DME stands for durable medical equipment. According to the Social Security Administration, durable medical equipment is defined as “equipment which can withstand repeated use, is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose, generally is not useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury, and is appropriate for use in the home.”
DME can assist with activities of daily living, which include getting in and out of bed, using the toilet, dressing, bathing, and other forms of mobility. Not to mention, when used correctly, the right type of medical equipment can improve safety and decrease the risk of falls. Many patients depend on DME to function independently in their homes and communities. One study titled Mobility Assistive Device Use in Older Adults stated 29.4% of adults 65 years and older reported using some type of assistive device within the prior month when they were outside the home and 26.2% reported using them inside the home. Finding the right type of equipment to assist your active lifestyle can be life changing.
Some examples of DME available for purchase or rent at Qualimed include rollators, walkers, wheelchairs, transport chairs, lift chairs, power scooters, hospital beds, shower chairs, grab bars, bedside commodes, stationary and portable concentrators, CPAPs, BiPAPs and more.
We are here to help! Our storefront is equipped with power mobility scooters, lift chairs, wheelchairs, and much more in numerous shapes and sizes for you to try out.
Visit us today, where our knowledgeable customer service representatives can point you in the right direction toward gaining comfort and independence.
