Our member, ol don, made the suggestion for this topic. Many of our members no longer have use for walkers, crutches, bath seats, bed handles - the list of assistive devices is endless. They have generously offered to send them to others who need them. Only items that are offered for FREE can be listed. You can handle the shipping and handling prices among yourselves.
This topic has been set up for you to mention what you may have that others can use. All succeeding arrangements must be made by PRIVATE E-MAIL. I CANNOT be an intermediary. This section is only for making people aware of what you would like to offer.
NO MEDICATIONS - Medications CANNOT be offered here, due to legalities. What you do in a private e-mail is private, but this is a public forum - medications CANNOT be offered or exchanged here.
I guess its only fitting then that I start,I have a walker an a set of new never used crutches if anyone can use them I would be more than happy to send
We have a CPAP machine - it is in good condition - he has used it until his doctor changed him to a different type. It would need new hoses and mask. It is in a carrying case and works fine.
I donated Jim's extra wide, heavy duty wheelchair and his oversized walker to the Hospice House. They did not have either and were more than thrilled to have them. So if any of you don't find "takers" for your items, think about Hospice.
It was a good feeling when I was able to send dh's wheel chair pants and shirts, elastic waist pants and hospital gowns to a member here who is now using these items for her husband. They seem to go from stage to stage so fast that clothing items are almost like new when they can no longer use them.
We have Mom to Mom sales around my area, maybe we can have a Caregiver to Caregiver exchange in clothing items here.
Since my hb stopped taking the Namenda, we have a new bottle of 60 tablets, 10mg that I will send to someone who needs it. I prefer someone that has tight finances and insurance that doesn't help much with Rx or none at all as I hear it is expensive. I know there are ones here that fall in that category. You can email me at all4evrhis@lloydsetc.com or the address in my profile.
Can you recommend some bed rails. Right now I am using a very heavy chair (which is hard on my back). Most look like you have to pull them out from under the mattress. Is there a better rails that you can recommend? Thanks.
I use the rails my daughter got for her boys when they were young and in bunk beds. They are plastic with webbing and bars that slide under the mattress. Since they only cover half the length of the bed, my wife has no trouble getting in or out. I just leave them in place all the time (actually, I use only one rail on my wife's side of the bed)
I have 2 walkers available for the taking. One is the kind that comes with a seat that opens up to put personal items into, and the other is the kind with three wheels with a triangle section in the middle to store personal items. I live in NJ if there is anyone interested, or if anyone has ideas where I can donate them.
I now have 3 wheelchairs no longer need them, a gheri chair, never used shower seat padded, a commode padded never used...so much stuff just ask and I will tell you if I have it!
FYI, some veteran's organizations take medical equipment and loan it out as well, My Legion Post in Missouri does, charges a small refundable deposit for non=members. Might check with your local veteran's organization, if they don't do it, I bet the know who does. Nursing homes too may be glad to take unwanted items.
My husband decided that the brand of condom catheters he had liked didn't adhere well enough, just after I bought 100. So I have nearly 100 of the condoms that are used in a condom catheter and leg bag setup for male urinary incontinence (http://men.webmd.com/condom-catheter), size medium, clear (non-latex). I think I have a leg bag he rejected as well. I would be willing to send a couple in a regular envelope to someone who wasn't sure of the size and wanted to try. Send me an email at pam55sc@gmail.com if you are interested. All parts of the system are available without prescription.
If anybody has the need, I just found 2 HomeGuardian alarms, still in their packaging. The one is a keypad controlled alarm and the other is an independent magnetic window/door alarm. I guess I bought these before I had my spiffy no exit lock installed. I would like to see them go to someone who could use them.
Our local red cross also lends out wheelchairs, transport chairs to the public for a small refundable fee as well. I would call your local chapter and see if they do that...I'm sure they would welcome a donation if they do.
Friday I bought a walker at a Habitat "ReStore". It appears to be a good one. ( I don't know much about them). It has wheels on the front and rubber caps on the back. Folds up nicely to put in the car. I only paid $5.00. Figured I couldn't loose at that price.