Home care equipment includes a range of medical, assistive, and safety devices designed to support people, especially those with medical conditions, disabilities, or changes due to aging, in their home environment.
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The goal of introducing home care equipment is to promote safety, comfort, and independence for individuals with a health condition, disability, or age-related health changes.
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- The specific home care equipment needed depends on your health conditions and physical needs.
- Know that the health care professional who conducts your home care assessment or your home safety assessment may create a list of recommended equipment for you to live safely in your home.
- Learn about available items like bathroom safety equipment, bedroom aids, home monitoring devices, medical equipment, hygiene supplies and communication devices.
- Learn about simple things you can do to make your home safe and prevent falls or injury from Healthlink BC.
Things You Can Do
- Organize a list of home care equipment and aids suggested by your health care professionals.
- Ensure you have delivery and know how to set up and use the equipment properly before it is used. Give yourself time if you are caring for someone being discharged from the hospital.
- Explore Ability 411 for recommendations of mobility aids/devices, loan programs, and financial assistance across Canada.
- Look into loaning mobility aids from the Canadian Red Cross in your area or check out your local hospital for loaning programs.
- Seniors BC offers a list of ways to help pay for equipment and ways to help you stay in your home.
- Facebook and other ‘Buy and sell’ groups online for equipment at a reduced price or often for free.
- Explore ways to pay for any home modifications and equipment needed. BC Housing offers information on rebates for accessible home adaptation.
- For seniors wanting to age in place, there are BC government programs offering a home renovation tax benefit, property tax deferment, and home owners grant.
Review the Mywell Health activities and tools called Changes in My Personal Needs and Understanding My Financial Situation.
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Categories: My Place to Call Home, Senior
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