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.
“I have a back injury from years ago. Fortunately, when I was taking care of my mother, she had a hospital bed that could be raised and lowered. I suffered from back pain while helping her, but, without that bed, my pain would have been much worse. It allowed me to put the bed at the level I needed it so that my back would be hurt less.
“If you’re taking care of someone, having a hospital bed and all the other equipment you may need for your loved one, such as wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers, is a blessing.
“While a lot of this equipment can be very expensive, there are several organizations that can help you get what you need or the money to pay for it.”
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.
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.
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.
MSHH Donor Closet (Washington State)
This nonprofit offers affordable mobility and medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, scooters, and hospital beds.
Organization that repairs donated medical equipment and redistributes it to people in need at no cost.
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.
Grants for Mobility Equipment
Information about organizations that provide equipment, such as walkers and wheelchairs, and/or financial aid.
Coverage for durable medical equipment, such as walkers, wheelchairs, and scooters, with medical prescriptions.
Financial Assistance for Caregivers
Information about government assistance, such as Medicaid/Medicare, respite grants, and other nonprofit assistance.
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.
