There is a Chill in the Air. Must be Time for Free CPAP Clinics!

The colors of the season are beginning to change, the air is getting crisper and the kids are all back in their school routine – that means it is time for FREE CPAP clinics at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment! Over the years, the CPAP clinics we host two times per year have proven to be very popular with our CPAP and BiPAP customers, so don’t miss the opportunity to give your machine and supplies a thorough check-up and cleaning. At these free walk-in clinics our knowledgeable staff will:

  • Examine your mask and supplies and replace any parts if needed
  • Check the pressure and settings
  • Perform fittings for a new, comfortable mask if necessary and desired
  • Demonstrate proper, routine cleaning procedures
  • Review all the latest accessories, including fun novelty mask attachments

Watch Francis explain in this short video why it’s important to clean your CPAP mask and supplies on a regular basis and how often to replace the parts.

During the month of October, we are offering a 15% savings on all CPAP accessories & supplies not going through insurance – don’t miss that! The staff at each of our eight Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area retail locations will answer any questions you have, including the equipment cleaning schedule and help to explain insurance coverage of these supplies as well as show you the latest in sleep therapy products:

  • Mask technology
  • Tubing covers
  • Mask wipes
  • CPAP pillows

CPAP Clinic Dates & Locations:
All clinics run from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.

Monday, October 1st– Shakopee

1667 17thAvenue E, Suite 102

(952) 445-5454

Wednesday, October 3rd– Coon Rapids

11650 Round Lake Blvd.

(763) 231-2077

Monday, October 8th– Burnsville

14001A Grand Avenue S.

(952) 898-5008

Wednesday, October 10th– St. Paul

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

17 W. Exchange Street, Suite 130

(651) 789-1767

Wednesday, October 17th– Maple Grove

9515 Black Oaks Lane

(763) 494-4966

Monday, October 22nd– St. Louis Park

4820 Park Glen Road

(952) 920-0460

Wednesday, October 24th– Woodbury

1815 Radio Drive

(651) 789-0050

Monday, October 29th– Maplewood

1715-D Beam Avenue

(651) 789-7500

No appointment is necessary, all clinics are on a walk-in basis. If you are unable to attend a clinic, please call your nearest Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment store to schedule a FREE check-up. While you’re there, be sure to take a look around the store, maybe you’ll find the perfect accessory for your medical equipment and find ways to improve your CPAP therapy and don’t forget to save 15% off all CPAP accessories & supplies that are not going through insurance!

Posted on: September 26th, 2018 by Francis Sheehy in CPAP, CPAP Clinics | No Comments
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Once Again, Our Annual Contest Was a Hit!

Here at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment, we understand that medical supplies and oxygen equipment normally isn’t very exciting so we try to have a little fun with it and one way is hosting the annual Show Us Your Crown photo contest. Liberty Oxygen donates to the American Lung Association Minnesota based on the number of entries we receive. With each entrant who submits a photo (or multiple photos) to the contest while wearing one of our Lady Liberty crowns, Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment donates $10 to the Minnesota chapter of the American Lung Association.

This year marked our 11thyear hosting the annual Show Us Your Crown contest and once again we received many photo entries, and it looks like everyone is having fun with it! Each year, our friend Cheryl Sasse, RRT, Director, Lung Health, from the American Lung Association Minnesota is the official judge and chooses the winning photos from all the entries. Thank you, Cheryl, for your partnership with Liberty Oxygen over the years, it is invaluable to our customers and us. The fundraising component of this fun contest means even more to our clients and employees! Click here to see more of the 2018 photo entries.

To give our employees a chance to take part in the fun, we also host a separate employee crown contest. Here are the winners of the 2018 employee contest:

We love hosting this contest each year, seeing the creative photos our clients and employees submit, and most of all knowing that together we are helping people with chronic respiratory disease get the CPAP equipment and oxygen supplies they need to maintain their maximum health.

It’s not all fun and games, we do have the serious business to conduct with our customers, but our knowledgeable, experienced employees add a touch of humor to their day when helping customers understand what type of mobility equipment will be best for their situation, find the perfect fitting CPAP mask, or test out our selection of power lift chairs. We actually make shopping for raised toilet seats and compression stockings an enjoyable experience!

If you are looking for a career doing something you know will make a difference in the lives of the seniors in our local community and want to work with a fun group of people, look no further than Liberty Oxygen. To learn more about Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment and the services or equipment we offer, visit our website or stop in any of our eight Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area locations.

Posted on: September 12th, 2018 by Francis Sheehy in CPAP, General, Show Us Your Crown Contest | No Comments
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Sleep Apnea

amara_cpap_maskLiberty 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.

Sleep apnea is defined as a potentially serious sleep disorder in which an involuntary stoppage of breathing occurs while a person is sleeping. An individual may have sleep apnea if loud snoring and not feeling completely rested even after a full night’s sleep is occurring. There are three main types of sleep apnea:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea– This is the most common form and occurs when the throat muscles relax.
  • Central sleep apnea– This type of sleep apnea occurs when your brain is not sending the proper signals to the muscles which control breathing.
  • Complex sleep apnea– Also referred to as treatment-emergent central sleep apnea, this type occurs when a person has both central and obstructive sleep apnea.

Loud snoring is an indicator of a potentially serious problem, but not everyone with sleep apnea snores. Individuals with untreated sleep apnea will stop breathing several times a night, sometimes hundreds of times. This leads to the brain and body not getting enough oxygen. In addition to loud snoring, common symptoms include:

  • Morning headaches
  • Waking up with a dry mouth and throat
  • Occasionally waking gasping or choking
  • Lack of energy during the day
  • Difficulty staying asleep
  • Irritability, forgetfulness and mood changes

There are treatment options, such as losing weight, adjusting sleep positions, dental devices, surgery, and CPAP therapy, which can ease the symptoms and help prevent heart problems and other complications that can result from sleep apnea. The most common treatment for sleep apnea is CPAP therapy. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is a treatment where the individual wears a mask over the nose and mouth while sleeping. The CPAP mask is connected to a small machine that is delivering continuous air flow to the nose, which in turn encourages regular breathing. There is also BiPAP, or bi-level positive airway pressure. This is similar to CPAP the air flow changes as the person breathes in and out.

Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment hosts free CPAP clinics two times per year. These clinics are a great opportunity for CPAP or BiPAP users to learn more about their equipment, ensure the pressure setting is correct, learn how to properly clean the mask and equipment and much more. These free clinics are very popular with our customers and held at each of the eight Minneapolis/St. Paul metro Liberty Oxygen locations. Look for information on upcoming clinics on our website and be sure to stop in!

CPAP technology and equipment is constantly changing and evolving, so it is important to stay abreast of the latest information. Whether you are buying your first CPAP mask or replacing a current one, when you think about your next mask purchase be sure to stop in one of our stores to try on the latest styles and find the fit best for you. Let the experts at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment assist you with comfort and fit as well as teach you how to care for and properly use your CPAP equipment.

Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is the premier home medical equipment provider serving Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding Twin Cities suburbs with quality equipment and outstanding customer service. We enable you to stay safe and live independently in your home by offering a comprehensive array of home medical equipment and oxygen supplies, including CPAP masks and supplies. The friendly staff at each of our locations is educated and experienced with the current insurance procedures and can work with your insurance company to ensure your CPAP needs are covered.

Your health and well-being is too important to trust to just anyone. Let the caring professionals at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment assist you with the home medical equipment and other healthcare and oxygen supplies you need. Stop in any of our eight Minneapolis and St. Paul metro locations or contact us today with questions, concerns or comments.

Posted on: August 29th, 2018 by Francis Sheehy in CPAP, Medical Issues | No Comments
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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.

The human body’s lung system is complex and hard at work, breathing in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide thousands of times every day. Throughout this intricate system, lung disease can occur when problems arise and tens of millions of Americans suffer from a form of lung disease today. Oftentimes, people associate chronic lung disease with lung cancer but there are many different types. If the airways, lung tissue, or circulation of blood in and around the lungs is compromised, some type of lung disease is involved. Here are some common types:

  • Asthma
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Pneumonia
  • Lung cancer

Today we are going to take a closer look at chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly referred to as COPD. COPD is a chronic lung disease that affects the ability to fully exhale, thus making it difficult to breathe, and includes bronchitis and emphysema.

Typical warning signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may include, but are not limited to:

  • Chronic cough
  • Wheezing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chronic mucus or phlegm
  • Coughing up blood
  • Chronic chest pain

If you or a loved one is experiencing any of the above listed symptoms, see your healthcare provider for tests. As with any disease, early detection is key.

According to the American Lung Association, COPD is a very common lung disease, affecting millions of Americans and is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Knowing how common this is, along with the fact that it is preventable and treatable, the American Lung Association is committed to supporting those with COPD and offer resources and tools about the disease to help. One resource in Minnesota is the Better Breathers Club, which are support groups for patients and caregivers affected by various chronic lung diseases, including COPD. Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment has partnered with Cheryl Sasse, Director, Lung Health with American Lung Association of Minnesota and specifically their Better Breathers Clubs over the years. We are proud to donate to their cause each year on behalf of our customers, many of whom suffer from chronic lung disease and require the daily use of a CPAP mask or oxygen equipment, through our Show Us Your Crown photo contest.

Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is the premier home medical equipment provider serving Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding Twin Cities suburbs with quality equipment and outstanding customer service. We enable you to stay safe and live independently in your home by offering a comprehensive array of home medical equipment and supplemental oxygen, including CPAP masks, inhalers and oxygen supplies.

Your health and well-being is too important to trust to just anyone. Let the caring professionals at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment assist you with the home medical equipment and other healthcare and oxygen supplies you need. Stop in any of our eight Minneapolis and St. Paul metro locations or contact us today with questions, concerns or comments.

Posted on: July 31st, 2018 by Francis Sheehy in General | No Comments
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Is All Durable Medical Equipment Covered by Insurance?

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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 coverage criteria for durable medical equipment and all other insurance companies typically follow their guidelines. Acceptable durable medical equipment must meet these criteria:

  • Durable and can withstand repeated use
  • Used for a medical reason
  • Would not be useful to a person who is not sick or injured
  • Used in the home
  • Expected lifetime of at least 3 years

Durable medical equipment is defined as certain medical equipment, such as a walker, wheelchair, or hospital bed, that is ordered by a doctor for use in the home. Also referred to as home medical equipment (HME), oxygen equipment and CPAP supplies and accessories are included in the group of covered items. Durable medical equipment Medicare will cover includes, but is not limited to:

  • Blood sugar monitors & test strips
  • Canes (not including white canes for the blind)
  • Commode chairs
  • Crutches
  • Hospital beds
  • Manual wheelchairs and power mobility devices
  • Nebulizers and nebulizer medications
  • Oxygen equipment and accessories
  • Sleep apnea and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices and accessories
  • Walkers

Medicare has changed the way it reimburses for durable medical equipment. Prior to the Prescription Drug Act of 2003, paperwork could be completed after the patient received the equipment and any provider could be used, but now all paperwork must be completed and approved prior to receiving equipment and only providers with a Medicare Competitive Bid can be used. Additionally, the patient must meet certain coverage criteria for the item. If the specific criteria are not met, insurance will not cover the item. Insurance companies have tightened the reigns on requirements for durable medical equipment and simply requesting a physician to write a letter for coverage is no longer a viable option. For an insurance company to cover a specific piece of medical equipment, the patient must complete each of the following:

  1. Meet the coverage criteria for the particular piece of equipment.
  2. Provide a detailed, written order from a physician, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant or certified nurse specialist to the DME provider.
  3. Provide a note from the above clinician to the DME provider confirming an in-person visit as well as a discussion about the need for specific medical equipment took place.
  4. Provide any necessary documentation supporting the need for the specific equipment.

Insurance dictates that no medical equipment can leave the showroom or warehouse until the DME provider has all of the above documentation first. If the DME provider does not obtain the documents, insurance will not cover the item and the patient will be responsible for payment.

Although Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is not a competitive bid provider, we assist our customers each day with questions and point them in the direction of the providers in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area. Liberty Oxygen has a list of local providers for reference and the www.medicare.govwebsite provides up-to-date, important information. The ability to search the list of local and national competitive bid providers is available on the Medicare website by entering your zip code and the item needed. Be aware if you are searching for a provider using the Medicare website, some providers appear to be local to Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area even if they are not. This is because the provider will ship items and this can be costly.

Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is the premier oxygen and home medical equipment provider serving Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding Twin Cities suburbs with quality equipment and outstanding customer service. We enable you to stay safe and live independently in your home by offering a comprehensive array of home medical equipment and oxygen, including a walker, cane, and shower grab bars which may help with balance issues.

Your health and well-being is too important to trust to just anyone. Let the caring professionals at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment assist you with the home medical equipment and other healthcare and oxygen supplies you need. Stop in any of our eight Minneapolis and St. Paul metro locations or contact us today with questions, concerns or comments.

Posted on: June 28th, 2018 by Francis Sheehy in General, Insurance, Medical Equipment | No Comments
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It’s Back! Our Annual Show Us Your Crown Contest is on!

Our popular annual Show Us Your Crown contest is back! Each summer, we partner with our friends at American Lung Association Minnesota and help raise funds for them through our photo contest. Never participated in our annual contest? It’s simple! Stop in to any of our eight Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area to pick up your FREE lady liberty crown. Then start snapping fun, creative pictures wearing the crown and submit your photos to Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment by emailing them to [email protected]. You can submit as many photos as you’d like and for each entrant that submits a photo (or multiple photos) before July 13th, Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment will donate $10 to the Minnesota chapter of the American Lung Association.

After July 13th, Cheryl Sasse, RRT, Director, Lung Heath, from the American Lung Association Minnesota will select the final winners. Winners are chosen based on creativity and originality. Prizes are awarded to the top three entries:

First Place:  Dinner for two at Kincaid’s

Second Place:  $50 gas card

Third Place:  $25 gas card

With the opportunity to win these great prizes and a donation from Liberty Oxygen to the American Lung Association of Minnesota, everyone is a winner in our Show Us Your Crown contest! We really value our partnership with Cheryl Sasse and the American Lung Association Minnesota. Together, we’re helping people with chronic respiratory disease get the CPAP equipment and oxygen supplies they need to maintain their maximum health. The fundraising component makes this fun contest mean even more to our clients and us! Click here to check out some of the photo entries from last year and see all the contest details.

Posted on: June 4th, 2018 by Francis Sheehy in Show Us Your Crown Contest | No Comments
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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 Parkinson’s disease is a slight tremor or shaking in your hand. A slight tremor may be normal if you are feeling stressed or after exercise, but if you’re experiencing this while at rest, this could be an early sign of Parkinson’s. There are other common signs, such as loss of smell, change in handwriting, trouble moving and even issues with sleeping that all point to Parkinson’s. Demonstrating any one of these or other signs alone does not necessarily mean you have Parkinson’s disease, but if you experiencing more than one it may be a good idea to see a physician.

The Mayo Clinic’s website defines Parkinson’s disease as a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. Often beginning on one side of the body, the symptoms develop gradually and worsen over time as your condition progresses. Although the symptoms and signs will vary from person to person, some common signs may include:

  • Tremor –a shaking often begins in a hand or fingers.
  • Bradykinesia (slowed movement) –over time the disease may reduce the ability to move or slow movement making typically simple tasks more difficult.
  • Rigid muscles –muscle stiffness may occur in any part of the body which can cause pain and limit range of motion.
  • Speech changes –slurred, hesitated or monotoned inflection are some speech problems that may occur as a result of Parkinson’s.
  • Writing changes –writing may become small or become hard to write altogether.
  • Loss of automatic movement –decreased ability to perform unconscious movements such as swinging your arms when walking or even blinking.
  • Impaired posture and balance –balance issues or stooped posture can result from the disease.

Although there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, there are options to help manage the disease and progression, such as:

  • Exercise
  • Medication
  • Surgery
  • Physical therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Occupational therapy

Although the cause is unknown, research shows that certain neurons in the brain (nerve cells) gradually break down or die in those who have this disease. Many of the signs and symptoms discussed here are triggered due to a loss of neurons that produce the chemical messenger in your brain called dopamine, which causes abnormal brain activity and leads to the signs of Parkinson’s disease. Other factors which appear include genetics and environmental triggers. In addition, researchers feel the most important clue to the cause of Parkinson’s is the presence of Lewy bodies in the brain. Lewy bodies are clumps of specific substances within brain cells. More information can be found on the Mayo Clinic website.

Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is the premier home medical equipment provider serving Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding Twin Cities suburbs with quality equipment and outstanding customer service. We enable you to stay safe and live independently in your home by offering a comprehensive array of home medical equipment and oxygen, including a walker, cane, and shower grab bars which may help with balance issues. Other medical equipment options Liberty Oxygen provides which may help a person with Parkinson’s as their disease progresses and muscles become more rigid is a power lift chair.

Your health and well-being is too important to trust to just anyone. Let the caring professionals at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment assist you with the home medical equipment and other healthcare and oxygen supplies you need. Stop in any of our eight Minneapolis and St. Paul metro locations or contact us today with questions, concerns or comments.

Posted on: May 24th, 2018 by Francis Sheehy in Medical Equipment, Medical Issues | No Comments
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Bathroom Safety

By guest blogger Carolyn Blake, PT, CEEAA, Clinical Director with Above & Beyond Senior Services

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 Above & Beyond Senior Services for some tips on bathroom safety. At Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment we realize the increased level of safety concern when an older adult is in the bathroom and recently asked Above & Beyond Senior Services to share their expertise to help our customers maximize their safety in the bathroom.

Bathrooms have an especially high level of safety concern that other areas in a home do not. As a physical therapist, I am frequently asked to assess a person’s bathroom for accessibility, and to make recommendations for equipment and modifications that will maximize safety.

If a person uses an assistive device for walking, such as a walker, it can’t always fit into the bathroom. Consider these ideas in this situation: 

  • Avoid adding clutter that may make the walking spaces more restricted,
  • Add grab bars if you need to leave your walker outside the room.

The surfaces in a bathroom are unforgiving. They become slippery when wet and are hard if you land on them.

  • Keep the floor free of rugs, especially if they have fringe,
  • Use a rubber-backed bath mat when getting out of the shower so the floor stays dry and slip resistant.

In most instances, a standard height toilet does not meet the needs for a person with an arthritic knee, hip or spine. And in some cases, a toilet may be too high for a short person or someone transferring from a wheelchair. Also, if given an option of which chair to sit in, would you choose one with armrests or without? The toilet area is no different. If you have difficulty getting clean due to limited arm/hand function, there may be help! Here are some ideas:

  • Elevate your toilet with a seat riser, or have an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) toilet installed, which is 19” tall,
  • Add a safety frame, which is simply a set of armrests that attach to the bolts of the toilet seat.
  • A portable bidet can be added that washes and dries!

Stepping into a shower or tub also presents some difficulty. Do you find yourself unsteady if you look up and/or close your eyes? This is typical movement in a shower but is not comfortable for many people. Consider these modifications:

  • Grab bars as you step in as well as inside the shower
  • Shower chair with back
  • Transfer bench that allows you to sit on the outside of the tub and slide across (to avoid stepping over the edge)
  • Hand held shower with a shut off on the showerhead
  • Rubber mat on the shower floor or a textured surface (non-slip strips or sanded paint)

Finally, all grab bars should be installed professionally. They need to be firmly attached. A towel bar or a suctioned handle will not provide enough stability!

Overall, physical strength and balance are critical factors in order to have safety in the bathroom and throughout your home. An on-going, 2-3 times per week, exercise program that specifically targets your balance is important. Consider implementing a maintenance physical or occupational therapy plan, we are one of several providers in the metro area.

Happy Bathroom Safety!

For more information:

http://extension.missouri.edu/p/gh7060

If you or a loved one could benefit from additional strengthening or advice on bathroom safety, please visit our website or call Carolyn at 612-965-5122.

Carolyn Blake, PT, CEEAA
Clinical Director, Above & Beyond Senior Services

The safety, health and well-being of our customers is too important to trust to just anyone. Let the caring professionals at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment assist you with the bathroom safety, home medical equipment and other healthcare and oxygen supplies you need. Stop in any of our eight Minneapolis and St. Paul metro locations or contact us today with with questions or concerns.

Posted on: April 27th, 2018 by Francis Sheehy in General | No Comments
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Spring Is in the Air and So Are Free CPAP Clinics!

Spring has officially arrived and around here that means it’s time for the Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment FREE CPAP clinics. Over the years the clinics have proven to be very popular with our CPAP and BiPAP customers, so don’t miss the opportunity to give your machine and supplies a thorough check-up and spring cleaning. At these free, walk-in clinics our knowledgeable staff will:

• Examine your mask and supplies and replace any parts if needed
• Check the pressure and settings
• Perform fittings for a new, comfortable mask if necessary or desired
• Demonstrate proper, routine cleaning procedures
• Review all the latest accessories, including fun novelty mask attachments

The Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment staff at each of our eight retail locations will also answer your questions on the equipment cleaning schedule, help to ensure insurance coverage of these supplies as well as show you our top CPAP masks and the latest in sleep therapy:

• Mask technology
• Tubing covers
• Mask wipes
• CPAP pillows

While you’re at one of our eight metro area retail store locations having your equipment checked, take a look at our top selling CPAP masks available for sale and enjoy 15% off all CPAP accessories and supplies during the month of April.

Watch this short video with Francis explaining why it’s important to clean or replace your CPAP mask and supplies on a regular basis and how often:

Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is now carrying the AirMini CPAP by ResMed. This machine is the perfect size for traveling, weighs only .66 lbs and can fit in the palm of your hand. We often hear from our CPAP customers they don’t take their machine along when traveling due to the size. This disrupts the sleep therapy and increases sleep apnea risks. The ResMed AirMini can also be operated through a smartphone. Just download the app to your mobile device and follow the simple instructions for the equipment settings and fit as well as track therapy history. Be sure to check it out when you stop in!

Spring 2018 CPAP Clinic Dates & Locations:

Monday, April 2nd – Maplewood
2:00 – 6:00 pm
1715-D Beam Avenue
(651) 789-7500

Wednesday, April 4th – Coon Rapids
2:00 – 6:00 pm
11650 Round Lake Road
(763) 231-2077

Monday, April 9th – Shakopee
2:00 – 6:00 pm
1667 17th Avenue E, #102
(952) 445-5454

Wednesday, April 11th – Maple Grove
2:00 – 6:00 pm
9515 Blackoaks Lane
(763) 494-4966

Monday, April 16th – St. Paul
2:00 – 5:00 pm
17 W Exchange Street
(651) 789-1767

Wednesday, April 18th – Burnsville
2:00 – 6:00 pm
14001 A Grand Avenue S
(952) 898-5008

Monday, April 23rd – St. Louis Park
2:00 – 6:00 pm
4820 Park Glen Road
(952) 920-0460

Wednesday, April 25th – Woodbury
2:00 – 6:00 pm
1815 Radio Drive
(651) 789-0050

All clinics are on a walk-in basis, so no appointments necessary. If you are unable to attend the clinic time near you, please call the closest Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment store to set up a free check-up time that works for you. While you’re there take a look around the store, maybe you’ll find the perfect accessory for your medical equipment or updated technology and improve your CPAP therapy.

Posted on: March 23rd, 2018 by Francis Sheehy in CPAP | No Comments
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Top Selling CPAP Masks for 2018

With the springtime CPAP clinics Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is hosting during the month of April, we thought it would be a great time to update you on the top CPAP masks for 2018. If you are a CPAP or BiPAP user in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, be sure to stop in at one of our FREE clinics. Our CPAP clinics have been very popular with our customers over the years, so you won’t want to miss the opportunity. At the clinics our knowledgeable staff will:

While you’re at one of our eight metro area retail store locations having your equipment checked, take a look at our most popular CPAP masks available for sale and enjoy 15% off all CPAP accessories and supplies during the month of April. Here is a sampling of some of the top selling Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment masks:

Wisp (Nasal Mask) – With its minimally invasive design and superior seal, the Wisp nasal mask delivers comfort and performance. The compact design comfortable fits more than 98% of patients and is our most popular mask.

Mirage FX (Nasal Mask) – This mask offers the perfect balance of lightweight comfort, premium performance and simplicity. With convenience in mind, this mask was built with only four parts making it simple to use, clean and assemble.

DreamWear Pillow (Pillow Mask) – Allowing more freedom of movement and more comfort than full face masks, the patient feels like they are not wearing a CPAP mask at all. The unique design of the DreamWear pillow mask offers many of the benefits of nasal and pillow masks, allowing patients to have the best of both mask types.

AirFit P10 (Pillow Mask) – Bringing the user the latest technology in sleep apnea therapy, the AirFit P10 is very quiet and has been shown to deliver more than 40 minutes of additional sleep per night.

Amara View (Full Face Mask) – The Amara View’s innovative design prevents red marks, discomfort or irritation on the bridge of the nose. This design also provides the widest field of vision and allows the user to wear eyeglasses while reading or watching TV.

AirFit F10 (Full Face Mask) – This full-face mask delivers the comfort and reliability patients have grown to trust, but in a compact design. The line of sight is not affected, the user can still wear glasses to read or watch TV with the mask on.

Mirage Quattro (Full Face Mask) – Offering streamlined design and quiet performance, this mask is easy to fit and use. The Mirage Quattro full face design is the industry standard for CPAP masks, allowing a wide range of movement during sleep.

At Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment, we understand that medical equipment isn’t too exciting so we try to have a little fun when it comes to tricking out your medical equipment. We offer a wide selection of accessories for your mobility equipment as well as CPAP mask clips to make wearing the mask a little more personalized and fun. When you visit one of our FREE CPAP clinics, take a look around the store. Maybe you’ll find the perfect accessory for your medical equipment and improve your CPAP therapy!

Whether you are buying your first CPAP mask or replacing a current one, when you think about your next mask purchase, be sure to consider and try on the latest styles before deciding on the one for you. Let the experts at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment assist you with comfort and fit as well as teaching you how to care for and properly use your CPAP mask. The friendly staff at our eight Minneapolis/St. Paul metro medical equipment store locations are also educated and experienced with insurance procedures and can work with your insurance company to ensure your CPAP mask and supplies are covered. Contact us today with any questions by calling or stopping by any of our retail stores.

Watch this video with Francis demonstrating how to properly clean your CPAP mask and equipment:

 

Posted on: March 12th, 2018 by Francis Sheehy in CPAP | No Comments
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