Beginning two weeks ago, my 99-year-old mother, who was walking until then, contracted a UTI, leading to a temporary halt in her mobility. Currently in the hospital and on the road to recovery, I've been her primary caregiver for several years. As she returns home, I'm seeking a donated hospital bed to enhance her comfort during this transition, especially considering our financial situation. If anyone can guide me to a source or has a bed to donate, especially an electric one, it would be immensely appreciated. We are located in Glendale, CA.
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If mom qualifies for Hospice a hospital bed will be provided by hospice and will be covered.
Most places that would normally have taken a hospital bed will no longer take them and if they do they will not take the mattress that goes with it.
you can search FB marketplace or Craig's List. If you do buy one form a site like that arrange pick up in a safe location. Many communities also have a "Buy Nothing" site on FB and people post items they want to get rid of or I have se "ISO" (In Search Of posts)
Usually health insurance covers 80% and you pay 20. They will deliver, set up. You can also get 1/2 a rail if that is what the primary care doc prescribes.
There are also some Church donations programs for recycled medical equipment. In all honesty the one in my neighborhood the equipment had seen better days and I needed a transfer chair immediately so I went on Amazon.
There a lot of supply chain and demand issues right now ever since the Pandemic. I would also call a senior citizen center or put an add on Craigslist.
Some neighborhoods have a "Free Stuff" website.
I hope I was of some help to you...Happy New Year!
If you can find a donated one that is great but that might be difficult.
i recommend that you upgrade the mattress if you can and also buy a twin size foam topper from a store like Kohl’s to help reduce the chance of bedsores.
Good luck!
I've seen some good suggestions here recommending Hospice help, if that is appropriate.
It was gone in about 45 mins. I never saw who got it and then I deleted the listing.
The end.
I hope you find one.
May I ask if your mother is eligible for or would want hospice care? At her age of 99 she may easily qualify for same, and so much equipment, including said bed comes with it without cost. You may not wish medications, or need them, but the help with a bath several times a week, an RN stopping by one a week and calls from clergy and social workers may help you.
Hospice is end of life care, and so many treatments and tests, and even some meds aren't given. Hospice care when ordered by her MD would require the MD to say that in this professional opinion your mother may not survive beyond 6 months. If that isn't something you would want to face now, and if you wish further treatments and a lot of testing, then Hospice is definitely not for you, but it is worth discussion with your Mom's MD, and with your Mom if she is still up to discussing her wishes for you as she nears the end of her life's journey.
Wishing you the best.
Check with some medical supply outlets in your area to check on rental cost for said bed; I think it's worth trying.