Author: Catherine Bolla

A lot of people usually ask if an adjustable bed can cause back pain. The truth is, there is no straightforward answer to this question. The neck and back are made up of tendons, muscles, nerves, and bones. It is a large and complex system and when there is a problem; it causes great pain.  … Continue reading DOES AN ADJUSTABLE BED CAUSE BACK PAIN?

There are so many suggestions for hospital bed modification. Typically, the appearance of a hospital bed is dull. However, the good news is that hospital beds can be transformed. Hospital beds make it easier for people to receive care. It is possible to disguise three standard sizes of hospital beds. A big bed will typically… Continue reading TIPS FOR DISGUISING A HOSPITAL BED

Hospital beds can be adjusted, and this means that there can be variation in the angle of incline at the hips and knees. Adjustable beds are made to be used at home and have a few extra features that makes it blend seamlessly to the interior decoration of your home.   Size  Hospital beds are not… Continue reading A COMPARISON OF HOSPITAL BEDS AND ADJUSTABLE BEDS

What you should know about hospital beds?  A hospital bed becomes necessary if you or a close relative is recovering from an illness or sickness. Hospital beds are available for rent and purchase at medical supply stores. A movable side rail is one of the features of a typical hospital bed and it usually resembles… Continue reading CHOOSING A HOSPITAL BAD AND TIPS FOR SAFE USAGE

Hospital beds didn’t always look good. They used to look old; they were heavy and dirty and made from cast iron. These hospital beds had broken spring mattresses that were quite uncomfortable. The hospital beds made these days aren’t quite heavy. They are lightweight and weight about 500 Ib. These beds can be disassembled easily… Continue reading WHEN DOES A HOSPITAL BED BECOME NECESSARY

It gets to a stage in our lives where we discover that a standard consumer bed is insufficient. This may be as a result of injury, aging, or illness. The engineering of home hospital bed is such that it has features that improves support, comfort, safety, and the treatment of people with various medical conditions… Continue reading HOME HOSPITAL BED, SHOULD I BUY OR RENT ONE?

BIPAP is a compact and small machine that helps with respiration. It is also easy to operate. This machine eases the way a person with COPD breathes. Its principle of operation is simple. The user takes in air with raised pressure (i.e., pressurized air) through a mask. This helps with regulation of their pattern of… Continue reading WHAT EFFECT DOES A BIPAP MACHINE HAVE ON COPD?

What is Medi-Cal?  Medi-Cal is a properly planned healthcare program instituted by state and federal authorities so that low-income earners can access quality healthcare service. The department of healthcare services is the lead state agency for Medi-Cal. It can be likened to the version of the federal “MediCaid” program in California. On the federal level,… Continue reading HOW TO SECURE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY THROUGH MEDI-CAL

Your order will not be shipped if your prescription is not on file and if oxygen, heated humidifiers, CPAP masks, and machines are included in your order. However, it is important to state that DME parts and supplies like water chambers, tubing, filters, pillows, cushions, and mask parts do not need a prescription.   You can… Continue reading POLICY FOR PRESCRIPTION

Most people diagnosed with sleep apnea are usually bothered about the cost of the CPAP machine and supplies. Another thing that bothers them is if CPAP is covered by their insurance and whether they can get it cheaper online.   According to statistics, twenty million Americans suffer from sleep apnea and if you are one of… Continue reading IS CPAP COVERED BY INSURANCE?