Incontinence is a challenge most of us don’t speak about, but it’s a condition that happens to a large number of the population. As many as 46 million Americans of all ages – men and women, older and younger adults, people with disabilities as well as athletes – are impacted by incontinence. And for many people, getting the supplies they need may be difficult, until now.
Cooperative venture with area organizations
The opening of the Northwest Ohio Medical Supply Closet represents a cooperative
venture with the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio (AOoA), The Ability Center and Principle Business Enterprises, Inc. (PBE) to offer free incontinence products every month.
The Medical Supply Closet will be hosted on the first Wednesday of each month, from 10am-3pm in the gymnasium of The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe St., in Sylvania. Anyone visiting can get a supply of Tranquility brand incontinence products manufactured by PBE, free of charge, explained Audrey Johnson, Navigator director with The Ability Center, adding, a Navigator will be there to help visitors with insurance or to seek out long term solutions for health-related issues through the Center’s advocacy, community and independent living programs, along with their assistance dog program.
Needs are met for now, and hopefully into the future “The initial program is funded through the first year, but we see it being an ongoing program,” said Johnson. “This program started with a generous donation (from PBE), but we know it’s a big topic,” said Justin Moor, President/CEO with AOoA. “We’re hoping to give people a resource that is easy to access.”
“Everyone deserves access to quality care and premium products that protect their dignity and support well-being,” said Andrew Stocking, President and CEO of PBE. “In partnership with organizations who share our values, we’re proud to invest in our community by offering products to help caregivers and individuals manage incontinence with confidence. Strong communities build on working with our neighbors. We don’t stand alone and we’re excited to be supporting these great organizations.”
“We’re just scratching the surface of the needs” in our community, said PBE Chairman Chuck Stocking. “We’re grateful to be collaborating with this group.” Individuals who are interested in further supporting this program may make financial dona- tions to the Northwest Ohio Medical Supply Closet via The Ability Center and the Area Office on Aging Foundation online.
The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe Street.
First Wednesday of every month from
10am-3pm. abilitycenter.org
