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Top 5 Ways to Help Your Parents Keep Their Independence as They Age
Posted On: March 16, 2021 by Hart Medical Equipment in: Bathroom Safety, Elderly, Excercise, Parents
After thinking about the love your parents have given you and all the sacrifices they’ve made, it’s normal to want nothing but the best for them, too. With that comes the desire for your parents to stay active and independent as they grow older. Below are five of the best ways to make sure your parents remain independent as they age. 1. Motivate and Empower Them One big obstacle that often gets in the way of living independently is the individual’s mindset. It can be hard to face the physical and mental changes that come with getting older, so it’s important to continue motivating your aging parents to live a healthy lifestyle. Some things you should encourage them to do are: Visit the doctor regularly Exercise regularly Have a balanced diet Stay on track with medications Having a solid support group is often motivationRead More -
Top Tips to Help Stay Compliant with Your CPAP
Posted On: February 16, 2021 by Hart Medical Equipment in: CPAP, Sleep Apnea
Now that you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you’ll need to find the right treatment. A CPAP machine is a common device used to treat those with sleep apnea. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a form of positive airway pressure ventilation in which a constant level of air is given to the user so that breathing does not pause throughout the night. However, staying compliant with CPAP use isn’t always easy, which is why Hart Medical Equipment is here to give you some tips to help! Why Do I Need to Stay Compliant? It may not seem too important, but staying compliant could be a matter of life or death. If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause many health issues such as: Stroke Heart failure Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure Headaches Depression Liver problems How Do I Stay Compliant? 1.Read More -
Three Sweet Treats for Diabetics
Posted On: January 20, 2021 by Hart Medical Equipment in: Diabetes
Living with diabetes makes dessert time a little more complicated. The good news is that there are lots of yummy treats that won’t mess up your blood sugar while also satisfying your sweet tooth! Next time you’re craving something post-dinner, try out one of these delicious treats. Raspberry-Mocha Cake The first dessert is beautiful, delicious and blood sugar friendly all in one! This recipe makes 16, 1-piece servings – the perfect size to share with the whole family. Ingredients: Two 8-ounce packages of chocolate sugar-free, low-fat cake mix 1 ½ cups of brewed chocolate-almond flavored coffee 1 ¼ cups of raspberry spreadable fruit, melted Two ½ ounce packages of sugar-free instant cocoa mix One 1.3-ounce envelope of sugar-free whipped topping mix ½ cup of fat-free cold milk ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract Directions: PreheatRead More -
Hart Medical Equipment Acquires McLaren Home Medical Equipment
Posted On: January 3, 2021 by Hart Medical Equipment in: Company, General, Press Release
Hart Medical Equipment is excited to announce that we have acquired McLaren Home Medical Equipment, MHM formerly known as VitalCare in Cheboygan, Gaylord, and Petoskey in northern Michigan. The official acquisition date is January 1, 2021. Hart’s shared ownership by McLaren makes MHM a natural fit. This acquisition furthers Hart’s strategic plan to expand geographic coverage while leveraging additional scale for the benefit of our partners, referrals, and customers. As we continue to strive for service excellence, we carry forward the provision of top-level customer care through service, quality, and innovation. 2020 has brought some unique challenges to the healthcare industry, and Hart has proudly implemented some new technologies to meet those challenges, namely TeleHart, our live streaming training service, educating customers remotely on CPAP/BiPAP, oxygen, glucometers, and nebulizers from the safety of their homes. We are looking forward to bringing TeleHartRead More -
You've Just Been Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. Now What?
Posted On: December 16, 2020 by Hart Medical Equipment in: CPAP, Sleep Apnea
After discovering that you have sleep apnea, you may feel overwhelmed about the treatment and what to do post-diagnosis. We’re here to help you feel more prepared to start your sleep apnea journey on the right foot. Continue reading to learn more about the disorder, what steps to take and lifestyle changes you can implement to ease symptoms. Sleep Apnea Rundown Before we get into the next steps, let’s review the basics of sleep apnea. This sleep disorder causes pauses in breathing while you’re asleep, leading to symptoms like loud snoring and tiredness even after a full night of sleep. While sleep apnea can affect anyone, there are certain factors that can put you at higher risk for having it: Obesity Narrowed airway Family history Smoking Thicker neck Congestion Where to Go from Here Test Results NowRead More -
New Hart Medical Hearing Care Location!
Posted On: September 23, 2020 by Hart Medical Equipment in: Company, Customer Satisfaction, General, Hearing, Hearing Aids, Hearing Care, Hearing Loss
We are excited to announce that on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, we will be opening our new Hart Medical Hearing Care Center in our Flint showroom at 2316 S Ballenger Hwy, Ste L, Flint, MI 48503. Hart is one of the most trusted names in-home medical equipment and supplies, and we are committed to providing you the very best in hearing care services. At all of our Hearing Care locations, you can expect to interact with friendly staff who are ready to help you with all your hearing needs. We offer comprehensive hearing tests, a wide variety of digital and rechargeable hearing aids with a nearly invisible design, and hearing aid fitting, cleaning, and repair services. Dr. Laura Salome has over 19 years of experience providing hearing care. She received her Doctorate of Audiology from Salus University and her Masters of Science from Hunter College in NYC. Dr. Salome is certified by the American Academy of Audiology and holds a State of Michigan Audiologist license. Her primaryRead More -
SoClean / ResMed Warranty Clarification
Posted On: April 30, 2020 by Hart Medical Equipment in: General
ResMed Warranty Update / SoClean Response: Hart Medical Equipment takes patient safety, health, and satisfaction seriously and stands behind its products. From time to time, products may get recalled, or there may be an issue with a manufacturer. Hart looks at each one of these cases and takes appropriate action. In the instance of warranty coverage changes, Hart will notify patients, as outlined in the Medicare Supplier Standards. In February, ResMed issued a warranty update announcing that it would exclude damage to their machines when the damage was caused by the use of ozone devices. In response, the manufacturer SoClean addressed ResMed’s notice by offering to honor the warranty on the AirSense 10 when used with a SoClean for a two year period, plus they added an additional year, for a total of a three year warranty. Please visit soclean.com/warranty for details on how to register. If you have questions, please call Hart atRead More -
A Note from our President
Posted On: March 19, 2020 by Hart Medical Equipment in: Company, General
Dear Valued Patients: As our world faces great uncertainty due to the spread of COVID-19, we at Hart want to let you know what you can expect from us and what we are doing for our employees, patients, and our communities. Our first priority is the safety of our teams, their families, and our patients. It takes a healthy team to fulfill our mission and care for our patients. Safety Measures Our team members that work directly with patients have all been supplied with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and have been trained in proper protection protocols. This is already part of our daily lives, but we have reinforced this with our teams in the light of this new threat. We have team members working from home where possible to minimize exposure. We have staggered shifts for our delivery teams to minimize potential cross exposure. We are also disinfecting our public areas every 30 minutes in order to cut down on possible cross contamination, in addition to ourRead More -
The Significant Impact of Power Lift Chairs
Posted On: January 20, 2020 by Hart Medical Equipment in: Company, General, Golden Tech, Product Spotlight
If you believe that a loved one has started to age and is beginning to struggle with everyday tasks, one method for keeping them independent is to invest in a lift chair. However, you may not be familiar with which type of chair is needed and if insurance or Medicare will cover the cost for the chair. These questions are common for adult children with elderly parents. The Right Candidate A candidate for a lift chair is someone in need of assistance because of an issue that limits their mobility. These issues can be related to aging, surgery or arthritis, but they affect the potential candidate daily. Providing a lift chair for the potential candidate is a far less intrusive method of keeping one’s independence. Lift chairs appear to be like normal chairs, but they possess a mechanism which allows the chairs to be raised or lowered safely. This allows for the proper assistance in their getting up and down from the sitting or standing position without helpRead More -
Understanding Insurance Terms
Posted On: January 6, 2020 by Hart Medical Equipment in: General, Insurance
Happy New Years! It’s now that time of year when most health insurance policies renew. J Sometimes the terminology in health insurance policies can be a little confusing, so we are here to help! We have chosen a few common insurance terms and explained them in a bit more detail so they are easier to understand. Remember, it’s always a good idea to call your insurance company with any kind of question or clarification you may need. They are always willing to help, as is Hart Medical Equipment! What is a Deductible? The deductible is a set dollar amount the patient must pay before the insurance company starts picking up some of the cost for the medical benefits. Once you meet your deductible, the insurance will pick up a set percentage of what the patient is responsible for and leave them with a coinsurance to pay. What is a Coinsurance? Coinsurance is a set percentage of coverage the patient is responsibleRead More
