East Hills is starting a Medical Equipment Loaner Closet to help those with short term and long term needs for smaller items that are often not paid for by insurance. It is also the answer for those who would like to unload usable equipment from their basements that are left over from prior needs.
First, the ground rules: NO HOSPITAL BEDS OR REGULAR SIZED WHEELCHAIRS. All equipment must be clean and in safe, working condition. Acceptable items include bath seats, raised toilet seats and commodes, portable bed rails, walkers, crutches, travel wheelchairs, reachers (grabbers), sock aides, long shoe horns. Donors can reclaim their equipment at any time if they need it.
Items will be accessed only by closet coordinator(s) in order to keep track of inventory availability and condition. Contact Karen Montgomery at 484-894-0604 if you wish to donate, or have a need for equipment. Karen is a retired Occupational Therapist with vast home care experience, and will help you determine your needs ,help set the equipment up properly, and ensure that you can use it safely Karen also is trained in home safety assessments for recommendations for modifications and is happy to help you with these needs as well. East Hills is not liable for any injuries incurred while using the equipment. Current inventory includes a car swivel disc, commode, raised toilet seat, portable bed rail, shower seat, tub transfer bench, rollator walker (with seat), travel wheelchair, long shoe horns, sock aide, compression sock aide.
We are looking for a back up coordinator in case Karen is not available. This person would be instructed in the use and set up of devices.