Medical Equipment
Welcome to the Advice section for Medical Equipment on the Eldercare Channel. Our section on medical equipment aims to inform you in your search for medical equipment by offering a wide variety of resources. Peruse our articles to read advice from knowledgeable experts and find the answers to all your questions about medical equipment services in the area.
Advances in Overcoming Hearing Loss Dizziness and Balance Disorders in Seniors
Hearing is arguably our most important sense of orientation to our world
Joint Replacement
Total Joint Replacement of the Hip and Knee are two of the most efficient and reliable therapies modern medicine has to offer. Studies have revealed high patient satisfaction and consistent improvement in pain and function over the first and second decades after surgery.
Advances in the Treatment of Age Related Macular Degeneration
Symptoms of ARMD typically include blurring, distortion or darkening of central vision. The vision loss affects reading and recognizing objects. Bending or waviness to straight lines arises from fluid or blood accumulation beneath the retina, which moves the retinal light receptors out of their normal position.
Cancer Treatment Enters a New Era
For decades, the backbone of cancer drug therapy has been “cytotoxic” chemotherapies, mostly given by vein.
Advances in Pelvic Surgery
Urinary Incontinence affects approximately one out of every four adult women in the United States, and is more prevalent than diabetes, hypertension, or depression.
Must-Know-Info Before Modifying an Auto or Home
Terms like "vehicle conversion" and "stowage lift" seem almost interchangeable to the layperson, but they are significantly different adaptations with vastly different costs.
The Future of Prosthetic and Orthotic Technology
How long have you been wearing your prosthesis or orthosis? One year? Three years? Longer? Prosthetic and Orthotic Technology has advanced rapidly, creating new options that didn't exist before. Options that may offer you increased comfort and mobility. But with all of these advancements, how do you make the right choice?
Advances in Hearing Aid Technology
Many people experiencing hearing loss today, who choose not to remedy it, have tried in the past to utilize hearing aids, but the devices available at those times had some shortcomings.
The Miracle of Dental Implants
It is sad but true that American culture just assumes when you get old, your teeth get bad. As a result, maybe you get dentures, maybe you don't. And no matter what you decide, dentures or no dentures, there are ramifications that can directly affect your quality of life, your physical and emotional health, and even your longevity.