When caring for a loved one at home, comfort and support are essential. One piece of equipment that can make a significant difference in both the patient's quality of life and the caregiver's ease of care is a home care bed. These beds are designed with the unique needs of patients in mind, offering adjustable features, safety mechanisms, and enhanced mobility. While purchasing a home care bed might be ideal for long-term use, renting one can be a more practical and economical solution, especially for short-term needs.

What causes urinary incontinence?

Urinary incontinence has a wide range of potential causes including various medical conditions, certain medications and constipation. Bladder leakage can also be triggered by issues that are unique to either males or females such as removal of the prostate or pregnancy. It’s always best to seek advice from a doctor or health professional to help you understand more about what is causing the problem. 

Whether a patient is coming home from the hospital to recover from surgery or a going on a trip away with assistive equipment, there are many reasons why a hospital bed may only be needed for a short period of time. Heavier equipment such as hospital beds and air mattresses are significant purchases and are potentially inconvenient to move out after the period of care ends. On the other hand, renting a hospital bed for a longer period can quickly add up. In this guide we explain more about hiring a medical bed and key things you should consider.

The process of adding a hospital bed to your home can be daunting.

You’ll need to rearrange rooms, or perhaps give up pieces of furniture to make space. This is to say nothing of the emotional toll involved: A hospital bed in your home means someone may be in hospice care or is recovering from a serious illness or injury.