by Gareth Williams | Feb 28, 2020 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene, Safety
Raised toilet seat weight capacity: over 180 examples 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... by Gareth Williams | Feb 21, 2020 | Beginners Info, Health Care
Does Medicare cover lift chairs ? 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... by Gareth Williams | Feb 21, 2020 | Beginners Info, Health Care
Does Medicare cover trapeze bars ? 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... by Gareth Williams | Feb 20, 2020 | Beginners Info, Health Care
Does Medicare cover elbow braces ? Does Medicare cover elbow braces ? Yes, Medicare Part B typically covers medically necessary elbow braces if they have been prescribed by a Medicare-approved doctor. If you can’t get coverage under Medicare you may be able to... by Gareth Williams | Feb 19, 2020 | Beginners Info, Health Care
Does Medicare cover dehumidifiers ? 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... by Gareth Williams | Feb 18, 2020 | Beginners Info, Health Care
Does Medicare pay for neck braces ? 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... by Gareth Williams | Feb 17, 2020 | Beginners Info, Health Care
Does Medicare cover knee braces ? 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... by Gareth Williams | Feb 17, 2020 | Beginners Info, Health Care
Does Medicare cover wrist braces ? 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... by Gareth Williams | Feb 17, 2020 | Beginners Info, Health Care
Does Medicare cover back braces ? 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... by Gareth Williams | Feb 17, 2020 | Beginners Info, Health Care
Does Medicare cover scales ? With so many elderly loved ones suffering from illnesses related to surplus weight, scales are very important devices to help our loved ones monitor any weight gains or losses. And as with all other pieces of equipment that we need for... 
