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 […]
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Spring Has Sprung: Must Be Time for Free CPAP Clinics!
It’s been a long, snowy winter, but spring has finally arrived and the staff at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is busy planning for the upcoming FREE CPAP clinics, which begin April 1st. Twice each year we host walk-in clinics, in the spring and fall. These FREE clinics have become increasingly popular with our Minnesota […]
Top CPAP Masks at Liberty Oxygen
You know what time of year it is! The winter snow is (finally!) melting, spring is in the air and in your step and Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment will be hosting free CPAP clinics throughout the month of April! It’s also a great time to update our customers on the top CPAP masks for 2019. If […]
Why is a Good Night’s Sleep So Important?
Everyone needs their beauty rest – it is vital to our health regardless of age. While we sleep, our brain and body have the opportunity to recharge and restore energy levels, both physically and cognitively. But is a good night’s sleep even more important as we get older? A common myth about sleep is that […]
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, […]
Dementia Friendly Communities
Knowing the importance of providing a safe and friendly space for the aging members of our community, Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment work to better support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and their family caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association defines dementia as a general term for the decline in mental ability severe […]
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 […]
Sleep Apnea
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. Sleep apnea is defined as a potentially serious […]
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 […]