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PTs and OTs in my experience have catalogues, and helped us choose appropriate devices. And as Barb suggested, toward the end of the first rehab stint, both a PT and OT visited the home with us and made suggestions.
I don't recall what Medicare paid for or we bought ourselves, so that's a question that should be raised. A Medicare qualified DME can bring things in a day or so, but if you have to buy anything yourself, you should plan to contact local DMEs to find out if what you need is available.
My recollection is though that Medicare provided for a scripted hospital bed and wheel chair, but I don't recall about the walker. I believe we had to purchase bath equipment out of our own pockets.
You didn't mention a commode. That might be something to consider as well, plus grabbers to pull on socks or reach other items.
Another thing to consider if appropriate is a rotating, or "egg carton" mattress, with capability to rotate different sections, the purpose of which is to avoid portions of the body being in contact too long with the same area, potentially rubbing ankles or other areas, and developing pressure ulcers.
The social worker on site in the nursing home or rehab should be able to assist in ordering all DME (durable medical equipment) needed and file with medicare. Any equipment needed including oxygen would be delivered to the home. PT chose the proper heavy duty wheelchair and ergonomic seat cushion for dad. Before he was discharged all items needed were reviewed and ordered well ahead of time. I did not have to purchase or find anything myself. Dad needed a hospital bed, a heavy duty walker, bedside commode,(bath chair, grab bars & handicapped toilet were already in his apartment). oxygen unit with portable tanks for doctor visits. Be sure to ask for extended tubing if oxygen is needed. We also asked for a hospital type over the bed table for meals. Hopefully you have caregiving help and need to stock up on disposable underwear, chux pads, gloves, antibacterial supplies, hand sanitizer, bath wipes, bedside commode liners, barrier cream to start. All these items are easily found on Amazon.
Google Homecare equipment. Call and shop. Any company will help you thru needed equipment and paperwork. With your described insurance, you're good as gold. Google, call, shop.
Yes, the SW at the hospital should be able to help sort things out. Even order them for you.
I can't remember how it works but I do know Mediicare will not pay for everything you mention. I don't think they allow a hospital bed and a wheelchair. Something about having to be bed ridden. There is something about both covering a walker and a wheelchair. If I am right, you may want to purchase the cheapest items and let Medicare pay for the expensive ones. I know at one time they did not cover shower chairs.
Do know that if you have a senior coming home on Hospice Care at all, they will often get the hospital bed for you if one is required for care; that would make it covered by insurance. I hope others have some good ideas for you.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
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APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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The OT can then tell the MD what needs to be ordered.
I don't recall what Medicare paid for or we bought ourselves, so that's a question that should be raised. A Medicare qualified DME can bring things in a day or so, but if you have to buy anything yourself, you should plan to contact local DMEs to find out if what you need is available.
My recollection is though that Medicare provided for a scripted hospital bed and wheel chair, but I don't recall about the walker. I believe we had to purchase bath equipment out of our own pockets.
You didn't mention a commode. That might be something to consider as well, plus grabbers to pull on socks or reach other items.
Another thing to consider if appropriate is a rotating, or "egg carton" mattress, with capability to rotate different sections, the purpose of which is to avoid portions of the body being in contact too long with the same area, potentially rubbing ankles or other areas, and developing pressure ulcers.
Hopefully you have caregiving help and need to stock up on disposable underwear, chux pads, gloves,
antibacterial supplies, hand sanitizer, bath wipes, bedside commode liners, barrier cream to start. All these items are easily found on Amazon.
When Mum had her knee surgery she got a toilet riser, walked and bath chair. She did not need a wheel chair, nor hospital bed.
I can't remember how it works but I do know Mediicare will not pay for everything you mention. I don't think they allow a hospital bed and a wheelchair. Something about having to be bed ridden. There is something about both covering a walker and a wheelchair. If I am right, you may want to purchase the cheapest items and let Medicare pay for the expensive ones. I know at one time they did not cover shower chairs.
Your suppliment may cover durable equipment.