“Years ago, I needed a wheelchair,” recalls Betty Gerving of Bismarck, ND. “Fortunately, I was able to borrow one from the NDAD office in Minot. I even used it on my vacation.”

At the time, Minot was the closest NDAD location to Betty. But years later, after undergoing ankle surgery, she found herself needing medical equipment again—this time for a short-term recovery.

“I had to be immobile for eight weeks,” Betty explains. “I knew I needed help, but I didn’t want to buy a bunch of equipment I’d only use for a short time.”

Instead of traveling to Minot, Betty was able to call the NDAD office right in Bismarck.

“Joan was friendly and easy to work with,” Betty says. “She set me up with a wheelchair, shower chair, and toilet seat riser. It was so helpful to borrow the equipment. I used it for 90 days—exactly the time I needed it. NDAD saved me so much money.”

Betty was so impressed with the service that she recommended NDAD to a friend recovering from surgery.

“There are so many services available, and I knew NDAD could help,” she says. “Don’t hesitate to call. This is a free service to help everyone. I’ve had a great experience every time I’ve needed help.”

NDAD’s Healthcare Equipment Loan Program (HELP) allows North Dakotans to borrow durable medical equipment for up to three months—completely free of charge. No application or financial qualification is required. Available inventory includes bed rails, canes, walkers, rollators, manual and power wheelchairs, scooters, knee walkers, shower chairs, transfer benches, toilet seat risers, and more.

If you need healthcare equipment for a short time, contact your nearest NDAD office to learn more.