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Aberdeen, WA    Lincare, Grays Harbor County      Click to request assistance
Aberdeen, WA    AARO Medical Supply, Grays Harbor County      Click to request assistance
Arlington, WA    Lincare, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Auburn, WA    Ez-Access, King County      Click to request assistance
Auburn, WA    Home Care Products Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Auburn, WA    Lincare, King County      Click to request assistance
Auburn, WA    Optiva Corporation, King County      Click to request assistance
Auburn, WA    Professional Choice Medical Supply, King County      Click to request assistance
Auburn, WA    Homedical, King County      Click to request assistance
Bainbridge Island, WA    Exomotion, Kitsap County      Click to request assistance
Bellevue, WA    Martin Medical Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Bellevue, WA    Premier Medical, King County      Click to request assistance
Bellevue, WA    Allcare Medical, King County      Click to request assistance
Bellevue, WA    Advanced Renal Technologies, King County      Click to request assistance
Bellevue, WA    Biomet, King County      Click to request assistance
Bellevue, WA    Choice Medical Supplies, King County      Click to request assistance
Bellevue, WA    Medical International Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Bellevue, WA    Rxtra Care Pharmacy, King County      Click to request assistance
Bellevue, WA    Essential Medical Support, King County      Click to request assistance
Bellingham, WA    Lincare, Whatcom County      Click to request assistance
Bellingham, WA    Holland Home Care Bellingham, Whatcom County      Click to request assistance
Bellingham, WA    Health Care Supply Northwest, Whatcom County      Click to request assistance
Bellingham, WA    Option Care, Whatcom County      Click to request assistance
Bothell, WA    Philips Medical Systems, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Bremerton, WA    Farrell's Home Health, Kitsap County      Click to request assistance
Bremerton, WA    Lincare, Kitsap County      Click to request assistance
Bremerton, WA    Medequip Services Inc, Kitsap County      Click to request assistance
Bremerton, WA    Tim's Home Medical Supplies, Kitsap County      Click to request assistance
Bremerton, WA    Option Care, Kitsap County      Click to request assistance
Buckley, WA    Electrode Store The, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Burien, WA    Cleanwell Medical Services, King County      Click to request assistance
Burien, WA    Heartland Mobility, King County      Click to request assistance
Cashmere, WA    Doane's Medical Equipment, Chelan County      Click to request assistance
Centralia, WA    Hall's Mobility Center, Lewis County      Click to request assistance
Chehalis, WA    Preferred Medical, Lewis County      Click to request assistance
Chehalis, WA    Kirk's Medical Services, Lewis County      Click to request assistance
Chehalis, WA    Olympia Respiratory Services, Lewis County      Click to request assistance
Chehalis, WA    Kirk's Medical Services, Lewis County      Click to request assistance
Chehalis, WA    Providence Home Services, Lewis County      Click to request assistance
Chewelah, WA    Northern Medical Systems, Stevens County      Click to request assistance
Clarkston, WA    Wasem's Home Medical, Asotin County      Click to request assistance
Colfax, WA    Deacon's Home Medical Equipment, Whitman County      Click to request assistance
Colfax, WA    Buri's Medical Equipment, Whitman County      Click to request assistance
Colville, WA    Preferred Medical Inc, Stevens County      Click to request assistance
Covington, WA    Action Medical Aids, King County      Click to request assistance
Davenport, WA    Rocklyn Medical Supply Inc, Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
Davenport, WA    Rocklyn Medical Supply Inc, Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
Eastsound, WA    Lacrimedics Inc, San Juan County      Click to request assistance
Edmonds, WA    A Leg Up, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Edmonds, WA    Edmonds Medical Supply, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Edmonds, WA    Blue Mountain Medical, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Edmonds, WA    Convalescent Equipment, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Everett, WA    Essential Medical Support, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Everett, WA    Brooks Medical Systems Inc, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Everett, WA    Medic Repair & Sales Inc, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Everett, WA    Option Care, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Everett, WA    Renu Medical Inc, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Everett, WA    Civco Medical Solutions, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Federal Way, WA    Syringex Medical, King County      Click to request assistance
Federal Way, WA    Whitmire Medical, King County      Click to request assistance
Federal Way, WA    Aesthetic Choices by Estelle MD Llc, King County      Click to request assistance
Fife, WA    Lincare, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Fife, WA    Puget Sound Medical Supply, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Fife, WA    Scooters America, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Freeland, WA    Island Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc, Island County      Click to request assistance
Gig Harbor, WA    Prestige Medical, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Gig Harbor, WA    Olympic Health Care Services, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Gig Harbor, WA    Generic Medical Devicies, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Issaquah, WA    Siemens Medical Systems Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Issaquah, WA    Spacelabs Medical, King County      Click to request assistance
Kennewick, WA    Rossdeck Medical Supply, Benton County      Click to request assistance
Kennewick, WA    Harrington Home Medical, Benton County      Click to request assistance
Kennewick, WA    Cork's Medical Equipment, Benton County      Click to request assistance
Kennewick, WA    Inspired Solutions Inc, Benton County      Click to request assistance
Kent, WA    Gentivahealth Services Intake, King County      Click to request assistance
Kent, WA    Northwest Enteral Supply Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Kent, WA    Performance Modalities Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Kent, WA    Progressive Medical Corp, King County      Click to request assistance
Kent, WA    Home Care Products Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Lakewood, WA    Compression Therapy, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Lakewood, WA    Quantum Medical Corporation, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Lakewood, WA    Southsound Wheelchair Service, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Lakewood, WA    Westmark Products Inc, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Liberty Lake, WA    Liberty Lake Medical Supply, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Longview, WA    Medgas Certified Llc, Cowlitz County      Click to request assistance
Longview, WA    Medical Arts Hospital Supplies, Cowlitz County      Click to request assistance
Lynden, WA    Source One Medical, Whatcom County      Click to request assistance
Lynnwood, WA    Lincare Inc, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Lynnwood, WA    Medastat USA, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Lynnwood, WA    Northwest Mobil Services, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Marysville, WA    World Medical Equipment Inc, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Mercer Island, WA    Morse Medical, King County      Click to request assistance
Moses Lake, WA    Norco Medical, Grant County      Click to request assistance
Moses Lake, WA    In-Home Medical, Grant County      Click to request assistance
Mount Vernon, WA    Holland Homecare, Skagit County      Click to request assistance
Mount Vernon, WA    Option Care, Skagit County      Click to request assistance
Newport, WA    Northern Medical Systems, Pend Oreille County      Click to request assistance
Oak Harbor, WA    Island Drug Medical Supply, Island County      Click to request assistance
Oak Harbor, WA    Whidbey Home Med Equip, Island County      Click to request assistance
Olympia, WA    Family Equipment Exchange, Thurston County      Click to request assistance
Olympia, WA    Care Medical Equipment, Thurston County      Click to request assistance
Olympia, WA    Providence Homecare Shop, Thurston County      Click to request assistance
Olympia, WA    Aaro Medical Supplies Inc, Thurston County      Click to request assistance
Olympia, WA    Aaro Medical Supplies Inc, Thurston County      Click to request assistance
Omak, WA    Allied Medical Equipment, Okanogan County      Click to request assistance
Pasco, WA    Advanced Medical Supply, Franklin County      Click to request assistance
Port Angeles, WA    Farrell's Home Health, Jefferson County      Click to request assistance
Port Orchard, WA    Farrell's Home Health, Kitsap County      Click to request assistance
Port Townsend, WA    Lincare, Jefferson County      Click to request assistance
Poulsbo, WA    Emt Medical Co Inc, Kitsap County      Click to request assistance
Puyallup, WA    A-1 Medical, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Puyallup, WA    Aloha Air Services, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Redmond, WA    Cascade Medical Supply, King County      Click to request assistance
Redmond, WA    Coast Medical Northwest, King County      Click to request assistance
Redmond, WA    Gynex Corporation, King County      Click to request assistance
Redmond, WA    Lincare, King County      Click to request assistance
Redmond, WA    MD Medical Supplies Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Redmond, WA    Nikon Instruments Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Redmond, WA    Omni Medical Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Redmond, WA    S R S Medical Systems, King County      Click to request assistance
Redmond, WA    Mindray Medical USA Corp, King County      Click to request assistance
Renton, WA    Cornell's Medical Equipment & Supplies, King County      Click to request assistance
Renton, WA    A & H Med-Care, King County      Click to request assistance
Renton, WA    Home Health Solutions, King County      Click to request assistance
Renton, WA    Northwest Medical Equipment, King County      Click to request assistance
Renton, WA    The Scooter Store, King County      Click to request assistance
Richland, WA    Densow's Home Medical Inc, Benton County      Click to request assistance
Richland, WA    Columbia Home Medical, Benton County      Click to request assistance
Sammamish, WA    Omega Medical Mechtronics, King County      Click to request assistance
SeaTac, WA    Discount Medical Supply, King County      Click to request assistance
SeaTac, WA    Washington Health Care, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Eks Incorporated, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Med Surg Systems Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Medisystems Corp, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Uptake Medical Corp, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Access Medical Equipment, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Care Medical Equipment Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Esurg, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Innovative Labs, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Emerald Medical Products Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Thera Tek USA, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Byrne Specialty Gases, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Olympic Medical Corp-Customer Service, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Comedical, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Wynn Distributing, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Medorder.com, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Soundview Medical Supply, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    1st Choice Medical, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Choice Medical Supplies, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Professional Medical Supplies, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Medicine Remote, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Remote Medicine Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    NW Prescriptions & Medical Supply, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Seattle Surgical Repair Co, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Lincare, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Aesthetic Medical Solutions, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Seattle Oxygen, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Westside Pharmacy, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Chirotron Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Dynamic Systems, King County      Click to request assistance
Seattle, WA    Option Care Of Seattle, King County      Click to request assistance
Selah, WA    Howard's Medical Supply, Yakima County      Click to request assistance
Shoreline, WA    Contemporary Medical Equipment Llc, King County      Click to request assistance
Silverdale, WA    Farrell's Home Health, Kitsap County      Click to request assistance
Snohomish, WA    Medical Supply Inc, Snohomish County      Click to request assistance
Snoqualmie, WA    Quick Medical, King County      Click to request assistance
Spokane Valley, WA    Intermountain Medical, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane Valley, WA    Northwest Home Medical, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane Valley, WA    Peaks & Plains Medical Inc, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane Valley, WA    Inspired Solutions, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane Valley, WA    Mead Medical Products Inc, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane Valley, WA    Peaks & Plains Medical Inc, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Preferred Medical, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Corvus Medical Inc, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Lab-Marc Inc, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Lincare, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    S & S Health Care, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    A-L Compressed Gases Inc, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Jones Home Health Care, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Performance Home Medical, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Sixth Avenue Medical Pharmacy, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Northwest Medical, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Bates Pharmacy & Medical Supply, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Peaks & Plains Medical, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Norco, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Spokane, WA    Valley Mission Homecare Pharmacy, Spokane County      Click to request assistance
Sumner, WA    Incontinent Solutions Inc, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Sumner, WA    Pace Setters Medical Supplies, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Sunnyside, WA    Providence Home Care and Service, Yakima County      Click to request assistance
Sunnyside, WA    Valley Medical Supply, Yakima County      Click to request assistance
Tacoma, WA    Discount Medical Supply, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Tacoma, WA    Preferred Medical, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Tacoma, WA    Wheelchair Haven Inc, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Tacoma, WA    Beta Medical Equipment & Services, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Tacoma, WA    Tacoma Biomedical Inc, Pierce County      Click to request assistance
Tukwila, WA    Mediq-PRN Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Tukwila, WA    Normed Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Tukwila, WA    Dynamic Medical Systems, King County      Click to request assistance
Tumwater, WA    Martins Southgate Drug, Thurston County      Click to request assistance
Union, WA    Alvelogro, Mason County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA    A To Z Medical Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA    Endovascular Instruments Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA    Lincare, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA    Evi Corp, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA    Orion Medical Supply Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA    Mike's Eastside Drugs & Homecare, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA    Mill Plain Medical & Pharmacy, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA    Product Professionals, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Vancouver, WA    Orion Medical Supply Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Walla Walla, WA    Adventist Medical Supply, Walla Walla County      Click to request assistance
Walla Walla, WA    Green & Jackson Medical, Walla Walla County      Click to request assistance
Walla Walla, WA    Lincare Inc, Walla Walla County      Click to request assistance
Walla Walla, WA    Walla Walla Medical Inc, Walla Walla County      Click to request assistance
Walla Walla, WA    Family Medical Center, Walla Walla County      Click to request assistance
Wenatchee, WA    Valuplus Home Health Care Center, Chelan County      Click to request assistance
Wenatchee, WA    Norco Medical, Chelan County      Click to request assistance
Wenatchee, WA    Ncw Respiratory Care, Chelan County      Click to request assistance
Woodinville, WA    Medical Supply Inc, King County      Click to request assistance
Yakima, WA    Matrix Medical, Yakima County      Click to request assistance
Yakima, WA    Keeler's Medical Supply, Yakima County      Click to request assistance
Yakima, WA    Tieton Village Medical Supply, Yakima County      Click to request assistance
Zillah, WA    Mocha Medics, Yakima County      Click to request assistance

 

Find Washington Medical Equipment & Disability Aids

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About Medical Equipment & Disability Aids

Medical equipment is a term often used to refer to a larger category of services called assistive technology. Assistive technology is a broad term and may mean different things to different people but for our purposes we will define it as the following:

  • Devices or systems to help people who have no skilled medical needs manage their disabilities
  • Devices or systems that may also support disabilities with people who are receiving Medicare home care
  • Personal items or devices that make life easier for people with disabilities
  • Living environments that accommodate disability
    Consultants, books and other advice
  • Home Modification

Scroll down to read about each type of assisteve technology.

 
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Devices or systems to help people who have no skilled medical needs manage their disabilities

Many assistive technology devices and systems that support disabilities may serve as well a disability caused by a medical condition , but we have chosen in this article to differentiate between a medical or a non-medical use because we are talking about the elderly. As a general rule Medicare will reimburse 80% of the cost for rental or purchase of devices or systems that support disabilities due to a medical problem. Some items on the list we provide below of these devices or systems may also be included in Medicare's list of allowable durable medical equipment. Here is our list of devices in this category

Lifts
Oxygen equipment
Sensory Augmentation Devices
Computer Usage Arrangements for the Disabled
Wheelchairs and Scooters
Other mobility related devices

Devices or systems that may also support disabilities with people who are receiving Medicare home care

Lifts
Oxygen equipment
Sensory Augmentation Devices
Wheelchairs and Scooters
Other mobility related device

If there is a medical need and if the device or system meets Medicare's definition of durable medical equipment (DME) below, then Medicare will pay for 80% of the cost and the Medicare recipient pays for the other 20%. In addition if the care recipient has a Medicare supplement policy, that policy usually covers the other 20% of the cost.

The term DME is defined as equipment which

  • Can withstand repeated use; i.e., could normally be rented, and used by successive patients;
  • Is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose;
  • Generally is not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury; and Is appropriate for use in a patient's home.

Personal items or devices that make life easier for people with disabilities

This could include some of the following exclusive items for disabled persons or for those going through rehab at home.

Therapy Equipment
Hydrotherapy, Paraffin & Fluidotherapy, Iontophoresis, Biofeedback, Hot & Cold Therapy, Wellness & Massage Therapy and Electrotherapy & Ultrasound

Supports
Arthritis Supports, Wrist Supports, Elbow Supports, Cervical Collars, Back Supports, Ankle, Foot, & Heel Supports, Foot Management, Bed Positioning & Safety Products, Compression Products, Edema Garments, Thumb Supports, Contracture Management Splints, Upper Extremity Positioning/Supports, Thoracic & Pelvic Support, Knee Immobilizers, Knee Straps, Knee Supports, Thigh Supports, Ankle / Foot Orthoses, Heel & Elbow Protectors, Lower Extremity Positioning, Wound Care Products, Scar Management & Gel Products, Lymphedema Products and Taping Products

Dining
Knives, Supergrip™ Utensils, Sure Hand Utensils, Tapes & Tubing (for enlarging the diameter of an object), Utensil Holders, Acute Care Tables, Clothing Protectors, Dycem® Nonslip Plastic Food Catchers, Home Care / Long Term Care Tables, Non-Slip Matting & Trays, Cups, Mugs & Nursers, Drinking Aids & Straws, Nosey Cups, Self Feeders & Arm Supports, Feeders, Arm Supports & Overbed Tables, JAECO / Rancho Mobile Arm Supports, Mobile Arm Support Accessories, Dinnerware, Feeding Evaluation Kits, Food Guards, Scoop Dishes, Suction Bowls & Plates, Tableware, Jar & Bottle Openers, Kitchen Supplies And Cooking Utensils

Bath, Toileting and Hygiene
Bath & Shower Chairs, Bath & Shower Seats, Bath Boards, Bath Transfer Benches, Bathing Systems, Beluga Bathlift, Folding Shower Seats, Hydraulic Bathlift, Reclining Shower / Commode Chairs, Shower Stools, Bath lifts, Commodes, Folding Commodes, Grab Bars, Lifting & Wooden Commodes, Raised Toilet Seats, Raised Toilet Seats & Splash Guards, Raised Toilet Seats with Armrests, Safety Rails, Toilet Frames, Toilet Supports & Reducer Rings, Bathing & Shower Cushions, Bathing & Shower Mats, Bathtub Grab Bars & Rails, Diabetic Foot Accessories, Grooming & Accessories, Hand-Held Showers, Scrub Sponges & Brushes, Incontinence Products, Mirrors, Catheterization Accessories, Urinals and Mattress Covers

Aids of Daily Living
Reachers, Door Knobs & Grip Assists, Furniture Risers, Home Accessories, Household Helpers, Trolley & Carts, Respiratory Care, Low Vision aids such as magnifying glasses and reading screens, Mouth Sticks & Headpointers, Speech & Communication aids, Language & Cognition aids and activities, Dressing Aids (button hooks, hooks, etc.), Dressing Education, Fasteners & Shoe Laces, Shoehorns, Slippers & Fasteners, Socks & Slippers, Leisure Activities and Helpers, Environmental Controls, Activity Tables, Book Holders, Page Turners & Reading Aids, Scissors, Writing Aids, Dysphagia Resources, Oral Motor aids

Special Clothing
Outer garments, underwear, leisure wear, footwear and other specialized clothing for elderly people with Alzheimer's, arthritis, mobility issues, foot problems, incontinence, scoliosis or obese individuals.

Living Environments that Accommodate Disability

There are a growing number of companies that will make the home into a safe environment for a fee.

Consultants, books and other advice

There are numberless books available from bookstores and from online sources that give advice to caregivers in all areas of disability support. These sources often go beyond the issue of devices and equipment and deal with such things as meal preparation, menus, activities, music and other social issues important to the disabled. Private and government consulting are also available. Check online or dial 211 or call the local area agency on aging.

Home Modification

Many people with disabilities want to remain in their home as long as possible. Such things as narrow doorways that cannot accommodate wheelchairs, more than one living level and inconvenient layout of the home may prevent a person from living there. In addition disabled people often require rails, special bathroom facilities and special dining facilities as well. There are three options to modifying the home.
Research can be done and materials procured to make the home more livable and the family friend or relative can pitch in and do the remodel.
A contractor can be employed to do the necessary modifications.
An attempt can be made to find a local company that specializes in the home modification for the disabled. These providers may be readily available in larger population areas.

In addition help can be sought from the following community service providers.

Local area agency on aging
State department on aging
State housing finance agency
Department of public welfare
Department of housing and community development
Senior center Independent living center

The national Association of home builders and the AARP have teamed together to form the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program. These people have been trained in the unique needs of the older adult population, aging in place home modifications, common remodeling projects, and solutions to common barriers. It may be possible to find a person in the desired area by going to http://www.nahb.org/or by calling the local home builders Association and asking for someone certified in this area.

Also, consider taking these steps:

  • Get recommendations from friends who have had similar projects completed.
  • Hire a licensed and bonded contractor. Be specific about modifications in advance.
  • Ask for a written agreement with only a small down payment. Make the final payment only after the project is completed.
  • Check with the local better business Bureau regarding the contractor's or program's reliability and performance record.