AJ's Loan Cupboard
Care that adapts as needs change.
Post-surgery recovery and short-term equipment loans. Community-run, volunteer-staffed lending library for medical equipment.
Donate what you can on each visit to help sustain this community service
Donate what you can on each visit to help sustain this community service
What families look for first.
Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Post-surgery recovery and short-term equipment loans
- Respite weeks
- Limited mobility
Ask first if
- Equipment is loaned at no charge and run entirely by volunteers; donations are encouraged to keep the service going
- Hospital discharge
A calmer first step.
Brief phone conversation
Share what is happening, who needs care, and whether the need is urgent or exploratory.
Care needs and schedule review
Discuss mobility, memory, safety, meals, personal care, household help, and preferred visit times.
Caregiver matching
The team looks for fit based on care level, personality, language preferences, and comfort.
Start small, adjust as needed
Many families begin with shorter visits, then adjust the plan as the senior becomes comfortable.
Serving Medicine Hat families.
Medicine Hat, AB
Questions families actually ask.
Does AJ's Loan Cupboard charge for equipment? +
AJ's Loan Cupboard provides medical equipment on a loan basis at no charge to the user. The organization is run entirely by volunteers and relies on community donations to continue operating.
What types of medical equipment can I borrow from AJ's? +
Reviewers mention borrowing walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, canes, shower chairs, toilet safety arms, reachers, polar cuffs, and surgical shoes. The selection appears to cover a broad range of short-term mobility and recovery needs.
Is AJ's Loan Cupboard suitable for supporting a family member whose care needs are increasing? +
Several families have used AJ's as a loved one's needs progressed, borrowing items from walkers through to wheelchairs and hospital beds over time. The service appears well suited to supporting changing care needs at home.
How quickly can equipment be obtained? +
Multiple reviewers describe receiving equipment quickly, with one noting same-day or very fast turnaround when needed urgently. Response times may vary depending on volunteer availability and equipment stock.
Can I use AJ's if I am visiting Medicine Hat but live elsewhere? +
At least one reviewer confirmed they were able to borrow equipment while recovering at a relative's home in Medicine Hat even though they did not live there, suggesting the service is accessible to visitors.
Are there any caveats families should be aware of before visiting? +
One reviewer noted that a specific volunteer provided a noticeably unpleasant experience, so interactions can vary depending on who is on duty. Overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, but families should be aware the experience is volunteer-dependent.
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