Caregiver Assistance
Following is a list of websites and directories that offer resources for financial assistance, equipment loans, or low-cost durable medical equipment (DME), such as wheelchairs, scooter, hospital beds, for family caregivers.
Equipment Lending and Low-Cost Programs
Wheel It Forward
This directory lists lending programs around the nation where caregivers can borrow durable medical equipment, such as shower chairs, walkers, and wheelchairs, for free or inexpensively. https://www.wheelitforwardusa.org
Community Equipment Loan Closets
Information on local service providers that provide free or low-cost loaned equipment, such as hospital beds, lifts, walkers, wheelchairs, and scooters. https://nwaccessfund.org
Free Hospital Beds Resource
A guide to nonprofit organizations and government programs that provide free or low-cost hospital beds to people with low incomes.https://freehospitalbeds.com
Local Reuse Programs
A list of programs that refurbish and distribute used medical equipment, such as beds, ramps, breathing devices, wheelchairs, and scooters to families with low incomes. Low Income Relief
MSHH Donor Closet (Washington State)
This nonprofit offers affordable mobility and medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, scooters, and hospital beds. mshh-donorcloset.com
Organization that repairs donated medical equipment and redistributes it to people in need at no cost. https://devices4thedisabled.org
Charities and Nonprofit Financial Support
Charities That Help With Medical Equipment
Information about organizations that provide equipment, such as walkers and wheelchairs, and/or financial aid. Some provide online grant applications. Nonprofit Point
Grants for Mobility Equipment
Information about organizations that provide equipment, such as walkers and wheelchairs, and/or financial aid. Grants for Disabled
Government and Insurance-Based Financial Aid
USAGov – Paying Family Caregivers and Financial Supports
Information about government programs that allow family members to become paid caregivers. USAGov
Medicaid & Medicare
Coverage for durable medical equipment, such as walkers, wheelchairs, and scooters, with medical prescriptions. Grants for Disabled
Financial Assistance for Caregivers
Information about government assistance, such as Medicaid/Medicare, respite grants, and other nonprofit assistance. SeniorSite
