Hi Eric,
I'm really sorry to hear about your friend's wife. I'll keep them both in my thoughts and prayers. As far as finding a lift, I've seen a few on eBay but no way of knowing the condition they're in until you use them awhile so wouldn't want to pay much. There are Internet Sites that sell them and they have a warranty so I'd feel better buying through them. If you can get you Dr. to write the 'script' you can get Medicare to pay because it's DME (Durable Medical Equipment) so get the power lift if you can.
Medicare takes about two years after a person qualifies for SSDI. I would suggest talking to someone at your local Hospice about a used Hoyer. They will be able to direct you to someone that might be able to help. I hope this helps.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 29 Years Post
Texas, USA
Eric Olson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I just got more information on the quad I was trying to help. His wife
is his only caregiver. I thought she was just getting burned out.
Apparently she has cancer and the chemo has rendered her too weak to get
him out of bed. They don't have a lift. As long as I'm on the subject,
anyone know where to find a used hoyer? So any additional thoughts you
might have would be appreciated.
Doesn't being disabled automatically qualify one for Medicare? If so,
how long does it take to cover you after you apply? I thought I saw
something in a newsletter about a waiting period. Thanks
Eric
