Tennis balls used off the court
Whoever thought used tennis balls were of any value off the court? Home Instead Senior Care did, which is why it decided to donate hundreds to senior citizens who use walkers.
Home Instead Senior Care, which provides non-medical services in the northern Lee County area, gave the first donation of tennis balls to the residents of Juniper Village and Sterling House.
When carefully cut and slipped on the back legs of walkers, tennis balls allow walker users to move across the floor easily while still retaining adequate traction.
After approaching the Mid-Cape Racquet and Health Club with the idea, Home Instead was immediately given enough balls to equip more than 200 walkers with a promise of unlimited donations to come.
“We’ll give them as many tennis balls as they need, whenever they need them. “Fran Coryell, tennis pro of Mid-Cape said. “We’ve always donated our used tennis balls, whether it’s schools, underprivileged children or to dog parks, but this particular project really touched my heart.”
Because gliders are costly and only last a few weeks, seniors on fixed income will sometimes do without.
“The rubber stops on the back legs of walkers often stick and make it difficult to move forward, particularly if the user doesn’t have the strength to lift the walker,” said Johnny Long owner of Home Instead Senior Care. “That increases the risk of falls and injuries.”
Anyone in need of tennis balls for a walker is encouraged to call Home Instead to be placed on the regular delivery list.
For more in formation call 541-4133 or visit: www.homeinstead.com/680.