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Orland Township Nurses' Closet provides residents with medical equipment at no cost for a 60-day period. Residents may find equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, shower chairs, unopened disposable pads and adult incontinence products.
Village of Schaumburg loans out medical equipmentto Schaumburg Township residents for 90 days.
Chicago Chesed Fund Inc. offers a wide array of medical equipment to those suffering from illness, free of charge.

Services

General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Campus in Northfield operates a Lending Closet from which people can borrow durable medical equipment. The Lending Closet is particularly useful for older adults who are recovering at home after surgery or illness. Items can be borrowed for a period of three months. Extended borrowing periods can sometimes be accommodated, if inventory permits.
Lemont Township offers gently used medical equipment to township residents. Those needing a piece of medical equipment can visit the office and borrow items for as long as needed. When done, sanitize the items and return them to the township. Available items may include canes, crutches, knee scooters, shower chairs, walkers, wheelchairs, and more.
Village of Evergreen Park rents out medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, and more.
Riverside Township Nurse's Closet makes durable medical equipment available to Riverside Township residents on short-term loans (no more than 3 months). Available for loan at no charge. Available equipment may include commodes, bath benches and seats, walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
Village of Hoffman Estates Health & Human Services provides a variety of health services to the adult and senior community including vaccinations, TB skin testing, cholesterol testing, hemoglobin A1C screenings, a medical equipment lending closet, and a monthly senior luncheon.

Services

Blood Pressure Screening
Clinical Cholesterol/Triglycerides Tests
Diabetes Screening
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Tuberculosis Screening
General Immunization
ALS United Greater Chicago sells and provides supplies necessary to manage health for those with ALS.

Services

General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Palos Township offers medical supplies which residents may borrow for an unlimited time. Supplies include wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower chairs, and toilet seats/chairs. Supply is dependent on donations and is first come first served.
Clinicians are available at all hours by phone to answer questions and dispatch someone to the bedside, if necessary. Medical equipment and medications are delivered to the home a well, and respite care provides up to 5 days of Medicare-certified inpatient care for a hospice patient so that family members can take a break from their caregiving duties to relax, unwind, recharge, travel, recover from an illness or attend other events.

Services

Respite Care
Hospice Care
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Clinicians are available at all hours by phone to answer questions and dispatch someone to the bedside, if necessary. Medical equipment and medications are delivered to the home a well, and respite care provides up to 5 days of Medicare-certified inpatient care for a hospice patient so that family members can take a break from their caregiving duties to relax, unwind, recharge, travel, recover from an illness or attend other events.

Services

Respite Care
Hospice Care
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Allows individuals who reside in Troy Township with a temporary or permanent disability to borrow medical equipment. Including: - Wheelchairs. - Walkers. - Canes. - Knee scooters. - Crutches. - Other equipment may be available as donations are received.

Services

General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Assists low income individuals with a range of needs including: - Mobility equipment, (e.g., wheelchairs, prostheses, walkers, vehicle modifications). - Ramps and minor house modifications for accessibility. - Medical equipment (not including medical bills). - Prostheses.

Services

Bathroom Modification Services
Prosthetic Devices
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
Ramp Construction Services
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
- Advocates for the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. - Coordinates public disability awareness activities including presentations to community groups. - Assists individuals with hearing and speech disabilities access communication needs. - Assists with independent living skills training (money management, assertiveness training, self-advocacy, etc.). - Provides information and referral services. - Provides peer mentoring for individual and group settings. - Provides transition services such as moving qualified individuals from nursing facilities or other institutions to independent living. - Assists youth with disabilities transition from high school to adult life. - Provides personal assistant services. - Operates a Community Advocacy Training program for youth and adults. - Assists individuals with vision loss or blindness acquire assistive devices and skills training. - Operates a medical equipment loan program. - Provides mentoring for parents of youth with disabilities. - Operates an ITAC amplified phone selection center.

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Advocacy
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Centers for Independent Living
Transition Services for Students With Disabilities
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Bloom Township offers a variety of Health & Exercise programs such as a medical loan closet, podiatry services, chair yoga, and line dancing aimed at serving senior members of the community.

Services

General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Dance Instruction
Yoga
Older Adults
Podiatry/Foot Care
Proviso Township provides medical equipment for loans whenever possible. Individuals may borrow equipment for up to 30 days and renew monthly. The Township also accepts donations of medical equipment in good condition.

Services

General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
General Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
The Durable Medical Equipment Exchange is a free service that connects people with disabilities to organizations, companies, and individuals who have available durable medical equipment they can use. Equipment includes items such as: wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches, power chairs, commodes, seating, and positioning items.
Angelcare and Medical Equipment Supply provides the basic medical supplies such as band-aids, washing solution, thermometers, dressings, gauze, etc.

Services

General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Village of Morton Grove lends walkers, canes, and other health equipment for periods of up to 12 months.
A non-residential, non-profit organization that provides programs and services to maximize the independence of people with disabilities. The mission is to partner with people with disabilities who want to live independently and participate fully in society. Provides 5 core services: - Independent Living Skills training. - Peer Support. - Individual and Systems Advocacy. - Information and Referral services. - Transition services. Additional Programs and services provided at this time include: - Older Individuals who are blind/low vision. - Free Equipment Loan program. - Amplified phone demonstration. - Emergency services.

Services

Personal Care
Specialized Telecommunications Equipment
Advocacy
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Information
Centers for Independent Living
Information and Referral
Peer Counseling
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Can loan out a limited selection of medical equipment (walker, cane, shower seat, wheelchair, transfer seat, etc.). Items may be loaned for up to 90 days.

Services

General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
Medical exchange program for residents. Supplies include: wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, portable toilets, raised toilet seats, shower chairs, etc.

Services

General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
Operates a durable medical equipment loan program free of charge (90-days) for wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, bath seats, etc. with the option of one renewal, available on a first-come, first served basis.

Services

General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
A non-residential, non-profit organization that provides programs and services to maximize the independence of people with disabilities. The mission is to partner with people with disabilities who want to live independently and participate fully in society. Provides 5 core services: - Independent Living Skills training. - Peer Support. - Individual and Systems Advocacy. - Information and Referral services. - Transition services. Additional Programs and services provided at this time include: - Older Individuals who are blind/low vision. - Free Equipment Loan program. - Amplified phone demonstration. - Emergency services.

Services

Personal Care
Specialized Telecommunications Equipment
Advocacy
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Information
Centers for Independent Living
Information and Referral
Peer Counseling
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision