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First Steps to Take to Make Mom and Dad’s Home More Accessible
September 14, 2022
Categories: Home Medical Equipment, Mobility
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. The CDC reports that about 36 million falls are reported from older adults each year. We want to raise awareness that falls are preventable and making the home more accessible will reduce the risks! Making small changes to your parents' home will help them feel safe and comfortable, along with providing you peace of mind knowing your parents are able to live safely in their home. Below, we will share the first few steps you should take to start...
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Stay Independent in Your Home with These Products
July 14, 2022
Categories: Age In Place, Bathroom Safety, Durable Medical Equipment, Home Medical Equipment, Lift Chair, Mobility
This Independence Day, Kelly’s Home Medical and CarePro are helping you keep your independence in your own home! Read on to learn about what products can help you stay independent and in your home longer!
Bath SafetyBathrooms are one of the most dangerous rooms in the house. The bathroom can cause slips and falls leading...
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Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Parents or Grandparents
December 4, 2021
Categories: CarePro, Holiday, Home Medical Equipment
Shopping for holiday gifts for your parents or grandparents can be difficult. You may not have any idea where to start or what will be useful. At CarePro Home Medical, we’ve found that giving a practical gift is useful and appreciated, especially when the gift is focused on helping them maintain their independence at home. With that in mind, we offer you this guide...
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The Difference Between a Lift Chair and a Recliner
November 12, 2021
Categories: Home Medical Equipment, Lift Chair
If you’re considering buying a new recliner, it’s important that you consider comparing it to a lift chair before making your purchase. Recliners are a great addition to the home, but if you’re looking for something more convenient and safer, a lift chair is the way to go. Let’s review some of the main differences between the two.
The...
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Phillips Respironics Recall Information
June 14, 2021
Categories: CarePro, CPAP, Home Medical Equipment, Sleep Apnea
For patients who have received a new device, or have registered and are awaiting their new device:
For who have received their new machine, or are registered and would like to see where they are in the process, please visit the new Philips Patient Portal.
You will be asked to provide either your registration confirmation number, or the device serial number used for registration.
If you have received a replacement machine for your recalled Respironics...
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The Benefits Of Owning a Lift Chair
March 3, 2020
Categories: Age In Place, Home Medical Equipment
If lift chairs aren’t familiar to you, you may not realize why someone would greatly need one. Unless you have limited mobility, it can be difficult to imagine all of the benefits they have to offer. To understand a little more about those who differ from you, join us as we review the tremendous help that lift chairs bring to people’s everyday lives.
Increase IndependenceFor individuals who have limited mobility, being able to sit down and get up independently is...
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What You Need to Know About Replacing Your CPAP Supplies
December 12, 2019
Categories: CarePro, CPAP, Home Medical Equipment
Any device that you use daily will need to be replaced at some point - whether it be a toothbrush, a car or CPAP. A CPAP is unlike any other device you will use, so there are different steps you should know about keeping your CPAP and its accessories up to date. Staying up-to-date with this information is in the best interest of your health!
When is it time?If your parts aren’t up to date, the device will not be as effective. These are the industry standards for when to replace...