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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Or google 'rent hoyers' and see what comes up.
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.