After an accident or surgery, or if you have a disability or are elderly and want to remain in your own home and retain some independence, you may need home medical equipment. Fortunately, there is currently a wide range of medical equipment and other assistive devices available to purchase or rent from reputable retailers and suppliers.
Home Medical Equipment Categories
Medical equipment is available in diverse types. Some are specific to certain conditions; others are more general in their application. The three most searched categories are the following:
- Bathroom Aids: These facilitate the use of toilets, baths, and showers. They reduce the risk of falls. This category contains the following products:
◦ Raised toilet seats
◦ Toilet safety frames
◦ Transfer benches
◦ Grab bars & tub rails
◦ Shower chairs & benches
Bedroom Aids: These products facilitate access to beds, improve patient bed stays, and make it easier for caregivers. Falling into this category are:
◦ Hospital beds and hospital mattresses
◦ Geri-chair recliners
◦ Trapezes
◦ Overbed tables
◦ Patient lifters
◦ Commodes
- Mobility Aids: These help individuals move around both inside and outside their homes. Included in this list are:
◦ Manual & power wheelchairs
◦ Rollators
◦ Mobility scooters
◦ Walking aids
Looking for Home Medical Equipment?
If you are looking for the right home medical equipment or DME (durable medical equipment) to help you remain independent in your own home, first talk with your doctor. Next, get in touch with a home medical equipment supply company and talk to an expert staff member. They can offer you suggestions about what equipment will best suit your needs for every room in your home and for outdoor use.
