THE HEALTHCARE MAZE - Healthcare for seniors

To maximize the safety of your loved one while at home, there are devices and information that may be very helpful. They include:

Monitoring Devices

www.lifelinesys.com	(800) 380-3111
www.adt.com	(800) 209-7599
www.abc-seniors.com	(888) 430-2273
www.rescuealert.com	(800) 688-9576
www.liferesponseusa.com	(888) 330-2717
Medical ID Bracelets
www.medicid.com	(800) 926-3342
www.americanmedical-id.com	(800) 363-5985
www.medicalert.org	(888) 633-4298

Gait Belts

www.bischoffsmedicalsupplies.com	(916) 979-1070 $15-$18
www.sammonspreston.com	search "transfer belt" $15-$17
www.ebay.com	search "transfer belt" $12-$15
Check the Yellow Pages under Medical Supply for further resources.
Fall Prevention Falls and fall-related injuries are some of the most common and serious problems experienced by the elderly. These injuries are often life threatening and result in weeks and sometimes months of rehabilitation. It is important for families to understand some of the causes of falls and how to best prevent them before they occur. Below are links to web sites that provide information about fall prevention: www.sacramento.networkofcare.org www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/spotlite/falltips.htm www.stopfalls.org/ For free publications regarding safety issues for seniors see the following link: www.niapublications.org/shopdisplayproducts.asp Caregivers/Companionship>

THE HEALTHCARE MAZE: SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Health care for senior citizens - Information, guidance and answers to questions about home health services, skilled nursing facilities (SNF) for the elderly, assisted living, hospitalization and hospital stays. List of community caregivers: Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Medical Center, Eskaton and UC Davis. Health care information for seniors about independent living, assisted care, board and care, long term care, and transportation assistance. Medical and safety equipment for seniors: grab bars, shower benches, gait belts, transfer poles, safety belt, grab bar installation. Occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy for seniors. Medicare nurse and healthecare providers. Nursing, social workers, and adult daycare facilities regarding elderly family and loved ones. Social worker, companions, hospitalization of seniors, outpatient care, hospital discharge and HMO information. Installation of handicap ramps and ramp devices, lifeline.

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