It’s important to ask suppliers if they participate in Medicare before you get durable medical equipment. If suppliers do participate, they must accept assignment, that is, the full cost of the hospital bed.

Your doctor might order a hospital bed for you to use at home for many reasons, such as if you’re in severe pain, having trouble breathing, or experiencing swelling in your legs and feet.

Begin by familiarizing your child with the toilet. Allow them to observe others using it, including you or older siblings. Explain how the big toilet works, using simple language they can understand. Make it less intimidating by involving them in the process, such as allowing them to flush or wash their hands afterward.