How can I get a walker for my dad in Juneau AK tomorrow?

[unclebilly]

I’m on a cruise with my dad and he normally won’t use a walker. The last day has shown that he absolutely needs one (he has 2 at home).

Any ideas how / where I can get one in Juneau tomorrow? I can see the next 5 days being terrible without one.

[LEAKYSEALS951]

Does the cruise ship you are on have one? Seems like they would have some medical supplies. Wheelchairs, etc... Also seems like Juneau would have a pharmacy or medical equipment shop with walkers/canes/wheelchairs etc.

This is the first thing to come up in quick search:

https://www.ronsapothecary.com/durable-medical-equipment-dme This place might need an MD prescription, but maybe not.

[unclebilly]

I asked onboard for a walker and checked the Ron’s website already. There must be a place. Otherwise I’m going to Costco and getting him some walking sticks…

[Tobra]

Drugstore or ortho supply place.

If there is a goodwill store, they will have one for cheap

[LWJ]

I just googled "Juneau medical supply." Found a place.

The Goodwill store is brilliant.

Good luck. Also, what about using a wheelchair as a temporary solution? I bet the ship will have one.

[LEAKYSEALS951]

Sounds like goodwill type store or second hand store the way to go.

I'm killing some time, so you got me googling- what's the closest store to the ports?
I didn't find anything right at the docks, but there were at least TEN jewelry stores right across the street from the docks. Wow! It's a trap! Maybe you can buy him some romantic jewelry?

[unclebilly]

Thank you guys for the help. I’m going to try goodwill.

Worst case I’ll get something at Costco. The rolling of the ship isn’t really helping with his balance but on the upside he is doing much better than when I arrived at his place on Monday night.

Yesterday morning, he didn’t want to get out of bed and asked me to cancel the trip… I didn’t. So far this has been the right choice, he’s really enjoying it so far (not quite 24 hours in).

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Tobra

Drugstore or ortho supply place.

If there is a goodwill store, they will have one for cheap

Originally Posted by unclebilly

Thank you guys for the help. I’m going to try goodwill.

Worst case I’ll get something at Costco. The rolling of the ship isn’t really helping with his balance but on the upside he is doing much better than when I arrived at his place on Monday night.

Yesterday morning, he didn’t want to get out of bed and asked me to cancel the trip… I didn’t. So far this has been the right choice, he’s really enjoying it so far (not quite 24 hours in).

Great call on goodwill. It would be cool if you could call and ask before heading there.

And as stated, I think you'd find one at any CVS or Walgreens or .

[Baz]

Sorry to hear this, Billy. Hope your Dad gets whatever he needs to enjoy the rest of your cruise.

The suggestions so far out weigh mine but just in case, there's always Amazon next day, if you can get the right ship-to address figured out:

Walkers For Seniors

[Baz]

You could also go on social media and inquire.

It always amazes me how powerful a tool this is.

[Ayles]

I would try Facebook Marketplace for the neighborhood closest to where you will be. Or even see if there is a buy nothing page for that same area and see if you can borrow one.

[Tobra]

Yeah, you want to call Goodwill and see. I buy crutches and walkers there all the time. I bet I have given away dozens of pairs of crutches and walkers.

[Bob Kontak]

The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
500 W Willoughby Ave · (907) 586-3046
Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
In-store shopping

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
9151 Glacier Hwy · (907) 789-5535
Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
In-store shopping

I do not see a Goodwill.

You want me to call these places for you this afternoon?

[Tobra]

Either one of those would probably work.

They are adjustable for height, but you want one that is in the right range of height.

[unclebilly]

Bob - I can call them I think. I will give it a try.

[Flat Six]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
500 W Willoughby Ave · (907) 586-3046
Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
In-store shopping

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
9151 Glacier Hwy · (907) 789-5535
Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
In-store shopping

I do not see a Goodwill.

You want me to call these places for you this afternoon?

The grace and kindness of folks on this forum never ceases to amaze me, and fills my heart with joy.

Good on you, Bob, and blessings on your family.

[herr_oberst]

https://juneau.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=crutches

I found this knee bike on Craigslist; unfortunately no walkers listed.

Do you facebook? (I don't) I hear facebook marketplace is a going concern these days.

[unclebilly]

Thanks guys. My wife called both second hand shops and neither had one. Nothing close on FB marketplace. That being said, Fred Meyer has 2 in stock (not showing online) for $114 each… I guess I know where I’m going when we hit shore tomorrow.

[ErVikingo]

a friend that lives up there suggests you contact Priority Homehealth

3100 CHANNEL DR SUITE 314
JUNEAU, AK 99801
(907) 364-3584

Hope that helps

Can we get one delivered by Amazon?

[Baz]

Originally Posted by ErVikingo

a friend that lives up there suggests you contact Priority Homehealth

3100 CHANNEL DR SUITE 314
JUNEAU, AK 99801
(907) 364-3584

Hope that helps

Can we get one delivered by Amazon?

Amazon was my suggestion too, should other avenues fail.

Agree with the wonderful generosity and spirit of helpfulness here.....just fantastic.....