New for Father’s Day! The comfort of Serta.

brianalake — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:21:00 +0000

CPAP Diaries: When am I eligible for new, clean supplies?

brianalake — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:41:43 +0000

“It’s been six months since I started using CPAP therapy and I need new supplies. Is there a way to quickly and easily order replacement supplies?”

You can order new filters for your specific device, a new water chamber, new tubing, a new mask and headgear. You can also order new cushions and replacement parts if needed. Replacing your supplies helps your device function properly, reduces your risk of infection, and ensures your receive the proper therapy pressure.

Alpine offers three methods for replacing your supplies. The first is our automated phone system. You will receive an automated phone call when you are eligible with your insurance for your supplies. When you receive this call simply response with a “yes” or “no” for each item. If you respond “yes”, then the supplies are shipped directly to your home. The second option is our web site at:

www.alpinepaptherapy.com

You can quickly place an order online. Alpine will check with your insurance to ensure your items are covered then ship them to your home. The third option is a toll free phone call to our supply team at:

(855) 727-3721

A customer service representative can help you get exactly what you need.

Portable Ramps: an essential accessory

brianalake — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:42:27 +0000

Portable Ramps

Alpine carries the best in portable wheelchair ramps as we realize your needs sometimes extend beyond a modular ramp system to get in and out of the home. EZ-ACCESS portable ramps are an essential accessory to wheelchairs and scooters. Their lightweight, compact, and versatile designs help to make barriers against independence and accessibility a thing of the past.

Contact our Service and Lift Division at 801-506-1877 for more information today!

CPAP Diaries: Starting Therapy Again

brianalake — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:04:29 +0000

CPAP Diaries:

Starting therapy again…

I was given a CPAP several years ago but stopped using it. At my last doctor visit I was told to start using my machine. I am nervous to try it again. What can I do to ease back into therapy?

Your Physician is correct. Untreated sleep apnea can contribute or lead to many other health conditions including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. Not to mention day time sleepiness, memory loss, and general irritability. Choosing to treat your sleep apnea is a choice that will affect almost every aspect of your life.

To begin therapy again you should contact your local DME provider. You will need new supplies including filters for your specific device, a new water chamber if you use a humidifier, new tubing and a new mask. One of the most exciting things in the area of sleep medicine is the advancement of masks.

Manufactures have designed many new masks which are comfortable and effective. Finding the right mask that works for you is essential.

Talk to your Respiratory Therapist about your concerns. They see many patients with the same concerns and can share with you some ideas that might help.

Education is key. Learn all you can about sleep apnea and therapy. Understanding the “why” makes treatment easier.

Remember that sleep therapy takes work but the benefits are well worth it.

Remember this guy? Shaq attacks Sleep Apnea

brianalake — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:27:12 +0000

Thanks, Mom.

brianalake — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:21:20 +0000

Could mom use a lift? This Mother’s Day bring her in to Alpine Home Medical where they can take a load off in an Alpine lift chair lounge.

At Alpine, we offer the largest selection of lift chairs in the state, available to you at your local showroom floor in Ogden, Salt Lake, Provo, Richfield, and St. George.

While visiting your nearby lift chair lounge, you will be able to customize mom’s chair by selecting the model, fabric, and heat and massage options that we have to offer. In fact, since our showroom floors have such a wide selection, feel free to bring mom and dad with you to test out each chair themselves–feeling each fabric, and experiencing the heat and massage options first-hand. So, stop by today and order your customized chair to gift on Mother’s Day.

A Mother’s Day gift, Perfect for Expecting Mom

brianalake — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:37:19 +0000

Features:

Designed for moms who pump several times a day.
Portable and discreet convenience.
Let’s you pump anywhere, anytime.
Produces more milk in less time when pumping at Maximum Comfort Vacuum.
Single knob speed/vacuum adjustments
One touch let-down button
Removable cooler bag with contoured ice pack

Mother’s Day Lift Chair Spotlight

brianalake — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:04:21 +0000

Could mom use a lift? This Mother’s Day bring her in to Alpine Home Medical where they can take a load off in an Alpine lift chair lounge.

At Alpine, we offer the largest selection of lift chairs in the state, available to you at your local showroom floor in Ogden, Salt Lake, Provo, Richfield, and St. George.

CPAP Diaries: Sweet Dreams on Earth Day

brianalake — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:32:22 +0000

“What are some simple steps I can take to improve my environment around me, and therefore my overall health and the effectiveness of my CPAP therapy?”

We often talk about saving the earth by living green.

What we don’t talk about is that by improving the environment around us, we are literately saving ourselves.

Clean air and water are essential to life. This becomes even more important to someone struggling with their health. Living in a clean environment effects every aspect of our health from our state of mind to the amount of oxygen delivered to our cells.

From COPD to Sleep Apnea, anything we can do to improve air quality will improve our health and the health of those we care about most.

Some things to consider: germs, dirt, chemicals all effect our bodies. Take a minute to examine your habits. Are there things you can do to clean up your own environment? More specifically, are you cleaning your CPAP supplies on a daily basis and replacing them as your insurance allows? Do you replenish the water in your CPAP humidifier often? You will be surprised how small changes can make all the difference in your CPAP therapy and every day life.

Click here to replace your CPAP supplies online!

Bedroom Safety Tips to live by

brianalake — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:26:39 +0000

Bedroom Safety Tips to live by:

Getting in and out of bed

1. If you find it difficult to get out of bed…use a firm mattress so it will support you if you push against it. Lower the bed so it’s easier to reach the floor. Roll to your side, sit up and dangle your feet off the side of the bed before getting up.

2. If your bedding drags on the floor…when you are getting out of bed be sure to fold the bedclothes back out of the way so your feet won’t get entangled when you stand up. Don’t use bedspreads with loops or fringe.

3. When you get up during the night…make sure that you have a lamp close to the bed where you can easily reach it to turn the light on before you get out of bed. Light the entire way to the bathroom with nightlights.

Your bedroom is your escape; your place of peace and comfort. Through various products we can make mobility in the bedroom a breeze.

*Products include:
Stander EZ Adjust
Stander Stable Rail
Stander Safety Rail
Stander Bed Cane
Stander Advantage Traveler
Stander Security Pole