by Gareth Williams | Feb 28, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Safety
I had to look into raised toilet seats, to find one for after my mom’s hip replacement surgery. And I didn’t have a clue what the difference was between all these white donut-shaped things, until we bought one, and we saw that we didn’t want that...by Gareth Williams | Feb 21, 2020 | Beginners Info, General Equipment, Health Care
If you look after an elderly loved one with mobility issues, and who also struggles a great deal with getting out of any kind of chair, you may have looked at lift chairs. As this is a very common problem, especially for those like my mom who suffer from arthritis, I...by Gareth Williams | Feb 21, 2020 | Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Health Care
As my mom has aged, I have noticed that it takes her more effort, and that it’s more difficult for her to sit up in bed at times. Then recently when she bruised her ribs in a slip, we actually considered getting a trapeze bar for her bed, so she could pull...by Gareth Williams | Feb 20, 2020 | Beginners Info, General Equipment, Health Care
Does Medicare cover elbow braces ? Yes, Medicare Part B typically gives 80% coverage to “medically necessary” elbow braces prescribed by a Medicare-enrolled doctor and acquired from a Medicare-approved supplier at the Medicare-apporved price. Contents...by Gareth Williams | Feb 19, 2020 | Beginners Info, General Equipment, Health Care
If you look after an elderly parent, as I do with my mom, you will know that one of the last things you want is to live in a damp house. Our home has a lot of problems with damp, so I invested in a dehumidifier, and it really made a huge difference. Does...by Gareth Williams | Feb 18, 2020 | Beginners Info, General Equipment, Health Care
As our loved ones get older and their health declines, even if it is not serious, the costs of all the different pieces of equipment they need starts to really add up, and you really have to brace yourself for what is coming next … Please excuse me that little...by Gareth Williams | Feb 17, 2020 | Beginners Info, General Equipment, Health Care
If your elderly loved ones are anything like my own mom, they will have the heating cranked all the way up just to stay warm, and this can really dry the air out, leading to a lot of throat tickles and dry coughs. One solution is a humidifier, which can put a little...by Gareth Williams | Feb 17, 2020 | Beginners Info, General Equipment, Health Care
Over the last 18 months, since my mom had her hip replacement surgery, her right knee has become more and more troublesome. As her caregiver, and as “he who investigates for solutions to problems”, I have been looking into knee replacement surgery and...by Gareth Williams | Feb 17, 2020 | Beginners Info, General Equipment, Health Care
This week I have been taking a good look at different types of wrist braces, as I am trying to find something that could help my Mom with an arthritic, and rather weak wrist. And as usual, I am also looking at how much this will cost … Does Medicare cover wrist...by Gareth Williams | Feb 17, 2020 | Beginners Info, General Equipment, Health Care
Over the last year or so, my mom’s back has been becoming very tired and rather hunched over, and mom and I have been discussing what she can do about this. One of the options is back braces, so I started to take a tentative look at what’s out there. And...We and use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. We may store and/or access information on a device and process personal data, such as your IP address and browsing data, for personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development. Additionally, we may utilize precise geolocation data and identification through device scanning.
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