It can be devastating when a member of the family suddenly has
a need for medical equipment such as a wheelchair or hospital
bed, and the situation becomes even more difficult if this equipment
is hard to find. But one supplier is dedicated to making this
process and quick and easy as possible, ensuring loved ones and
their families are taken care of with kindness and convenience.
At Freedom Medical Solutions, located in Fayetteville between
Michael's and Midas, you will find a spacious, well-lit 3,400-square-foot
showroom, dedicated to home medical equipment, service and repair.
The facility is designed to allow customers to try out the products
before they buy and to see many different styles and colors of
the equipment to suit their individual needs.
Owner Bill Talley says having retail showroom in the durable
medical equipment industry is important to customers. "The
this industry, the typical facility is small, disorganized, and
has no showroom or very limited stock," he explained. "Customers
are usually required to select their merchandise from catalogs
and wait up to a week to take delivery of an item."
Freedom Medical, in contrast, maintains a large inventory of
home medical equipment from nebulizers and hospital beds to power
wheelchairs and bathroom safety items. Same day delivery is included
with the purchase of most items, and the company has flexible
hours to accommodate those individuals who have to work around
a job schedule or care for a loved one.
Along with equipment, Freedom Medical has developed a wide range
of services to help people accommodate disabilities within their
homes. The company has partnered with a licensed home remodeling
professional who can provide modifications to enable the client
to live comfortably, with increased independence, in their own
home, whether this means widening a doorway and modifying a bathroom
or adding a full basement apartment.
Talley says that people are often unfamiliar with the various
products that can help an aging parent cope with disabilities
while maintaining their independence.
"One customer required a hospital bed, bathroom equipment
and a lift chair to accommodate her father, a stroke patient
about to be released from a local rehabilitation facility," Talley
said. "With our large on hand inventory, our response time
is often the same day. Her selections were delivered that afternoon,
and she is able to call on us whenever she has other needs."
One popular item installed by Freedom Medical is the stairglide,
which allows access to the second story or basement of the home
when someone can no longer climb the stairs without assistance.
Talley says this is his favorite service to offer, addressing
the "whole home, whole person."
Freedom Medical is an approved Medicare supplier and can secure
reimbursement to customers for Medicare approved expenditures.
The staff is trained and knowledgeable and has secured manufacturer
service training on the equipment that they offer.
"Our greatest enjoyment is knowing we are able to make
a positive difference in someone's daily life," Talley said.
Freedom Medical Solutions is at 49-B Hudson Plaza in Fayetteville,
between Michael's and Midas. Hours of operation are Monday -
Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m.
to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information,
call 678-817-7281.
