FIMBA Adds Sponsors
FIMBA Adds Sponsors H.R. 1041’s Rep. Thompson rallies Washington Conference attendees to continue repeal bill’s momentum. By David Kopf Feb 21, 2012 While the industry hit Congress with the Market Pricing Program at the top of its agenda, Representative Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) called on providers attending the American Association for Homecare’s Washington Conference to also [...]
Treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP works best when it’s a team effort.
Sleep disorders include a range of problems — from insomnia to narcolepsy — and affect millions of Americans. Dr. Michael Breus shares information and advice on sleep disorder and insomnia treatments and causes. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Team Up for CPAP Success By Michael J. Breus, PhD Listen up, partners and spouses of people with [...]
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Tips on Wheelchair Accessibility
While wheelchairs may provide many people with a means to move about, their locomotion is often confined by the limitations of the surrounding space. There are many changes that can be made to help increase mobility for those in a wheelchair and help make a place more wheelchair accessible. Ramps Since wheelchairs are unable to [...]
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Compression Stockings – Commonly Asked Questions and Answers
1. How fast will my stockings wear out? -The compression in your stocking will last about 6 months. The stocking itself lasts depending on how you wear your stockings. 2. Do you need to hand wash the stockings? -No. You can clean them in the wash on the gentle cycle. Make sure to dry on [...]
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? How Can PAP Therapy Positively Affect Your Daily Life?
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive Sleep Apnea, or OSA, affects up to 10% of the adult population. An estimated 20 million people in the U.S. alone have OSA and many of them are unaware of their condition. During sleep, our muscles relax. The muscles in our throat, however, maintain some tone to hold our [...]
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