Durable Medical Equipment
Durable Medical Equipment
Doctors prescribe durable medical
equipment (DME), sometimes
called home medical equipment, for
use at home. DME helps to speed
recovery and ease some of the
physical burden on caregivers.
DME can help you live
independently and perform daily
activities. Without
this technology, some activities
might be harder to do or not even
possible. Some equipment, like
walkers, makes moving around
easier. Others, like CPAP machines, help you breathe more easily.
Other Types of DME Include, but Are Not Limited to:
- blood sugar monitors
- crutches
- hospital beds
- oxygen therapy
- therapy shoes or inserts
- wheelchairs
If you have Medicare, check with a Medicare representative before buying or renting DME to make sure you are using a
contract supplier. Medicare will usually help pay for your DME from an approved supplier.
Additional Resources:
Eldercare Locator: eldercare.acl.gov/medical-equipment-suppliers
Medicare: www.medicare.gov