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...
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All you want to know about caring for elderly parents
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...
Does Medicare Cover Scales ?
With so many elderly loved one's suffering from illnesses related to surplus weight, scales are very important devices to help our loved ones...
Does Medicare Cover Continuous Passive Motion Machines ?
With the number of elderly adults that I know who have had total, and partial knee replacement surgery, I can imagine that many people are wondering...
Does Medicare Cover Knee Walkers ?
Knee walkers, or knee scooters, are a very popular way of getting around, if you have a lower leg injury. I have to say they might be a bit too hard...
Will Medicare Pay For My Equipment Rental ?
As our elderly parents get older, the frequency with which we have to buy different pieces of safety equipment, and medications, accelerates at a...
Does Medicare Cover Exercise Equipment ?
Every day, I help my mom go through her little routine of exercises to keep her back strong, and to make sure her hip replacement doesn't do...
Does Medicare Cover Bed Wedges ?
About 20 months ago my mom had hip surgery at 88 yrs old, and we were trying to work out whether or not she would need some kind of bed rail to stop...