By Maurice
If you’re looking for free medical equipment for seniors in Nebraska, you’re in the right place!This page is a complete resource for free medical equipment for the elderly in the state of Nebraska.Check out the resources below, and if you have a resource to add, please contact us!
Map of Free Medical Equipment in Nebraska
List of Free Medical Equipment in Nebraska
Methodist Health System – Methodist Equipment Loan Program: Recycle and Reuse
Program Description:
With four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry.
Methodist Health System brings the full resources of our regional network of health care providers, educators and support services to ensure that you always have comprehensive, compassionate care – when and where you need it.
The Methodist Equipment Loan Program provides patients in need access to free home medical equipment through their recycle and reuse program, enabling patients to focus on recovery and return home.
- Service Area:Omaha
- Type of Medical Equipment: Medical equipment
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
- Audience served:
- Methodist Health System patients in Nebraska
- Other Details: n/a
- 1Equipment is rented to patients at no cost, but monetary donations are accepted. Monetary donations are used to repair and sanitize used equipment and purchase additional equipment to meet patient needs. The Methodist Equipment Loan Program currently operates out of Nebraska Methodist College, where students in the Occupational Therapy program facilitate equipment rental logistics. For more information on the Methodist Equipment Loan Program, please contact 402-807-3062 or methodistloanprogram@nmhs.org.
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Health Equipment & Long-Term Planning (HELP) – Medical Equipment Rental & Supplies
Program Description:
Health Equipment & Long-Term Planning (HELP) is a unique, nonprofit organization that improves quality of life and independence for seniors, adults and teenagers. Serving more than 7,000 people
in eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa, HELP comprises two programs: low-cost medical equipment rentals and long-term care planning.HELP accepts medical equipment donations and offers a broad array of gently used durable medical equipment for long-term rental at fraction of the retail cost.
- Service Area:eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa
- Type of Medical Equipment:
- 1Wheelchairs and their accessories,
- 2Scooters,
- 3Air Purifiers,
- 4Bi-Pap Machine,
- 5C-Pap Machine & Supplies,
- 6Humidifiers,
- 7Nebulizers,
- 8Oxygen Concentrators,
- 9Footwear (compression socks, dressing stick, elastic shoe laces, leg lifter, shoe horn, sock aid, stability boot),
- 10Bath chairs,
- 11Grab bars and safety bars,
- 12Bath transfer benches and boards,
- 13Commodes,
- 14Toilet safety frame,
- 15Hospital beds and bed accessories,
- 16Disposable and washable chucks,
- 17Walkers/canes,
- 18Lifts/slings,
- 19and More.
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? No
- Audience served:
- anyone
- Other Details: n/a
- 1Delivery and pick-up of larger items is available for the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area and nearby communities. Anyone from any state is eligible to rent equipment or purchase items from HELP.
- 2For more information, please call 402-341-6559 or email KURT@HELPEQUIPMENT.ORG
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- Donate Equipment – HELP Medical Equipment Rental & Long Term Care Planning
- Medical Equipment Rental & Supplies – HELP Medical Equipment Rental & Long Term Care Planning
Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) – AT4ALL
Program Description:
Since 1989, The Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) has assisted Nebraskans with disabilities, their families, educators,
service coordinators, employers and a host of agencies to learn about and use assistive technology. ATP is a state agency in the Department of Education.
Visit ATP’s website at4all.com where you will find equipment listings for:
1. Demonstrations,2. Short term loans to try before you buy or borrow during repair or replacement,3. Donate and access reused items.
- Service Area:Nebraska
- Type of Medical Equipment: Assistive technology
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes (database)
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes (database)
- Audience served:
- Nebraskans with disabilities
- Other Details: n/a
- 1All equipment Loan, Demonstration, Reuse, and Donation activity will be handled on a case by case basis, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. A team member will contact you by phone or email to schedule a date and time to pick up your equipment.
- 2Call your local office if you have questions or need assistance:a) Kearney (308) 440-8000,b) Omaha (402) 979-0142,c) Lincoln (531) 207-2226.
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Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) – ReUse Network
Program Description:
Since 1989, The Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) has assisted Nebraskans with disabilities, their families, educators,
service coordinators, employers and a host of agencies to learn about and use assistive technology. ATP is a state agency in the Department of Education.
The ReUse Network consists of agencies, businesses, and individuals who donate their time to connecting Nebraskans to used or no longer needed equipment. There are many individuals that may not qualify for funding, but still need a device or piece of equipment to enhance their quality of life.
- Service Area:Nebraska
- Type of Medical Equipment:
- 1Walkers,
- 2Manual and power wheelchairs,
- 3Magnifying devices,
- 4Devices to assist with activities of daily living.
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
- Audience served:
- Nebraskans with disabilities
- Other Details: n/a
- 1If you or your organization would like to learn more about how you can help with assistive technology reuse, contact Steve Miller (531) 207-2226.
- 2Contact the Network: a) Do you need equipment or do you have equipment to donate? To search equipment availability or to donate equipment, find a network partner near you listed below and visit at4all.com (Some network partners have their equipment listed and you will have access to other options.) b) Do you have equipment that is no longer usable?Contact the Nebraska Recycling Council
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League of Human Dignity – Equipment Loan Program
Program Description:
Your first source for disability and accessibility in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. Promoting Independent Living since 1971.
- Service Area:Kearney, Norfolk, North Platte, Omaha, Scottsbluff (NE) and Council Bluffs (IA)
- Type of Medical Equipment:
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? No
- Audience served:
- Other Details: n/a
- 1If you or your organization would like to learn more about how you can help with assistive technology reuse, contact Steve Miller (531) 207-2226.
- 2Contact the Network: a) Do you need equipment or do you have equipment to donate? To search equipment availability or to donate equipment, find a network partner near you listed below and visit at4all.com (Some network partners have their equipment listed and you will have access to other options.) b) Do you have equipment that is no longer usable?Contact the Nebraska Recycling Council
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Chrissy’s Closet – FREE “Virtual Closet”
Program Description:
Free medical equipment and supplies exchange with pick-up and drop-off near Lincoln, Nebraska or Free for Shipping for smaller items.
- Service Area:Lincoln area
- Type of Medical Equipment:
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
- Audience served:
- Other Details: n/a
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Blue Rivers AAA – Equipment Donations & Family Caregiver Support
Program Description:
Since 1974, we have joined in a collaborative effort to assist, protect, and advocate for elderly Nebraskans so that they may choose the community-based living options that suit them best.
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging continues to be a vital local resource for seniors age 60 and over in our service area. Blue Rivers AAA has an 8-county service area in Southeast Nebraska: Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, and Thayer County.
Our Administrative Office is located in Beatrice, Nebraska, the county seat of Gage County. Donations of gently used durable medical equipment and incontinence supplies are also accepted.
One area of the Family Caregiver Support Program is to provide Supplemental Services to assist with the cost of identified services (such as Personal Emergency Response System, simple home modifications, durable medical equipment, etc.) offered on a limited basis to compliment the care provided by the caregiver.
- Service Area:Southeast Nebraska: Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, and Thayer County
- Type of Medical Equipment: Medical equipment
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes/No
- Audience served:
- those in need
- Other Details: n/a
- 1For more information call 402-223-1376 or 888-989-9417.
- 2Check to see if the available equipment is free or not.
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ALS in the Heartland (ALSITH) – Equipment Loan Program
Program Description:
ALS in the Heartland (ALSITH) is not funded by, or affiliated with, the national ALS Association (ALSA). All funds raised by ALSITH remain in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota to solely and immediately support people with ALS living in those states.
ALS in the Heartland loans or purchases various equipment at no charge, such as mobility items, communication devices, shower/tub chairs, and daily living aides.
- Service Area:Nebraska and western Iowa
- Type of Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment including:
- 1Scooters
- 2Walkers
- 3Bath aides
- 4Lifts
- 5Portable ramps
- 6Communication aids.
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
- Audience served:
- people with ALS in Heartland’s service area of Nebraska and western Iowa
- Other Details: n/a
- 1In order to access ALS in the Heartland’s Equipment Loan Program the followingrequirements must be met:a) The patient must have an ALS diagnosis from a qualified neurologist;b) The patient or caregiver must have completed the Equipment Loan Agreement and Waiver provided by ALS in the Heartland;The patient must reside in ALS in the Heartland’s service area of Nebraska and western Iowa
- 2Requesting Equipment:a) Equipment requests should be made to ALS in the Heartland’s Equipment Loan Program.b) Requests can be made by patients, their caregivers or attending medical professionals.
- 3Equipment Delivery:a. Equipment delivery method is in large part determined by the equipment’s size, value and the delivery location. Most items can be delivered by a Patient Services team member in the Omaha and Lincoln metropolitan areas. Small equipment items appropriate to mail will be sent directly to the patient. Large items or equipment needs geographically distant areas from Omaha will be handled on a case-by case basis with oversight provided by the equipment coordinator.b. Equipment purchased from a third party is shipped directly to the patient unless otherwise arranged.c. Equipment can also be picked up at ALS in the Heartland located at 1320 S. 119th Street in Omaha.
- 4Thank you for your generous consideration of sharing equipment with others impacted by ALS. We appreciate your kindness and understanding collecting these items may take 30-60 days for ALS in the Heartland.
- 5For any equipment loan inquiries or to request specific information, please contact Blaine Morse, Patient Services and Equipment Coordinator, at 402.592.2374 x201.
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Mobility Equipment Restoration
Program Description:
Mobility Equipment Restoration is led by an Omaha NE couple, Marne and Hans Iwand. It is a non-profit organization that restores and custom builds wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and various types of equipment for children with special needs.
Their goal is to provide the equipment at little or no cost to families. They accept donations of used mobility equipment that we then refurbish and donate to children in need.
- Service Area:Omaha area
- Type of Medical Equipment:
- 1Wheelchairs,
- 2Strollers,
- 3Walkers, and
- 4Various types of equipment.
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
- Audience served:
- children in need
- Other Details: n/a
- 1Please contact them if you have used equipment you would like to donate (MOBILITYEQUIPMENTRESTORATION@GMAIL.COM, 402-415-7338).
- 2Currently we have limited funds and support, so we are only able to serve a few children at a time. Priority is given to families that don’t have the financial means to obtain the needed equipment on their own. Please contact us and we will help however we can.
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Aging Office of Western Nebraska (AOWN) – Durable Medical Equipment
Program Description:
The AOWN has limited inventory of durable medical equipment items such as commodes, walkers, bath benches, and other items. These items can be loaned out at no charge to the elderly for as long as needed.
- Service Area:Western Nebraska (also known as the Panhandle: Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, and Sioux counties)
- Type of Medical Equipment:
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
- Audience served:
- Other Details: n/a
- 1AOWN is always looking for donations of gently used medical equipment if you have any you would like to donate contact us.
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First United Methodist Church Omaha – HELP Closet
Program Description:
Their “HELP Closet” – or Health Equipment Lending Program, where anyone can stop by to borrow our walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, canes, crutches, and more!
- Service Area: Omaha
- Type of Medical Equipment:
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
- Audience served:
- Other Details: n/a
- 1No information about accepting equipment donations and about equipment price. According to Nebraska 211 – they loan donated equipment; free according to your article on Free wheelchairs, free mobility scooters, and other free mobility aids in Nebraska.
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Methodist Physicians Clinic – Methodist Equipment Loan Program
Program Description:
The Methodist Equipment Loan Program provides patients in need with access to free home medical equipment through a recycle-and-reuse program, enabling them to focus on recovery at home.
- Service Area: Omaha
- Type of Medical Equipment:
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
- Audience served:
- those who are unable to afford medical equipment
- Other Details: n/a
- 1Please call to inquire about availability or specific equipment requests.
- 2Monetary donations are accepted to help maintain equipment and enable the program to continue and grow. Donations of home medical equipment in working order are also welcome.
- 3The Equipment Loan Program is available at this location: Omaha , NE 68114.
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United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska – Tech Tools Technology
Program Description:
The Tech Tools, A Developmental Technology Library offers adaptive technology libraries at eleven popular locations in Nebraska.
Hundreds of adapted tools and devices are available for children, teens, adults and professionals at no cost!
- Service Area: Nebraska
- Type of Medical Equipment:
- Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
- Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
- Audience served:
- Other Details: n/a
- 1They accept as donations equipment and batteries.
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