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[Noel7]

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@Lucky Charm wrote:

Hi Noel!  I think you can get crosswords and puzzles right there in the drugstores.  

I rarely go in to drug stores, do all my shopping at grocery stores.

But I'm sure you can get canes right in the drugstore, too.

These drugstores have turned into department stores around here.

I wonder if they have a *bank* of donations that can go towards meds that people can't afford out of pocket.  That would be a good idea.

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Hi @Lucky Charm

I asked if they carried canes there and the counter clerk said no... but I think you're right, I should be able to find those puzzle books there.

[Noel7]

Perfect @lolakimono !

I'll go there, thank you

[drizzellla]

I am curious - how do you get the items to the people who asked for them? I can't see giving out the people's address. So any stranger could walk up to their residence. And Walgreen's would deliver the items?

[Daisy Sunflower]

Dollar Tree also sells adult coloring books. Be sure to buy a box of colored pencils and a pencil sharpener, too.

Although, many might prefer children's coloring books and crayons...easier to see and handle.

[Noel7]

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@drizzellla wrote:

I am curious - how do you get the items to the people who asked for them? I can't see giving out the people's address. So any stranger could walk up to their residence. And Walgreen's would deliver the items?

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@drizzellla

My understanding is that Walgreens has a way to contact them to come in for their Christmas wish gift. 

The donor brings the gift in, chooses a tag, and they are put together.

[cherry]

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@drizzellla wrote:

I am curious - how do you get the items to the people who asked for them? I can't see giving out the people's address. So any stranger could walk up to their residence. And Walgreen's would deliver the items?

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You just buy the item and the store will make sure it goes to the right person

We have a giving tree at our church, and I think social services takes care of the distributions

[Noel7]

Good points @Daisy Sunflower

I really like the idea of looking for large print books, too.

[cherry]

Does a cane have to be fit to the person using it, or is it one size fits all? I think a hospital supply place would have them

[Noel7]

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@cherry wrote:

Does a cane have to be fit to the person using it, or is it one size fits all? I think a hospital supply place would have them

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Hi @cherry

The ones I've seen and ordered are adjustable for height.

[Carmie]

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@cherry wrote:

Does a cane have to be fit to the person using it, or is it one size fits all? I think a hospital supply place would have them

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Durable equipment companies sell canes and they are COVERED BY MEDICARE.  There are many sizes and some have adjustable heights.