine with income <$150K, or insured patient with coverage for Genentech medicine/unaffordable out-of-pocket costs, 1 person household income <$75K. Call 888-941-3331. https://www.gene.com/patients/patient-foundation/apply-for-help
Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) https://medicineassistancetool.org/ search engine matches patients with resources and cost-sharing programs that may help lower out-of-pocket costs, whether or not you have insurance.
Prescription Assistance Program (PAP) https://www.pparx.org/prescription-assistance-programs/
Rx Assist https://www.rxassist.org/patients patient assistance programs are run by pharmaceutical companies to provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine.
Together Rx Access Card https://www.togetherrxacces.com/ gives eligible individuals and families without prescription drug coverage access to immediate savings on brand-name and generic prescription products right at their neighborhood pharmacies. Eligibility: have no prescription drug coverage (public or private); not be eligible for Medicare; household income equal to or less than: $45,000 for a single person. The Card is FREE to get and FREE to use.
NeedyMeds https://www.needymeds.org/ offers free prescription drug discount card for use in most major pharmacies
GoodRx https://www.goodrx.com/ provides coupons for lower-cost prescription meds that can be used in most U.S. pharmacies
WellRx https://www.wellrx.com/prescriptions/ compares self-pay prices for meds at local pharmacies
Patients For Affordable Drugs Now - Drugs Don't Work If People Can't Afford Them
https://fortune.com/well/article/medicare-part-d-lower-prescription-drug-prices/
Drug disposal
FDA Drug Take Back Locations https://www.fda.gov/drugs/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know/drug-disposal-drug-take-back-locations
FDA Flush List https://www.fda.gov/drugs/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know/drug-disposal-fdas-flush-list-certain-medicines
SF Environment Safe Medicine Disposal https://www.sfenvironment.org/safe-medicine-disposal