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Addison TX - Texas home medical equipment -- Provider Choice Home Medical Equip., Dallas County Click to request assistance
Amarillo TX - Texas durable medical equipment -- High Plains Home Medical Equip., Potter County Click to request assistance
Amarillo TX - Texas disability aids, special clothing -- Remedies Home Oxygen & Medical Equip, Potter County Click to request assistance
Arlington TX - Texas Medicare medical equipment -- Arlington Medical Supply , Tarrant County Click to request assistance
Arlington TX - Texas Adaptive assistive technology -- Mid -Cities Home Medical Equip. Co., Tarrant County Click to request assistance
Arlington TX - Texas hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- Patient's Choice Home Medical Equip., Tarrant County Click to request assistance
Austin TX - Texas Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Austin Home Medical Equip. Inc., Travis County Click to request assistance
Austin TX - Texas Home disability adaption renovation -- Austin Home Medical Equipment Inc, Travis County Click to request assistance
Austin TX - Texas Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- Lakeway Home Medical Equip., Travis County Click to request assistance
Austin TX - Texas home medical equipment -- Summit Home Medical Equip., Travis County Click to request assistance
Bowie TX - Texas durable medical equipment -- Bowie Home Medical Equip., Montague County Click to request assistance
Childress TX - Texas disability aids, special clothing -- Aerocare Home Medical Equip., Childress County Click to request assistance
Clarksville TX - Texas Medicare medical equipment -- Home Oxygen Medical Equipment, Red River County Click to request assistance
Conroe TX - Texas Adaptive assistive technology -- Conroe Home Medical Equip. Inc., Montgomery County Click to request assistance
Conroe TX - Texas hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- Conroe Home Medical Equip, Montgomery County Click to request assistance
Corpus Christi TX - Texas Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Steele Home Medical Equip. Inc., Nueces County Click to request assistance
Dallas TX - Texas Home disability adaption renovation -- Able Durable Medical , Dallas County Click to request assistance
Dallas TX - Texas Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- CVI Medical , Dallas County Click to request assistance
Del Rio TX - Texas home medical equipment -- Clear Choice Home Medical Equipment, Val Verde County Click to request assistance
Denison TX - Texas durable medical equipment -- Aerocare Home Medical Equip. Inc., Grayson County Click to request assistance
Denison TX - Texas disability aids, special clothing -- Bullard Home Medical Equip., Grayson County Click to request assistance
Denison TX - Texas Medicare medical equipment -- Bullard Home Medical Equipment, Grayson County Click to request assistance
Denison TX - Texas Adaptive assistive technology -- Sundance Medical And Scrubs LLP , Grayson County Click to request assistance
Duncanville TX - Texas hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- Doughertys Home Medical Equipment, Dallas County Click to request assistance
Edinburg TX - Texas Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- HLS Home Medical Equip. L.P., Hidalgo County Click to request assistance
El Paso TX - Texas Home disability adaption renovation -- BEK Medical , El Paso County Click to request assistance
Ennis TX - Texas Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- Ellis County Home Medical Equip., Ellis County Click to request assistance
Georgetown TX - Texas home medical equipment -- Georgetown Home Medical Equip, Williamson County Click to request assistance
Gonzales TX - Texas durable medical equipment -- Home Medical Equipment, Gonzales County Click to request assistance
Graham TX - Texas disability aids, special clothing -- Graham Home Medical Equip., Young County Click to request assistance
Grand Prairie TX - Texas Medicare medical equipment -- Metrocare Home Medical Equipment, Dallas County Click to request assistance
Grand Prairie TX - Texas Adaptive assistive technology -- Metrocare Home Medical Equipment, Dallas County Click to request assistance
Grand Prairie TX - Texas hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- Trinity Home Medical Equip , Dallas County Click to request assistance
Hereford TX - Texas Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Remedies Home Medical Equip., Deaf Smith County Click to request assistance
Hondo TX - Texas Home disability adaption renovation -- Bexar Care Home Medical Equip., Medina County Click to request assistance
Houston TX - Texas Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- American Medical Equipment Co , Harris County Click to request assistance
Irving TX - Texas home medical equipment -- Home Health Medical Equip., Dallas County Click to request assistance
Katy TX - Texas durable medical equipment -- Hermann Medical Supplies , Harris County Click to request assistance
Laredo TX - Texas disability aids, special clothing -- Laredo Home Medical Equip., Webb County Click to request assistance
Lubbock TX - Texas Medicare medical equipment -- Crosbyton Home Medical Equip., Lubbock County Click to request assistance
Lufkin TX - Texas Adaptive assistive technology -- A Pineywoods Home Medical Equip. Inc., Angelina County Click to request assistance
Mcallen TX - Texas hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- Hls Home Medical Equipment LP, Hidalgo County Click to request assistance
Mesquite TX - Texas Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Aerocare Home Medical Equipment, Dallas County Click to request assistance
Mesquite TX - Texas Home disability adaption renovation -- Eldercare Home Medical Equipment, Dallas County Click to request assistance
Mineola TX - Texas Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- Jms Home Medical Equipment , Wood County Click to request assistance
New Braunfels TX - Texas home medical equipment -- Home Medical Equip., Comal County Click to request assistance
Nocona TX - Texas durable medical equipment -- Home Care Medical Equipment, Montague County Click to request assistance
Plainview TX - Texas disability aids, special clothing -- Home Medical Equip., Hale County Click to request assistance
Richardson TX - Texas Medicare medical equipment -- Axis Medical Group , Dallas County Click to request assistance
Richardson TX - Texas Adaptive assistive technology -- Home Medical Equip. of Texas, Dallas County Click to request assistance
San Angelo TX - Texas hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- C & D Home Medical Equipment, Tom Green County Click to request assistance
San Antonio TX - Texas Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Clearchoice Home Medical Equip., Bexar County Click to request assistance
San Antonio TX - Texas Home disability adaption renovation -- Huntleigh Home Medical Equip., Bexar County Click to request assistance
San Antonio TX - Texas Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- Huntleigh Home Medical Equip., Bexar County Click to request assistance
San Antonio TX - Texas home medical equipment -- Medical Wholesale Inc , Bexar County Click to request assistance
San Antonio TX - Texas durable medical equipment -- United Care Home Medical Equip., Bexar County Click to request assistance
Stafford TX - Texas disability aids, special clothing -- XMED Home Medical Equipment, Fort Bend County Click to request assistance
Texarkana TX - Texas Medicare medical equipment -- Aerocare Home Medical Equip. Inc., Bowie County Click to request assistance
Texas City TX - Texas Adaptive assistive technology -- Home Medical Equip., Galveston County Click to request assistance
Tyler TX - Texas hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- American Lift Aids , Smith County Click to request assistance
Tyler TX - Texas Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Good's Pharmacy & Home Medical Equip., Smith County Click to request assistance
Victoria TX - Texas Home disability adaption renovation -- Rogers Home Medical Equip. & Services, Victoria County Click to request assistance
Wichita Falls TX - Texas Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- Heritage Home Medical Equip, Wichita County Click to request assistance
Woodway TX - Texas home medical equipment -- Hillcrest Home Medical Equip., McLennan County Click to request assistance
Wylie TX - Texas durable medical equipment -- Home Oxygen & Medical Equip, Dallas County Click to request assistance
Wylie TX - Texas disability aids, special clothing -- Home Oxygen & Medical Equip, Dallas County Click to request assistance
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About Medical Equipment & Disability Aids
Medical equipment is a term often used to refer to a larger category of services called assistive technology. Assistive technology is a broad term and may mean different things to different people but for our purposes we will define it as the following:
- Devices or systems to help people who have no skilled medical needs manage their disabilities
- Devices or systems that may also support disabilities with people who are receiving Medicare home care
- Personal items or devices that make life easier for people with disabilities
- Living environments that accommodate disability
Consultants, books and other advice
- Home Modification
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Devices or systems to help people who have no skilled medical needs manage their disabilities
Many assistive technology devices and systems that support disabilities may serve as well a disability caused by a medical condition , but we have chosen in this article to differentiate between a medical or a non-medical use because we are talking about the elderly. As a general rule Medicare will reimburse 80% of the cost for rental or purchase of devices or systems that support disabilities due to a medical problem. Some items on the list we provide below of these devices or systems may also be included in Medicare's list of allowable durable medical equipment. Here is our list of devices in this category
Lifts
Oxygen equipment
Sensory Augmentation Devices
Computer Usage Arrangements for the Disabled
Wheelchairs and Scooters
Other mobility related devices
Devices or systems that may also support disabilities with people who are receiving Medicare home care
Lifts
Oxygen equipment
Sensory Augmentation Devices
Wheelchairs and Scooters
Other mobility related device
If there is a medical need and if the device or system meets Medicare's definition of durable medical equipment (DME) below, then Medicare will pay for 80% of the cost and the Medicare recipient pays for the other 20%. In addition if the care recipient has a Medicare supplement policy, that policy usually covers the other 20% of the cost.
The term DME is defined as equipment which
- Can withstand repeated use; i.e., could normally be rented, and used by successive patients;
- Is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose;
- Generally is not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury; and
Is appropriate for use in a patient's home.
Personal items or devices that make life easier for people with disabilities
This could include some of the following exclusive items for disabled persons or for those going through rehab at home.
Therapy Equipment
Hydrotherapy, Paraffin & Fluidotherapy, Iontophoresis, Biofeedback, Hot & Cold Therapy, Wellness & Massage Therapy and Electrotherapy & Ultrasound
Supports
Arthritis Supports, Wrist Supports, Elbow Supports, Cervical Collars, Back Supports, Ankle, Foot, & Heel Supports, Foot Management, Bed Positioning & Safety Products, Compression Products, Edema Garments, Thumb Supports, Contracture Management Splints, Upper Extremity Positioning/Supports, Thoracic & Pelvic Support, Knee Immobilizers, Knee Straps, Knee Supports, Thigh Supports, Ankle / Foot Orthoses, Heel & Elbow Protectors, Lower Extremity Positioning, Wound Care Products, Scar Management & Gel Products, Lymphedema Products and Taping Products
Dining
Knives, Supergrip™ Utensils, Sure Hand Utensils, Tapes & Tubing (for enlarging the diameter of an object), Utensil Holders, Acute Care Tables, Clothing Protectors, Dycem® Nonslip Plastic Food Catchers, Home Care / Long Term Care Tables, Non-Slip Matting & Trays, Cups, Mugs & Nursers, Drinking Aids & Straws, Nosey Cups, Self Feeders & Arm Supports, Feeders, Arm Supports & Overbed Tables, JAECO / Rancho Mobile Arm Supports, Mobile Arm Support Accessories, Dinnerware, Feeding Evaluation Kits, Food Guards, Scoop Dishes, Suction Bowls & Plates, Tableware, Jar & Bottle Openers, Kitchen Supplies And Cooking Utensils
Bath, Toileting and Hygiene
Bath & Shower Chairs, Bath & Shower Seats, Bath Boards, Bath Transfer Benches, Bathing Systems, Beluga Bathlift, Folding Shower Seats, Hydraulic Bathlift, Reclining Shower / Commode Chairs, Shower Stools, Bath lifts, Commodes, Folding Commodes, Grab Bars, Lifting & Wooden Commodes, Raised Toilet Seats, Raised Toilet Seats & Splash Guards, Raised Toilet Seats with Armrests, Safety Rails, Toilet Frames, Toilet Supports & Reducer Rings, Bathing & Shower Cushions, Bathing & Shower Mats, Bathtub Grab Bars & Rails, Diabetic Foot Accessories, Grooming & Accessories, Hand-Held Showers, Scrub Sponges & Brushes, Incontinence Products, Mirrors, Catheterization Accessories, Urinals and Mattress Covers
Aids of Daily Living
Reachers, Door Knobs & Grip Assists, Furniture Risers, Home Accessories, Household Helpers, Trolley & Carts, Respiratory Care, Low Vision aids such as magnifying glasses and reading screens, Mouth Sticks & Headpointers, Speech & Communication aids, Language & Cognition aids and activities, Dressing Aids (button hooks, hooks, etc.), Dressing Education, Fasteners & Shoe Laces, Shoehorns, Slippers & Fasteners, Socks & Slippers, Leisure Activities and Helpers, Environmental Controls, Activity Tables, Book Holders, Page Turners & Reading Aids, Scissors, Writing Aids, Dysphagia Resources, Oral Motor aids
Special Clothing
Outer garments, underwear, leisure wear, footwear and other specialized clothing for elderly people with Alzheimer's, arthritis, mobility issues, foot problems, incontinence, scoliosis or obese individuals.
Living Environments that Accommodate Disability
There are a growing number of companies that will make the home into a safe environment for a fee.
Consultants, books and other advice
There are numberless books available from bookstores and from online sources that give advice to caregivers in all areas of disability support. These sources often go beyond the issue of devices and equipment and deal with such things as meal preparation, menus, activities, music and other social issues important to the disabled. Private and government consulting are also available. Check online or dial 211 or call the local area agency on aging.
Home Modification
Many people with disabilities want to remain in their home as long as possible. Such things as narrow doorways that cannot accommodate wheelchairs, more than one living level and inconvenient layout of the home may prevent a person from living there. In addition disabled people often require rails, special bathroom facilities and special dining facilities as well. There are three options to modifying the home.
Research can be done and materials procured to make the home more livable and the family friend or relative can pitch in and do the remodel.
A contractor can be employed to do the necessary modifications.
An attempt can be made to find a local company that specializes in the home modification for the disabled. These providers may be readily available in larger population areas.
In addition help can be sought from the following community service providers.
Local area agency on aging
State department on aging
State housing finance agency
Department of public welfare
Department of housing and community development
Senior center Independent living center
The national Association of home builders and the AARP have teamed together to form the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program. These people have been trained in the unique needs of the older adult population, aging in place home modifications, common remodeling projects, and solutions to common barriers. It may be possible to find a person in the desired area by going to http://www.nahb.org/or by calling the local home builders Association and asking for someone certified in this area.
Also, consider taking these steps:
- Get recommendations from friends who have had similar projects completed.
- Hire a licensed and bonded contractor. Be specific about modifications in advance.
- Ask for a written agreement with only a small down payment. Make the final payment only after the project is completed.
- Check with the local better business Bureau regarding the contractor's or program's reliability and performance record.
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