How do you shop for assistive technology and daily living aids?

Good question, I guess it depends on the client and whether they can get out to a store to look & try things, and if they have mobility issues it can be difficult, so some will shop online for convenience.

As a Youth & Disability support worker many of my clients need different mobility aids and other specialized equipment, many of the clients OTs help them with finding the correct equipment, and even bring the equipment to the clients home, adjust and instruct the client in its use. But some client like to look around the shops for price comparison, especially if they are not eligible for funding.

I had to buy a walking stick last year for myself, I did look online, but was unsure which one would be better for me, because of my hands, so I shopped around for style & price comparison and one of the stores were very helpful, making sure my walking stick was the correct height for me, they even suggested one with an arthritis handle, because of Raynard's in my hands, they even made sure I walked around the store to get the feel of it. They were slightly dearer, but the service made up for the price. Much to my disgust we can't claim for it through our Health Insurance company, which I think is grossly unfair, given how much I pay each month.

I felt this particular store were very helpful and would recommend them, because of the help they offer, even people buying mobility scooter is allowed to drive around the shop and car park to learn how to control the scooter. Where as one of the other stores was less then helpful, hand no suggestion in regards to my hands issue.

I prefer to search online first to view and compare different options and get information about the product. Depending on the type of product, I might want to see it in a store too or ask questions about it before buying it, or I might be fine with purchasing it online.

I usually search for aids for specific tasks, but I'm open to different ideas/possibilities if they help with the issue I need the aid for. I don't always focus on a specific kind of product. Sometimes when browsing I also find out about a product that might be useful for me that I was unaware of before.

There are not tight limits on how much I can spend on aids, but I consider the costs in comparison with how much I need the aid or how much it will help me. I don't want to purchase a really expensive aid if I can settle for a cheaper option or if I'm not sure how helpful the aid will be for me.

I go online to comparison shop. If I need a fairly large item with weight then I buy it locally after researching it. If it's a small item I will order it online. For example, I am having knee replacement surgery Monday and will need two items in my home when I leave the hospital - a raised toilet seat which I am buying Friday from a medical supply store a few blocks away - and another small item which I have already ordered online.

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I go online, some stores~well, all stores really do not have the kind of assistive devices that I am looking for. They have stuff like bed pans and scooters and stuff like that. I finally found a vehicular assistive device online. Its like they do not realize that the disabled and crippled need to drive, have the same desire to drive, and must drive 20 miles to work.

Go online but if it is a medical need get your dr to give you a prescription and a medical store may cover it with your insurance

Online is my preferred choice. I can take my time and compare a prices from different sites. My favorite site is: http://www.medicalgearforlife.com/