Independence is not always being able to do everything by yourself, but being able to perform basic actions securely and comfortably and not being in constant fear. With reduced mobility, even such activities as using the toilet at night time, standing up from a chair, getting into the shower and taking a plate from the …
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Going home after surgery, illness, or an injury sounds like the easy part, until you’re actually home. The biggest risks during recovery aren’t always the diagnosis itself. They’re the everyday moments: getting to the bathroom at night, stepping over a rug, climbing one stair too soon, or trying to “push through” pain because you don’t …
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Medical equipment is a normal part of life – from walkers after surgery to CPAP machines for improved sleep and shower chairs for safe bathroom access. Not all medical equipment is the same, however, and this can impact insurance, rentals, and forms. Knowing the difference between DME, HME, and assistive devices will help you make …
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