The Lending Cupboard
The Lending Cupboard is a lending library of medical equipment and daily living aids serving Central Alberta with 16,000+ items and 110+ volunteers. They provide hassle-free equipment borrowing with staff assistance to understand needs and ensure proper setup for comfort and safe
- Emphasis on daily living aids
- Rentals available
- In-home assessment
- Showroom
- 55 client reviews (4.8★ average)
Strong fit for daily living aids.
The Lending Cupboard is a lending library of medical equipment and daily living aids serving Central Alberta with 16,000+ items and 110+ volunteers. They provide hassle-free equipment borrowing with staff assistance to understand needs and ensure proper setup for comfort and safety.
Bring a driver's license — sign-out process is quick and simple
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What they're known for.
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Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Post-surgery recovery (hip, knee replacements)
- Short-term equipment loan during recovery
- Limited mobility, post-surgical rehabilitation
- Out-of-town visitors needing equipment during Red Deer stays or appointments
Ask first if
- Some equipment (e.g. knee scooters) may require a doctor's requisition
- 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 Red Deer families.
Red Deer, AB
In their own words.
“Please consider putting The Lending Cupboard on your donation list. The service I received was exceptional and the variety of aides available were indispensable in my recovery from hip replacement surgery. Thank you!”
“Amazing staff. Incredibly helpful. Nice to have a store and a place like this to get living aids for seniors or people that need it. Thank you for all your help that you’ve done for us!”
Excerpts from public Google reviews. See all reviews on the provider's Google listing.
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|---|---|---|---|
| The Lending Cupboard · this provider | 55 | 4.8 | Daily Living Aids |
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What types of equipment can I borrow from The Lending Cupboard? +
The Lending Cupboard offers a wide range of mobility and daily-living aids including walkers, bed rails, raised toilet seats with handles, bath lift seats, and knee scooters, among other assistive devices. Reviewers consistently note the large variety of items available for loan.
Do I need a doctor's note or prescription to borrow equipment? +
Most equipment can be borrowed with just a signature and a driver's license, according to multiple reviewers. However, at least one reviewer noted that certain items, such as a knee scooter, required a doctor's requisition, so it may be worth confirming requirements for specific equipment before visiting.
Is this service available to people of all ages, not just seniors? +
Yes — reviewers include people in their 20s dealing with chronic illness as well as adults recovering from surgeries, indicating the service is open to anyone who needs assistive equipment, regardless of age.
Can people from outside Red Deer use this service? +
Out-of-town visitors have successfully used The Lending Cupboard, and staff have accommodated borrowers who needed to keep equipment until they returned to Red Deer for follow-up appointments.
How is The Lending Cupboard funded? +
The organization is staffed by volunteers and relies on community donations. Several reviewers specifically encourage others to consider donating to help keep the service running.
How long has The Lending Cupboard been operating in Red Deer? +
At least one family reported using the service for over 30 years across multiple injuries, surgeries, and aging-related needs, suggesting the organization has a long-established presence in the community.
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