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Albion NE - Nebraska home medical equipment -- North East Nebraska Pharmacy Inc , Boone County      Click to request assistance
Arapahoe NE - Nebraska durable medical equipment -- Arapahoe Pharmacy , Furnas County      Click to request assistance
Atkinson NE - Nebraska disability aids, special clothing -- West Holt Pharmacy Inc , Holt County      Click to request assistance
Auburn NE - Nebraska Medicare medical equipment -- U Save Pharmacy Of Auburn Llc , Nemaha County      Click to request assistance
Aurora NE - Nebraska Adaptive assistive technology -- U Save Pharmacy Of Aurora Inc , Hamilton County      Click to request assistance
Beatrice NE - Nebraska hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- Clabaugh Pharmacy Inc , Gage County      Click to request assistance
Beatrice NE - Nebraska Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Deines Pharmacy Inc , Gage County      Click to request assistance
Bellevue NE - Nebraska Home disability adaption renovation -- May Medical Inc , Sarpy County      Click to request assistance
Bellevue NE - Nebraska Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- No Frills Pharmacy Llc , Sarpy County      Click to request assistance
Blair NE - Nebraska home medical equipment -- No Frills Pharmacy Llc , Washington County      Click to request assistance
Broken Bow NE - Nebraska durable medical equipment -- Holcomb Pharmacy Pc , Custer County      Click to request assistance
Broken Bow NE - Nebraska disability aids, special clothing -- Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Cent , Custer County      Click to request assistance
Burwell NE - Nebraska Medicare medical equipment -- Burwell Pharmacy L L C , Garfield County      Click to request assistance
Cozad NE - Nebraska Adaptive assistive technology -- Frontier Home Medical Inc , Dawson County      Click to request assistance
Crawford NE - Nebraska hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- Crawford Pharmacy Llc , Dawes County      Click to request assistance
David City NE - Nebraska Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Dubs Pharmacy Inc , Butler County      Click to request assistance
Falls City NE - Nebraska Home disability adaption renovation -- Falls City Pharmacy Inc , Richardson County      Click to request assistance
Fremont NE - Nebraska Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- American Home Health Care Co , Dodge County      Click to request assistance
Fremont NE - Nebraska home medical equipment -- Miller Pharmacy Inc , Dodge County      Click to request assistance
Fremont NE - Nebraska durable medical equipment -- Nebraska Medical Mart Ii Inc , Dodge County      Click to request assistance
Geneva NE - Nebraska disability aids, special clothing -- Town & Country Pharmacy Inc , Fillmore County      Click to request assistance
Gothenburg NE - Nebraska Medicare medical equipment -- Gothenburg Discount Pharmacy Inc , Dawson County      Click to request assistance
Grand Island NE - Nebraska Adaptive assistive technology -- Central Nebraska Home Care Services , Hall County      Click to request assistance
Grand Island NE - Nebraska hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- U-Save Pharmacy Inc , Hall County      Click to request assistance
Grand Island NE - Nebraska Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- U-Save Pharmacy Inc , Hall County      Click to request assistance
Gretna NE - Nebraska Home disability adaption renovation -- Community Pharmacy Services Inc , Sarpy County      Click to request assistance
Gretna NE - Nebraska Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- Spectrum Medical Equipment Inc , Sarpy County      Click to request assistance
Hastings NE - Nebraska home medical equipment -- Ahp-Mhr Home Care Llp , Adams County      Click to request assistance
Hastings NE - Nebraska durable medical equipment -- Crosier Park Pharmacy Llc , Adams County      Click to request assistance
Hastings NE - Nebraska disability aids, special clothing -- Redline Pharmacy Solutions Llc , Adams County      Click to request assistance
Hebron NE - Nebraska Medicare medical equipment -- Priefert Pharmacy Inc , Thayer County      Click to request assistance
Holdrege NE - Nebraska Adaptive assistive technology -- Mike's Medi Save Pharmacy Inc , Phelps County      Click to request assistance
Kearney NE - Nebraska hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- Central Nebraska Home Care Services , Buffalo County      Click to request assistance
Kimball NE - Nebraska Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Home Oxygen Service Llc , Kimball County      Click to request assistance
La Vista NE - Nebraska Home disability adaption renovation -- D And L Pharmacy Inc , Sarpy County      Click to request assistance
Lexington NE - Nebraska Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- U-Save Pharmacy Inc , Dawson County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln NE - Nebraska home medical equipment -- 70th & O Neighborhood Pharmacy Inc , Lancaster County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln NE - Nebraska durable medical equipment -- Ahp-Mhr Home Care Llp , Lancaster County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln NE - Nebraska disability aids, special clothing -- Frontier Home Medical Inc , Lancaster County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln NE - Nebraska Medicare medical equipment -- Hope Rehabilitation Equipment Company , Lancaster County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln NE - Nebraska Adaptive assistive technology -- Maher Medical Inc , Lancaster County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln NE - Nebraska hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- Michaels Medical Inc , Lancaster County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln NE - Nebraska Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Nebraska Cvs Pharmacy Llc , Lancaster County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln NE - Nebraska Home disability adaption renovation -- Nebraska Cvs Pharmacy Llc , Lancaster County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln NE - Nebraska Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- Nebraska Cvs Pharmacy Llc , Lancaster County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln NE - Nebraska home medical equipment -- Nebraska Cvs Pharmacy Llc , Lancaster County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln NE - Nebraska durable medical equipment -- Straub Medical Supply Inc , Lancaster County      Click to request assistance
Lincoln NE - Nebraska disability aids, special clothing -- Straub Medical Supply Inc , Lancaster County      Click to request assistance
Mccook NE - Nebraska Medicare medical equipment -- Farrell's Pharmacy Inc , Red Willow County      Click to request assistance
Mccook NE - Nebraska Adaptive assistive technology -- Frontier Home Medical Inc , Red Willow County      Click to request assistance
Mccook NE - Nebraska hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- U-Save Pharmacy Of Mccook Llc , Red Willow County      Click to request assistance
Norfolk NE - Nebraska Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Ahp-Mhr Home Care Llp , Madison County      Click to request assistance
Norfolk NE - Nebraska Home disability adaption renovation -- Home Health Medical Equipment Inc , Madison County      Click to request assistance
North Platte NE - Nebraska Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- Great Plains Medical Supply Inc, Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
North Platte NE - Nebraska home medical equipment -- Heartland Pharmacy Care Inc , Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
North Platte NE - Nebraska durable medical equipment -- U-Save Pharmacy Inc , Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
North Platte NE - Nebraska disability aids, special clothing -- U-Save Pharmacy Inc , Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
North Platte NE - Nebraska Medicare medical equipment -- Westfield Pharmacy Inc , Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
Ogallala NE - Nebraska Adaptive assistive technology -- U-Save Pharmacy Inc , Keith County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- Key Physical Therapy, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Diabetes Supply Center Of The Midland , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska Home disability adaption renovation -- Frontier Home Medical Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- Heartland Pharmacy Care Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska home medical equipment -- Kohlls Pharmacy & Homecare Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska durable medical equipment -- Kohlls Pharmacy & Homecare Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska disability aids, special clothing -- Kohlls Pharmacy & Homecare Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska Medicare medical equipment -- Kohlls Pharmacy & Homecare Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska Adaptive assistive technology -- Kohlls Pharmacy & Homecare Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- Kohlls Pharmacy & Homecare Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Kubat Pharmacy Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska Home disability adaption renovation -- No Frills Pharmacy Llc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- No Frills Pharmacy Llc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska home medical equipment -- No Frills Pharmacy Llc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska durable medical equipment -- Omnicare Pharmacy Of Nebraska Llc , Sarpy County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska disability aids, special clothing -- Orthomedics Omaha Llc, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska Medicare medical equipment -- Source One Medical Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska Adaptive assistive technology -- Steier Pharmacy Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- U-Save Pharmacy Inc , Sarpy County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- U-Save Pharmacy Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Omaha NE - Nebraska Home disability adaption renovation -- U-Save Pharmacy Inc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Papillion NE - Nebraska Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- Kohlls Pharmacy & Homecare Inc , Sarpy County      Click to request assistance
Pawnee City NE - Nebraska home medical equipment -- Petes Pharmacy Inc , Pawnee County      Click to request assistance
Pender NE - Nebraska durable medical equipment -- Pender Pharmacy Inc , Thurston County      Click to request assistance
Plainview NE - Nebraska disability aids, special clothing -- Plainview Pharmacy Inc , Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Plattsmouth NE - Nebraska Medicare medical equipment -- Ruffner Pharmacy Llc , Cass County      Click to request assistance
Saint Paul NE - Nebraska Adaptive assistive technology -- Swinarski Pharmacy , Howard County      Click to request assistance
Scottsbluff NE - Nebraska hospital beds, bars, bathroom aids -- Regional West Medical Center , Scotts Bluff County      Click to request assistance
Scottsbluff NE - Nebraska Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers,lifts -- Western Cpap Supply Llc , Scotts Bluff County      Click to request assistance
Superior NE - Nebraska Home disability adaption renovation -- Superior Pharmacy Inc , Nuckolls County      Click to request assistance
Syracuse NE - Nebraska Home ramps, modification, fall prevention -- Syracuse Town & Country Pharmacy Inc , Otoe County      Click to request assistance
Wayne NE - Nebraska home medical equipment -- U-Save Pharmacy Inc , Wayne County      Click to request assistance
Weeping Water NE - Nebraska durable medical equipment -- Newstyle Medical Supplies Inc , Cass County      Click to request assistance
York NE - Nebraska disability aids, special clothing -- Mbc Pharmacy Inc , York 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.