The Mount Desert Nursing Association has a Loan Closet of durable medical equipment, such as walkers, canes, bath chairs, commodes and other such items, available to all Mount Desert Island residents for short-term use. There is no cost for borrowing items. However, donations are appreciated. MDNA also accepts donations for its Loan Closet of durable medical equipment which are no longer needed by the donor or their family member.

The Mount Desert Nursing Association will be offering on-going free cane assessments to the public. Any persons interested in having their canes checked for adequate tread on tips, installation of new tips if needed, installation of ice prongs for walking on winter snow and ice, and assessment of proper cane fit and use, may come to the Mount Desert Nursing Association offices Mondays at 12 Summit Road in Northeast Harbor from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. Persons using walkers or other assistive walking devices may also bring those for purchase at cost.