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Have thought about it. Just reading about the fall mats - apparently not to be walked on. Was thinking about Bill falling at night when he makes a 'bathroom run'. But gather it could actually make him fall if he walked on it. Although one mentioned it was good with walkers - which he is now using. No idea if Medicare B covers something like that. I do think they cover shower chairs. When that option was offered to Bill some time ago he turned it down. Didn't want toilet safely standing rail either but when I added it he discovered it really helped him.

Has anyone had Medicare B cover items that help an elderly person? They did cover is fire-engine red walker with it's own seat if needed. Not sturdy enough to help him get off the floor unfortunately, even with brakes on.

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I would ask his doctor if Medicare B covers the items you need. I believe
the doctor could order them for you so pretty sure he would know what
Medicare B covers since he orders these items for his patients.
Please let me know what you find out.

Hi @billchitwood, when my husband was getting Physical Therapy at home for his broken hip, one of the therapists did a fall recobvery exercise. He was on the floor and she moved a sturdy dining room chair over to him so he could manuever himself with his arms using the seat to sit on it. My husband was able to do that. It was my job to bring the chair over to him. Maybe you can get some assistance with Physical Therapy through Medicare.