H.O.M.E. Program

Limb loss presents many additional challenges within the home, especially during the acute medical recovery period. It is shockingly common for amputees to be discharged home without food security, access to their bathroom or the ability to safely navigate into, out of or within the home. Many individuals rely on sponge baths to clean themselves due to doorways that are not wide enough to fit their wheelchair into their bathroom; fall trying to hop into a shower without safety or accessibility equipment; go without food or eat food that hinders their health because they cannot sustain the energy required to go get food, get it in the home, cook it, and clean up after; suffer from traumatic wounds from falls related to trying to clean their home while they are recovering; missed doctor appointments because they cannot get into or out of their home due to stairs they cannot traverse safely; and so many other problems. All of these issues are easily remedied but cost money out of pocket, which most amputees do not have. Our H.O.M.E. program provides amputees with funding for home services and accessibility renovations.

Home Services: Our organization proudly provides funding for groceries and meal delivery, home cleaning services, and handyman services to keep amputees’ nutrition optimized and their homes operational, safe, and comfortable as they recover from their limb loss surgery.

Accessibility Renovations: We eagerly work with community partners to improve safety, access and autonomy for amputees within their homes. Projects can include widening doorways; outfitting bathrooms with elevated toilets, grab bars, transfer benches, shower seats; ramps; beds; power lift recliners; 1st floor stackable washer/dryer sets; etc.