Bariatric Equipment & Supplies from MyCareHomeMedical.com

From grab bars to commodes, we’ve collected everything you need to equip your or your patient’s bathroom for comfort, convenience, and safety for those patients over 400lbs. Don’t let subpar equipment keep you on the edge of your seat waiting for it to collapse or hoping it doesn't break; most of these products are graded for up to 600lbs.

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/bariatric-supplies/

Asthma & Allergy Products from MyCareHomeMedical.com

Asthma and allergies often go hand-in-hand. Asthma is a disease of the branches of the windpipe, which carry air in and out of the lungs. Most Asthma sufferers typically feel that their symptoms are exacerbated at night & while sleeping. A number of our caregivers have responded to our inquiries saying that having a humidifier running at night helps patients with Asthma & certain seasonal allergies get a more restful sleep.

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/asthma-allergies/

Home Medical Supply Company

My Home Medical Care is your go to medical supply company. We have a partnership with Medical Services Company, and through that partnership we have over 60 years of experience with medical supplies. The types of supplies we carry include anything from Asthma & Allergy to full Patient Room products.

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/home-medical-supply-company/

Original Seat Cushion Cover

Original seat cushion coverPrice: $54.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/original-seat-cushion-cover/

Invacare 3 Foot Accessibility Ramp

Price: $195.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/invacare-3-foot-accessibility-ramp/

Harmony Cushion, 16" X 18", High Profile

Harmony cushion 16" x 18", high profile. Sold by the each.Price: $336.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/harmony-cushion-16-x-18-high-profile/

SWINGAWAY LATERAL SUPPT ADL-SP

Price: $252.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/swingaway-lateral-suppt-adl-sp/

Harmony Cushion 18" X 18", High Profile

Harmony cushion 18" x 18", high profilePrice: $339.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/harmony-cushion-18-x-18-high-profile/

Ehob Waffle Patch Kit

Ehob waffle patch kitPrice: $25.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/ehob-waffle-patch-kit/

Pre-Inflated Waffle Cushion 19" x 19", Standard Adult

Pre-inflated waffle cushion 19" x 19", std. AdultPrice: $80.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/pre-inflated-waffle-cushion-19-x-19-standard-adult/

Curity Cleaner Large 13-1/2" x 13-1/2"

Curity Cleaner, Large, 13-1/2" x 13-1/2"Price: $31.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/curity-cleaner-large-13-1-2-x-13-1-2/

SensiCare Sterile Powder-Free Vinyl Exam Glove Medium

Sensicare Sterile Powder-Free Vinyl Exam Glove, Medium, Latex-Free, Tactile Sensitivity and FitPrice: $174.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/sensicare-sterile-powder-free-vinyl-exam-glove-medium/

SensiCare Sterile Powder-Free Vinyl Exam Glove Small

Sensicare Sterile Powder-Free Vinyl Exam Glove, Small, Latex-Free, Tactile Sensitivity and FitPrice: $161.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/sensicare-sterile-powder-free-vinyl-exam-glove-small/

Toothette Swab 24"

Toothette Swab 24" L, 3/8" Thick, Untreated, 7 ply BirchwoodPrice: $64.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/toothette-swab-24/

Dentips Foam Swab with Dentifrice Green

Dentips Foam Swab with Dentifrice GreenPrice: $84.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/dentips-foam-swab-with-dentifrice-green/

100% Waterproof Quilt Throw - (two 18" X 18" throws) - Sand

Ideal for protecting upholstery, car seats and furniture from light incontinence or post surgery fliud leaks, our plush throw features a layer of non-toxic, waterproof polyurethane hidden between a plush panel-jersey panel. The polyurethane is a breathable material that allows the throw to stay c..Price: $33.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/100-waterproof-quilt-throw-two-18-x-18-throws-sand/

100% Waterproof Quilt Throw - (two 18" X 18" throws) - Ocean

Ideal for protecting upholstery, car seats and furniture from light incontinence or post surgery fliud leaks, our plush throw features a layer of non-toxic, waterproof polyurethane hidden between a plush panel-jersey panel. The polyurethane is a breathable material that allows the throw to stay c..Price: $33.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/100-waterproof-quilt-throw-two-18-x-18-throws-ocean/

100% Waterproof Quilt Throw (two 24" X 36" throws) - Ivory

Ideal for protecting upholstery, car seats and furniture from light incontinence or post surgery fliud leaks, our plush throw features a layer of non-toxic, waterproof polyurethane hidden between a plush panel-jersey panel. The polyurethane is a breathable material that allows the throw to stay c..Price: $49.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/100-waterproof-quilt-throw-two-24-x-36-throws-ivory/

100% Waterproof Quilt Throw (one 36" X 52" throw) - Sand

Ideal for protecting upholstery, car seats and furniture from light incontinence or post surgery fliud leaks, our plush throw features a layer of non-toxic, waterproof polyurethane hidden between a plush panel-jersey panel. The polyurethane is a breathable material that allows the throw to stay c..Price: $49.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/100-waterproof-quilt-throw-one-36-x-52-throw-sand/

MyCareHomeMedical.com in the local news - Wonderful news for little boy who had his wheelchair stolen

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Channel 19 An outpouring of support for the Cleveland boy who had his wheelchair stolen from his family's mini van. The senseless crime happened over the weekend, when the suspects broke into the garage at the boy's house on MLK and cleaned it out. The suspects then stole the wheelchair right out of the family's mini van. "The van was in shambles and the wheelchair was gone," said mother Barbara Gibson. "It was out of the van." Nine-year-old Stephen, who suffers from cerebral palsy, can walk short distances, but needs his wheelchair all day at school and to ride his special school bus. The wheelchair is a one-of-a-kind custom, non-motorized wheelchair. It's hot neon green and black and the wheels in the front light up. The family has received a number of phone calls from people offering help. An adult wheelchair was brought to their home, but it is an adult wheelchair and is too big for little Stephen

http://www.19actionnews.com/story/23942997/wonderful-news-for-boy-who-had-his-wheelchair-stolen

Monarch Lift Chair PR-355M (3 Position

Weight Capacity 375 LB Recline Positions 3 Standard Fabrics 5 Fabric Options 5 Chaise Seat NO Back Type SEAM Head Rest Cover YES Arm Covers YES Battery Back Up YES Overall Width 32” ..Price: $649.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/monarch-lift-chair-pr-355m-3-position/

Monarch Lift Chair PR-355M

Weight Capacity 375 LB Recline Positions 3 Standard Fabrics 5 Fabric Options 5 Chaise Seat NO Back Type SEAM Head Rest Cover YES Arm Covers YES Battery Back Up YES Overall Width 32” ..Price: $649.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/monarch-lift-chair-pr-355m/

Monarch Plus Lift Chair PR-359L (Large)

Recline Positions 3 Back Type Seam Weight Capacity 375 lb Chaise Seat Yes Minimum Sugg. Height 5' 11" Maximum Sugg. Height 6' 2" Overall Height 43" Overall Width 34" Floor to Top of Seat 20.5" Seat ..Price: $792.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/monarch-plus-lift-chair-pr-359l-large/

Monarch Lift Chair PR-355L (Large)

Model Number PR-355L

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/monarch-lift-chair-pr-355l-large/

HackFest winners build a virtual bridge between senior living communities and homebound elders | (repost MyCareHomeMedical.com)

Homebound elderly people might soon have easy virtual access to activities offered by senior living communities, thanks to the winners of the inaugural LeadingAge HackFest. The event brought eight competing teams to Dallas, where LeadingAge's annual conference was held last week. The interdisciplinary teams had 24 hours to think up an idea and create a prototype application, website, interactive online experience or device. “We created a small system where retirement communities can expose their calendar of activities online, and take some of those activities and make them available through a video conference,” explained Cristhian Parra, a member of the winning team. Parra, a 29-year-old computer science doctoral student at the University of Trento in Italy, spoke on camera with McKnight's in Dallas. Through the system conceived by Parra and his teammates, people living at home would be able to access a list of ongoing activities. These could include book clubs, religious serv

http://www.mcknights.com/hackfest-winners-build-a-virtual-bridge-between-senior-living-communities-and-homebound-elders/article/319194/

10 reasons to give up diet soda | MyCareHomeMedical.com

When taken at face value, diet soda seems like a health-conscious choice. It saves you the 140-plus calories you'd find in a sugary soft drink while still satisfying your urge for something sweet with artificial sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose. But there's more to this chemical cocktail than meets the eye. It confuses your body Artificial sweeteners have more intense flavor than real sugar, so over time products like diet soda dull our senses to naturally sweet foods like fruit, says Dr. Brooke Alpert, author of The Sugar Detox. Even more troubling, these sugar stand-ins have been shown to have the same effect on your body as sugar. "Artificial sweeteners trigger insulin, which sends your body into fat storage mode and leads to weight gain," Alpert says.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/10/29/10-reasons-to-give-up-diet-soda/

Maxicomfort Comforter Lift Chair - Medium ( Zero Gravity W/ Full Chaise )

Maxi-Comfort Zero Gravity Positioning Seat size ranges from 19"-23"W x 18.5"-22"D Small, Medium and Large Full chaise pad support for total body comfort Exceptional lumbar support "Full Sleeper" position

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/maxicomfort-comforter-lift-chair-medium-zero-gravity-w-full-chaise.html

Maxicomfort Comforter Lift Chair - Medium ( Zero Gravity W/ Full Chaise )

Maxi-Comfort Zero Gravity Positioning Seat size ranges from 19"-23"W x 18.5"-22"D Small, Medium and Large Full chaise pad support for total body comfort Exceptional lumbar support "Full Sleeper" position

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/products/maxicomfort-comforter-lift-chair-medium-zero-gravity-w-full-chaise.html

Maxicomfort Comforter Lift Chair - Large ( Zero Gravity W/ Full Chaise )

Maxi-Comfort Zero Gravity Positioning Seat size ranges from 19"-23"W x 18.5"-22"D Small, Medium and Large Full chaise pad support for total body comfort Exceptional lumbar support "Full Sleeper" position

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/products/maxicomfort-comforter-lift-chair-large-zero-gravity-w-full-chaise.html

Patient Lift Chairs Now Available At MyCareHomeMedical.com

MyCareHomeMedical.com offers a variety of lift chairs from Golden Technologies to fit almost any need &/or budget. Not sure which option best suits your needs or that of your patient, here is a brief explanation of the 2 basic types of chairs that we offer. Our two-position lift chair has a sitting position, a reading position, and a lifted or standing position. These models are the most economical and come in a variety of fabrics and styles. A three-position lift chair has a sitting position, a lifted position, a reading position which is at a slight recline, and a recline position. These chairs recline to almost a full 180 degrees. Patient & Caregiver discounts available...

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/lift-chairs.html

Maxicomfort Cloud Lift Chair ( Zero Gravity Positioning )

Weight Capacity: Up to 375 lbs. Back Style: Biscuit/Bustle Recline Positions: Infinite Position Upholstery Options: Fabric Faux Leather User Height (Low/High): 5'4 to 5'10 Distance from Wall Needed: 26.00 in. Overall Width: 38 i..Price: $1,225.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/products/maxicomfort-cloud-lift-chair-zero-gravity-positioning.html

Maxicomfort Relaxer Lift Chair ( Zero Gravity Positioning )

Maxi-Comfort Zero Gravity Positioning Seat size ranges from 20"-22"W x 21"-22"D AutoDrive programmable hand control Available in medium and large seat sizes Back Style: Waterfall ..Price: $1,125.95

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/products/maxicomfort-relaxer-lift-chair-zero-gravity-positioning.html

Secure Your Rollator - Maintenance Tips

Like any piece of equipment that has moving parts, not to mention those that are imperative for your safety, walker style rollators require an active maintenance schedule. The wheels for instance can either be made of a hard plastic wheel wrapped in a molded piece of rubber or come with wheels similar to a bicycle or car that have an inflatable tube within a durable rubber tire. If the rollator you own happens to be the latter, than the occassional examination & fill will keep your wheels rolling for a long time. Below are some maintenance tips to ensure you get the best possible return on your rollator investment:

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/secure-your-rollator-maintenance-tips/

Overuse Injuries May Rise When Kids Specialize in One Sport

TUESDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Children and teens who spend twice as much time playing organized sports -- especially a single sport -- than they do in free play are more likely to be injured, according to new research. "These injuries are purely from the amount of exposure without sufficient rest periods," said lead study author Dr. Neeru Jayanthi. "They're performing at adult levels in a child's body -- in a young, developing body. The constant use of the same parts of the body puts the same stress on the same part of the body over and over again. "We looked at how much organized sports kids were playing compared to how much they played for fun," added Jayanthi, medical director of primary-care sports medicine at Loyola University Health System, in Chicago. "When that ratio got above 1.9 to 1 [favoring organized sports], the risk of injury went up."

http://healthyliving.msn.com/pregnancy-parenting/kids-health/overuse-injuries-may-rise-when-kids-specialize-in-one-sport

Capri PR-200 ( 2 Position Lift Chair )

Recline Positions

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/products/capri-pr-200-2-position-lift-chair.html

Winston PR-410 (3 Position Lift Chair)

Size:

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/products/winston-pr-410-3-position-lift-chair.html

Cambridge PR-401M (3 Position Lift Chair)

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/products/cambridge-pr-401m-3-position-lift-chair.html

Coffee Might Lower Risk of Liver Cancer

THURSDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking coffee might reduce your risk of liver cancer, a new review suggests. Researchers analyzed the findings of 16 studies that were published between 1996 and 2012 and included a total of nearly 3,200 patients. The researchers said that drinking coffee may reduce the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer, by about 40 percent. Some of the data also suggests that drinking three cups of coffee a day reduces liver cancer risk by more than 50 percent, according to the findings, which were published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

http://healthyliving.msn.com/nutrition/study-coffee-might-lower-risk-of-liver-cancer

Flu shot may cut risk of heart problems (repost by MyCareHomeMedical.com)

Getting your annual flu shot could mean a 55 percent less chance of another heart problem in the coming year, adding to the list of known yet mysterious benefits of the flu vaccine, according to a new analysis published Tuesday. Dr. Jacob Udell of the University of Toronto and colleagues looked at all the flu vaccine studies they could find that also kept tabs on heart attacks and other cardiovascular events to see if vaccination helped prevent them.

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/flu-shot-may-cut-risk-heart-problems-analysis-finds-8C11436713

What is DME (Durable Medical Equipment)

Durable Medical Equipment is a term for any medical equipment used in the home to aid in a better quality of living. Some examples of this equipment are walkers , wheelchairs, power scooters, hospital beds, home oxygen equipment, diabetes self-testing equipment (and supplies), certain nebulizers, and their medications (non-disposable). Additional rules apply for Medicare coverage of wheelchairs and scooters.

http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/what-is-dme-durable-medical-equipment/

Hospital Beds & Why Your Patient Might Benefit From Having One In The Home

MyCareHomeMedical.com provides the safety, convenience and comfort of adjustable beds for home care. Our beds allow nearly effortless positioning for ease of use by the patient or the caregiver. Determining the right support surface is an integral part of treating and even preventing painful pressure ulcers in your patients. Since there is no standard criteria to evaluate support surfaces, physicians find it a challenge to isolate and prescribe the appropriate surface. This is where MyCareHomeMedical.com can help. We work closely with physicians and caregivers to identify the patient's requirements and we use our experience with surface options to provide you with well-considered recommendations.

http://mycarehomemedical.blogspot.com/2013/09/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html

MyCareHomeMedical.com - Write-up in HME News for website launch

Here's a little write-up in HME News regarding the launch of our website, specializing in affordable home medical supplies for patients & caregivers

http://www.hmenews.com/article/wed-based-retail-store-new-opportunity

Hospital Beds & Why Your Patient Might Benefit From Having One In The Home

MyCareHomeMedical.com provides the safety, convenience and comfort of adjustable beds for home care. Our beds allow nearly effortless positioning for ease of use by the patient or the caregiver.

Determining the right support surface is an integral part of treating and even preventing painful pressure ulcers in your patients. Since there is no standard criteria to evaluate support surfaces, physicians find it a challenge to isolate and prescribe the appropriate surface. This is where MyCareHomeMedical.com can help. We work closely with physicians and caregivers to identify the patient's requirements and we use our experience with surface options to provide you with well-considered recommendations.

The two major classifications of surfaces, developed and refined over the past 30 years, are mattress overlay and mattress replacement. A mattress overlay is a support surface placed directly on top of the mattress, and may be constructed of foam, air or gel. A mattress replacement takes the place of a standard mattress and offers a variety of functions to suit specific care needs, including static air, alternating air, low air loss, and immersion.

Our goal is to provide the patient with the highest level of comfort. This is especially true for hospice patients, where attending to comfort and pain management of the terminally ill is often the care team's primary objective. 

While hospital beds are traditionally larger in size to that of a more conventional bed & most twin covers & sheets are too small, we've been able to reach out to Invacare to provide their bed in a box bedding  combo boxes to make these beds a little more comfortable. 

Breaking News...

The Road To Recovery Just Got An Express Lane!

Approximately 12 million people in the U.S. require some form of home healthcare. With average care term lasting almost year, patients & caregivers require the flexibility to get affordable medical supplies as quickly as possible.

The care of a patient with a routine uncomplicated condition may be treated and effectively managed by a primary care doctor; where as managing the care for an elderly rehab patient involves physicians, therapists, equipment, aides either in the home or at a facility. Almost two-thirds (63.8 percent) of home health care recipients are women. More than two-thirds (69.1 percent) of home health care recipients are over age 65. Conditions requiring home health care most frequently include diabetes, heart failure, chronic ulcers of the skin, osteoarthritis, and hypertension.

Family, friends, and healthcare professionals have become more involved in the delivery of health care services with more than 33,000 caregivers providing in home health care in the US alone. As patient care become more complex and the number participants increases, there is a definitive need for marriage of provider & technology to help simplify the continuation of care for patients. Whether it's a PC, tablet, or smart phone, MyCareHomeMedical.com/Care-Express can help caregivers with the products they need, when and where they need them.

Through a unique partnership with Medical Service Company, MyCareHomeMedical.com is able to utilize over 60 years of experience in providing home medical supplies and services. Our qualified staff, including a network of Respiratory Therapists, Registered Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, A Registered Dietitian & A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, will work with you and your healthcare providers to find the best combination of high quality products, services and support for your treatment. 

Changes in Medicare mean changes to what is being covered by insurance for your home medical supplies. The ancillary products that may improve your comfort level may not be covered by your insurance or Medicare; that’s where the Care Express Program can help. With hundreds of products ranging from Bath Safety items, to padding that can make a hospital bed or wheelchair more accommodating, personal care products, as well as a variety of mobility products (wheelchairs, walkers, canes & crutches); we have the medical supply items to help make your road to recovery as comfortable as possible.