In need of the loan of some crutches or a shower seat due to an injury or recovery from surgery?  Need some help with regular foot care, blood pressure screening, or vitamin B-12 injections?  

The Andover Community Hub has both an ongoing “Mobility on the Go” equipment lending closet as well as a regular Senior Health Clinic to help residents meet some health needs.

The Hub keeps a small inventory of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc. ready to be loaned out to residents who may be recovering from injuries, surgeries, or hospitalizations and therefore have a temporary need for such items.  Equipment is loaned for six weeks at no charge; the only request is that borrowed equipment be returned in clean condition.

Residents can make an appointment to borrow equipment by contacting the Hub at 603 735-5509 or TheAndoverHub@nullgmail.com.  

Area residents have also come to rely on the Senior Health Clinic, now in its third year at the Hub, especially for toenail clipping and other foot care, which can be a challenge for many seniors.  The smiling face of a friendly nurse is a regular presence at the Hub on the second Tuesday of every month, from 10 AM to 2 PM by appointment.

The health clinic is provided by the Granite Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), based in Concord, and staffed by a VNA nurse who is also glad to answer questions about medications and nutrition.  To schedule an appointment, residents should call the VNA at 603 224-4093, ext. 5815.  A donation of $10 to the VNA is suggested but not required.