What is the best way to donate Physiohterapy equipment?
March 20, 2019 1:12 PM Subscribe
I have a bathtub chair, toilet seat ( camode like) and a walker. I'm looking for ideas on the best place I should offer them to a charity, or something else?
More 'something else' than charity, but -- after my grandmother passed, my auntie put a number of her assistive items up on Craigslist, and they were gone in record time. (I think she offered them for free.)
posted by kalimac at 1:20 PM on March 20, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by kalimac at 1:20 PM on March 20, 2019 [1 favorite]
If your neighborhood has a Buy Nothing group, that's another option.
posted by matildaben at 1:21 PM on March 20, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by matildaben at 1:21 PM on March 20, 2019 [1 favorite]
You can donate them to your local Red Cross.
posted by DarlingBri at 1:22 PM on March 20, 2019
posted by DarlingBri at 1:22 PM on March 20, 2019
Put them up on your local Freecycle board.
posted by Thorzdad at 1:27 PM on March 20, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by Thorzdad at 1:27 PM on March 20, 2019 [1 favorite]
Dial 211--they will have good information about this.
posted by a fish out of water at 1:41 PM on March 20, 2019
posted by a fish out of water at 1:41 PM on March 20, 2019
Also search using
“Mytown donate medical equipment “
posted by calgirl at 1:51 PM on March 20, 2019 [1 favorite]
“Mytown donate medical equipment “
posted by calgirl at 1:51 PM on March 20, 2019 [1 favorite]
There are also churches that maintain a library of these types of items to lend congregants and other community members who need them.
posted by CheeseLouise at 1:54 PM on March 20, 2019
posted by CheeseLouise at 1:54 PM on March 20, 2019
A useful term of art is “loan closet.”
These offer all sorts of assistive technology—from wheelchairs to easy-turn oven knobs. They are sponsored by senior centers, disease-specific groups (stroke survivors, Alzheimer’s, arthritis)! Independent Living Centers (also called Centers for Independent Living).
posted by Jesse the K at 2:16 PM on March 20, 2019 [2 favorites]
These offer all sorts of assistive technology—from wheelchairs to easy-turn oven knobs. They are sponsored by senior centers, disease-specific groups (stroke survivors, Alzheimer’s, arthritis)! Independent Living Centers (also called Centers for Independent Living).
posted by Jesse the K at 2:16 PM on March 20, 2019 [2 favorites]
The DME List
Connect people who need Durable Medical Equipment with people who have it to give.
That’s our focus at The DME List. We feel strongly that anyone needing new or slightly used durable medical equipment should have what they need and in the proper size. We also believe that equipment built for long-term use should not go unused with someone who no longer has use for it.
Are you someone or do you know someone that would like to donate their DME? Are you in need of DME? Check out our listing and donating buttons and thank you for your support!
posted by Lunaloon at 2:26 PM on March 20, 2019 [5 favorites]
Connect people who need Durable Medical Equipment with people who have it to give.
That’s our focus at The DME List. We feel strongly that anyone needing new or slightly used durable medical equipment should have what they need and in the proper size. We also believe that equipment built for long-term use should not go unused with someone who no longer has use for it.
Are you someone or do you know someone that would like to donate their DME? Are you in need of DME? Check out our listing and donating buttons and thank you for your support!
posted by Lunaloon at 2:26 PM on March 20, 2019 [5 favorites]
When my grandmother died I gave all her equipment to the local senior center. They were very happy.
posted by mumimor at 4:43 PM on March 20, 2019
posted by mumimor at 4:43 PM on March 20, 2019
My small town has a sharing cupboard, a dedicated space for health supplies that can be borrowed. Call your town office, or Visiting Nurse organization.
posted by theora55 at 5:05 PM on March 20, 2019
posted by theora55 at 5:05 PM on March 20, 2019
DarlingBri: "You can donate them to your local Red Cross."
+1 . The Red Cross in my city uses donated items as a sort of lending library.
posted by Mitheral at 9:21 PM on March 20, 2019
+1 . The Red Cross in my city uses donated items as a sort of lending library.
posted by Mitheral at 9:21 PM on March 20, 2019
The Red Cross in my city uses donated items as a sort of lending library.
At one point in my life, I was wheeled around in a wheelchair donated to my parents' local Red Cross, and it made possible a trip home to see our littlest bunny graduate.
posted by DarlingBri at 1:18 AM on March 22, 2019
At one point in my life, I was wheeled around in a wheelchair donated to my parents' local Red Cross, and it made possible a trip home to see our littlest bunny graduate.
posted by DarlingBri at 1:18 AM on March 22, 2019
When my partner died I gave the equipment to the hospice she went to. They were happy to have it.
posted by antiquated at 5:22 PM on March 23, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by antiquated at 5:22 PM on March 23, 2019 [1 favorite]
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posted by jessamyn at 1:18 PM on March 20, 2019 [1 favorite]