It comes with two chargers. It is a heavy-duty model that can support 350 pounds-plus. The battery is lithium ion and runs about nine miles per charge. Please email a short background and the need for such a chair to pwr.chair@gmail.com. I will review all emails and contact possible recipients. Sincerely, a local resident.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My son-in-law has his father living with him. His dad has a mental health diagnosis and receives his social security disability due to this. Just recently his dad has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. My question is: Are there resources in the Augusta area that could help him with daily living needs and light housekeeping? He has chronic diarrhea and many times is unable or unaware and doesn’t clean himself up and tracks through the house and gets into the food. My son-in-law works long hours to make ends meet and can’t afford to hire help to address these issues. — No Name via email.
ANSWER: Sun Spots checked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Maine Healthcare System. “With VA’s Caregiver Support Line — 1-855-260-3274 — assistance is just a quick phone call away. Whether you’re in need of immediate assistance or have questions about what services you may be eligible for, the caring licensed professionals who answer the support line can:
Tell you about the assistance available from VA.
Help you access services.
Connect you with the Caregiver Support Coordinator at a VA Medical Center near you.
Just listen, if that’s what you need right now.
If you’re just getting started with VA, calling the Caregiver Support Line is a great first step to take to learn more about the support that’s available to you.”
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School photography program is again in need of 35mm film cameras. If you would like to donate a camera, please drop it off at the school’s front office, attention Sarah Stocker. These donated cameras are keeping our photography program viable. Thanks to all who have donated, I am very grateful for your support.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Saint Vincent de Paul Society will be accepting donations at our new thrift store location at 276 Main St. in Lewiston from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Sept. 28, Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Friday, Oct. 1. Items we will be able to accept on those dates include clothing (men’s, women’s and children’s), accessories (hats, scarfs, purses, etc.), housewares (no large electrical items please), bedding, towels, jewelry, greeting cards, decorative items (figurines, floral arrangements, framed prints), puzzles and games. We will open Monday, Oct. 5. Store hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. After our opening date, donations can be dropped off at the store anytime during our regular business hours. Thank you, Pauline Marsh.
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