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Purchase vs Rental of Mobility and Home Accessibility Equipment

So you have taken on a temporary injury or succumbed to a debilitating circumstance
in life, and you ask yourself, what do I need to make my quality of life easier? Well if
your financial situation permits, just buy everything you need. Money gives you
options. If you want to exercise that option to buy every piece of equipment brand
spanking new, all the power to you. At some point, you may realize it was a big waste.

Like most consumers, we exercise a try before you buy mentality for purchases. In the
home medical industry, most of the equipment available either comes with a
substantial price tag, impacts your daily life personally or a mix of both. What about
used equipment you ask? Yes, used is always a great choice to spread out those
equipment dollars. Understandably, It’s hard to find quickly and dealers in the industry
shy away from used equipment to control hygienic issues, reduce warranty claims and
to be able to sleep better at night.

Why not consider Renting?

If you travelled to a foreign country for a vacation, would you buy a car outright and
then try to sell it, or better yet, ditch it and torch it? You would rent. It would be a huge
waste to purchase for the time you are there. Also, what are you going to do with it
when you no longer require it? The same is true for an acute injury or rehab situation.
The likelihood of needing the equipment for long periods of times (greater than 6
months) is rare. And if you did buy equipment, what are you going to do with it
afterwards? It most likely will go to the land of forgotten rehab equipment.

A prime example of suitable home accessibility equipment as rentals are modular
accessibility ramps. These aluminum ramp systems are designed specifically for
rentals. You need safe access to your home for a short period of time. It is hugely cost
effective over the purchase of a full accessible ramp system. If you do have the money
and want to build a “wooden” ramp, go ahead and build. There’s nothing wrong with
wanting that type of solution. However, if your needs change in a couple months, what
is the most likely end result of all that wood? (wood graveyard)

To put it all together, certain home accessibility products fill a huge need for rental
equipment. Rental ramps pose no real hygiene risks. With rental ramp systems you get
what you need in the timeframe you need it. Service or adjustments to the temporary
ramp are upheld by your provider. There are no wasteful costs. Most Importantly it
never will be “your problem” whilst you use it or when it is no longer needed.

If you are teetering on the fence, to purchase or rent, try renting a ramp from Regional
Ramp. It may make the difference for you.