Senior Resources Housing 2017-18 Directory

H OME M EDICAL E QUIPMENT AND S UPPLIES • ambulatory aids • bathroom safety products • diabetes management supplies • elastic stockings • infusion pumps and sup- plies • incontinence manage- ment products • lift chairs • ostomy and wound care management products • oxygen tanks and respi- ratory care equipment • tube feeding pumps and supplies • wheelchairs and scooters Home medical equip- ment companies provide more then products. They can provide a range of professional services that include: • certified mastectomy fit- ter • certified orthopedic fitter • enterostomal therapist • nutrition support dietit- ian • registered and licensed practical nurses • registered pharmacist • rehab specialist • respiratory therapist

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ndependence. Security. Good health. Goals desired by us all. But, as we grow older, attaining and main- taining these goals is more challenging. Innovations and advance- ments in home medical equipment have made it easi- er for older adults to reach these goals and to remain in their own homes. Home can be a personal residence or an apartment in a continuing care/retirement community or other complex. Whether recovering from an accident, illness or surgery; living with a disabil- ity; or, adjusting to the nor- mal effects of growing older, living at home can be a real- istic and attainable goal. Home medical equipment companies provide the ser- vices, equipment and sup- plies to assist many individu- als who believe home is where they want to be. In consultation with your physi- cian and other health care professionals, the right prod- ucts and services can be pre- scribed and provided. Many of these products and ser- vices are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or pri- vate insurance. Here is a partial list of home medical equipment and supplies: • aids for daily living

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

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