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Will I Have Enough Room? And Other Questions to Ask Your Stair Lift Installer.

Posted by Marx Medical Equipment on 6/6/18 10:30 AM

Putting a stair lift in your home is a pretty big, but important step for you and your loved ones.

It’s an investment, one that can change your life and the character of your home. It can mean the difference between staying in your home or having to go through the expense, stress and time to move into an independent or assisted living facility, or a one-story home.

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Philadelphia Freedom: Wheelchair User Guide to the City of Brotherly Love

Posted by Marx Medical Equipment on 5/23/18 10:30 AM

Founded way back in 1682, Philadelphia is perhaps America’s most historic city. It was the seat of the America Revolution, and home to the nation’s first capital, hospital, library and public parks.

But don’t let all that history scare you off: Philadelphia remains a highly wheelchair-friendly city, whether you’re looking to buy a wheelchair or just rent a wheelchair for a day.

In this week’s blog post, we’ve turned to the website Wheelchair Travel for a look at how you can explore Philadelphia if you use a wheelchair.

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Mobility Scooter vs a Power Wheelchair: What's is the Difference?

Posted by Marx Medical Equipment on 5/9/18 10:30 AM

To the average person, power wheelchairs and mobility scooters might seem pretty interchangeable.

But ask someone who relies on mobility devices to live their daily lives and they’ll tell you there are some pretty key differences between the two.

Not sure whether you or a loved one would do better with a scooter or a power chair? Here’s a look at the differences between the two.

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Will Medicare Cover My Diabetic Shoes?

Posted by Marx Medical Equipment on 4/25/18 10:30 AM

While proper foot care is crucial for people with diabetes, not every person with the illness needs special shoes.

If you do need diabetic shoes, you might be able to have it paid for under Medicare. Here’s what you need to know about Medicare and shoes for diabetics.

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Women & Caregiving: Shedding Light on the Burden

Posted by Marx Medical Equipment on 4/11/18 10:30 AM

Are you a member of the “Sandwich Generation?”

This is a term used to describe the millions of women who act as caregivers to their elderly parents, while still raising children and holding down a job. And they need help.

In this week’s blog post, we’ll look at the struggles facing these women, and how devices such as medication dispensers and medical alert systems can help ease their burden.

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