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...
General Equipment
All you want to know about equipment in general for elderly parents
Does Medicare Cover Elbow Braces ?
Does Medicare cover elbow braces ? Yes, Medicare Part B typically gives 80% coverage to "medically necessary" elbow braces prescribed by a...
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...
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...
Does Medicare Cover Humidifiers ?
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...
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...
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...
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...
Does Medicare Cover Diabetic Shoes and Inserts ?
I am very lucky in that neither my mom, nor I, suffer from diabetes, although that is not to say that my mom doesn't have the necessary health...