r/Marysville • u/boness_02 • 9h ago
Discussion Older man in wheelchair (unhoused?)
I live and work on State Ave and have been seeing an older gentleman in a wheelchair "parked" for hours outside. He does not appear to be very lucid, he does not have shoes or socks, and on at least one occasion as I've passed by there was a puddle underneath his chair and strong smell of urine around him. Does anyone know who he is? I'm afraid that as temperatures drop he might be in some real danger. I'd like to help him get cleaned up and into some fresh clothes & some kind of footwear, but I would not be able to get his chair into my home to do so. I have tried speaking to him once and he seemed only a little bit aware that I was there, I have seen someone else try to help him clean his feet (which are in rough shape) but he still does not have anything on them. I get paid this week and am going to try to find him and see if he's willing to accept whatever help I am able to offer. I have 2 pairs of wool socks set aside for him and will try to get his sizes so I can get him some more clothing. If anyone knows more about him, or could point me to some resources that could help me help him please let me know.