Senior Resources Southeast KRW 2018-19 Directory

of home medical equipment and supplies: • aids for daily living • ambulatory aids • bathroom safety products • braces and supports • compression hosiery • diabetes management supplies • infusion pumps and sup- plies • incontinence management products • lift chairs • ostomy and wound care management products • oxygen tanks and respira- tory care equipment • tube feeding pumps and supplies • wheelchairs and scooters Home medical equipment companies provide more then products. They can provide a range of profes- sional services that include: • certified compression garment fitter • certified orthopedic fitter • enterostomal therapist • nutrition support dietitian • registered and licensed H OME M EDICAL E QUIPMENT AND S UPPLIES

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practical nurses • registered pharmacist • rehab specialist • respiratory therapist

ndependence. Security. Good health. Goals desired by us all. But, as we grow older, attaining and maintaining these goals is more challeng- ing. Innovations and advance- ments in home medical equip- ment have made it easier for older adults to reach these goals and to remain in their own homes. Home can be a personal residence or an apart- ment in a continuing care/retirement community or other complex. Whether recovering from an accident, illness or surgery; living with a disability; or, adjusting to the normal effects of growing older, living at home can be a realistic and attainable goal. Home medical equipment companies provide the ser- vices, equipment and supplies to assist many individuals who believe home is where they want to be. In consulta- tion with your physician and other health care professionals, the right products and services can be prescribed and provid- ed. Many of these products and services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. Here is a partial list

Your insurance coverage may include several preferred providers of home medical equipment, supplies and ser- vices. To help you decide which provider to use, ask your physician or relatives and friends who may have been served by a home med- ical equipment company. Or, contact the companies yourself and ask questions that include: • Will the provider bill my insurance, Medicare and/or Medicaid when appropri- ate? • Does the provider train, supervise and monitor its clinical services and delivery personnel? • Will the company deliver the products and provide instructions on their use? • Does the company provide 24-hour service? • Is the provider accredited? Using products and ser- vices provided by home med- ical equipment companies can add to your good health and feeling of independence and security.

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