Accredited is now working with In-Step Mobility Products to offer the U-Step Walking Stabilizer in Southern California. We are currently the only retail store to have this product in stock. The U-Step Walker is specifically made for Parkinsonians to Help with Stability, Safety, and to Overcome Freezing. The U-Step Walker has a LaserLight solution that serves as a visual cue to help break the freezing episode. Last month, at Accredited’s Annual Flu Shot event, a gentleman with Parkinson’s tried the U-Step Walker. Before, he could hardly walk. With U-Step, he was buzzing around the showroom and ambulating with greater ease than ever before. A remarkable product and it may be covered by Medicare. To learn more about U-Step, visit http://www.ustep.com/walker.htm or call 800-974-1234 x551.
Archive for November, 2010
Caregiver Services Benefit More Than Just the Patient
There is a cardinal rule in the healthcare and social service world – If you aren’t taking care of yourself, then you aren’t really able to take great care of someone else. The family member who serves as the caregiver often puts their loved one’s needs above their own. This doesn’t just happen for a day or two, it happens ongoing. At some point, the family member burns out and starts experiencing healthcare issues of their own. Hiring temporary in-home care or utilizing respite care services can make certain that the patient’s needs are being met while the primary caregiver has a chance to recharge their battery and take care of their own mental, physical and emotional health. The Family Caregiver Alliance is a great resource for helping family caregivers cope with the challenges of caregiver for loved ones. Visit www.caregiver.org for more information.
Aging and Technology Products for the Future
Accredited is on the cutting edge of introducing Aging & Technology Products and Services to the public. Although not yet part of the mainstream solution for enhancing an older adult’s safety and quality of life at home, Accredited recognizes its role in taking the first steps to educate the community. For the family members and caregivers, some of the current products like Emfinders, Smart Caregivers, Dakim, Ideal Life Telemonitoring, Lifeline Auto Alert, and others can make an immediate impact. We look forward to introducing many more product solutions as they come available. Many of the current available Aging & Technology products can be found at Accredited Medical Supplies’ Smart Store Showroom at 21142 Ventura Blvd Woodland Hills, CA 91364. For more information, call 800-974-1234 x551. To read more and view videos about ‘Imagine – The Future of Aging’, visit AAHSA’s site.
