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Can I rent a lift like the one advertised on this site (Hoyer® Advance-E 340 Folding Patient Lift)? It looks exactly like what we need but I’m working on putting my husband in a facility so I don’t want to buy more equipment right now.
I have no idea if lifts can be rented. There are some caregivers on this forum that have experience with using lifts. Possibly they can answer your question.
I rented a standing lift a few years ago before my mom died so I’m sure you can rent a Hoyer lift. All I did was Google ‘rent medical equipment in <location>‘ and started calling. I was able to rent the standing lift for a month.
My late father’s doctor in spinal cord injury rehab ordered a Hoyer Lift for him when he became paralyzed and was being discharged. It was a minimal amount each month. I would check with your husband’s doctor’s office.
Where I live there are mobility equipment services that sell or hire out. Local council/area aging advice hopefully can provide the closest service.
Being training properly to avoid injuries to either him or you is very important.
Rolling to place the sling can still be a heavy job if your Husband cannot help much. Also, the hoist may be harder to push if carpet. Two people to assist is safer - but I know not always available in a home setting.
Best type of training will be from a qualified allied health professional (eg Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) or their qualified assistant. If training can be in your home with your Husband, even better.
If he is on Hospice, hospice will provide a Hoyer lift at no cost to you. And a hospital bed. At least in my experience in Texas. When I looked into renting one prior to hospice, the DME company in this smaller city, <100k, said they did not rent, only purchase.
I am taking my wife home next week from the hospital. We have decided it would be best to rent a hospital, bed, bedside table, and a Hoyer lift. All of the equipment is being secured through hospice.
The VA provides everything beds, chairs, lifts, diapers, pads and lots of things for veteran's. That’s how I got one before my spouse passed. It requires training for sure and it was not something I could use alone as I had hoped. That may depend on the size of the person. My spouse was a very tall large man. The biggest problem I had was giving it and everything away. Insurance warranty can’t be transferred. If someone is injured using equipment you gave them you could be held liable. A family member became ill and needed it. It took a year of searching. Blessings to all.
If he qualifies for Hospice they will provide all the equipment and supplies you need. You can rent the equipment though. the doctor can write an order for what you need and it may be covered through insurance. If he is a Veteran the VA can also provide most of the equipment that you need. And they will provide what Hospice can not cover.
Many counties have free medical supplies places. Check with your Dept of aging or Social Services. I am in Maryland and i know there is one here, so check around. It is an otherwise HUGE investment. And many places you can "borrow" one and return when no longer needed.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Where I live there are mobility equipment services that sell or hire out. Local council/area aging advice hopefully can provide the closest service.
Being training properly to avoid injuries to either him or you is very important.
Rolling to place the sling can still be a heavy job if your Husband cannot help much. Also, the hoist may be harder to push if carpet. Two people to assist is safer - but I know not always available in a home setting.
Best type of training will be from a qualified allied health professional (eg Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) or their qualified assistant. If training can be in your home with your Husband, even better.
Or google 'rent hoyers' and see what comes up.
The biggest problem I had was giving it and everything away. Insurance warranty can’t be transferred. If someone is injured using equipment you gave them you could be held liable.
A family member became ill and needed it. It took a year of searching.
Blessings to all.
You can rent the equipment though. the doctor can write an order for what you need and it may be covered through insurance.
If he is a Veteran the VA can also provide most of the equipment that you need. And they will provide what Hospice can not cover.