Home Care Medical Equipment

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is any equipment that provides therapeutic benefits to a patient in need because of certain medical conditions and/or illnesses. so that patients can achieve greater independence at home. We provide equipment, ranging from wheelchairs, walkers to commodes.

Increased knowledge of the importance of maintaining an active life has led to the older generation being motivated to remain active. Mobility is a deciding factor in this process and when reduced there are obvious risks associated with inactivity and the ensuing, rapidly reduced state of health. When mobility is reduced, the older person’s ability to manage everyday situations is affected and he/she may increasingly become dependent on the resources of relatives or on the community services.

Walkers have been proven to fill an important function in enabling people to move around independently despite severely diminished functional capabilities. When a walker is used, the risk of fractures due to falls can be reduced despite a decline in general status of health. Physical activity is critical in the process of fracture prevention and the fact that the older person can walk independently and move around outdoors contributes to strengthening muscles and skeleton, thus reducing fractures even though a fall may still occur.

A wheelchair is a chair fitted with wheels. The device comes in variations allowing either manual propulsion by the seated occupant turning the rear wheels by hand, or electric propulsion by motors. There are often handles behind the seat to allow for different individuals to push. Wheelchairs are used by people for whom walking is difficult or impossible due to illness, injury, or disability. People who have difficulty sitting and walking often make use of a wheel bench. A basic manual wheelchair incorporates a seat, foot rests and four wheels: two, caster wheels at the front and two large wheels at the back. The two larger wheels in the back usually have hand-rims; two metal or plastic circles approximately 3/4" thick.

Wheelchairs assist people to become more mobile and independent. There are many different types of wheelchairs that are used for various reasons. It is important to understand the limitations and safe operation of whatever wheelchair you choose. The chair seat size (width and depth), seat-to-floor height, footrests/leg rests, front caster outriggers, adjustable backrests, controls, and many other features can be customized on, or added to, many basic models, while some users, often those with specialized needs, may have wheelchairs custom-built.