Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is presenting a series on various conditions individuals may have. These articles will provide some background information for each condition and help you understand how our oxygen and medical equipment resources may be best suited for you or your senior loved one’s needs. Click to learn more about COPD, sleep […]
Archive for the ‘Medical Equipment’ Category
Give Your Blood Circulation a Boost with Compression Stockings
Designed to apply gradient pressure, compression stockings are a specialized hosiery which helps to increase circulation and prevent blood clots. Compression stockings fit tightest at the ankles and the compression gradually reduces towards the knees and thighs. This design forces better circulation, especially in the more narrow veins. Compression therapy is commonly used to provide […]
How Do I Know if a Wheelchair or Transport Chair is Best?
At Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment, we are often asked How do I know if I should use a wheelchair or a transport chair? This is a great question! Both a wheelchair and a transport chair are used when an individual requires extra help for mobility. Both pieces of equipment can be pushed by a caregiver […]
A Lift Chair Buyer’s Guide
If you are wondering whether a power lift chair would be helpful to your aging loved one, then you’ve come to the right place! Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is the premier retailer in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area for oxygen supplies as well as medical equipment, including lift chairs. We take pride […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is presenting a series on various conditions individuals may have. These articles will provide some background information for each condition and help you understand how our oxygen and medical equipment resources may be best suited for you or your senior loved one’s needs. Click to learn more about COPD, sleep apnea, […]
Is All Durable Medical Equipment Covered by Insurance?
The simple answer is no. Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home. Your physician, nurse practitioner (NP), physician’s assistant (PA) or certified nurse specialist (CNS) can prescribe medical equipment for a patient. Medicare is considered the driver when it comes to […]
Parkinson’s Disease
Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is presenting a series on various conditions individuals may have. These articles will provide some background information for each and help you understand how our oxygen and medical equipment resources may be best suited for you or your senior loved one’s needs. One of the most well-known early signs of […]
Aging in Place Safely
Guest blog by Access Solutions and Augustana Care. Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is committed to providing superior service and offering quality products for our Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area customers. We reached out to our friends at Access Solutions and Augustana Care for some tips to help you stay safe while aging in place. Are […]
Medical Equipment Options: Power Mobility Scooter and Lift Chair
At Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment in Minnesota, we understand there are many different types of medical equipment options available and want to make sure our customers know which type of equipment is best for their particular needs. In this article, we will focus on the power mobility scooter and the lift chair detailing when […]