Aids to Daily Living
Aids to daily living cover a broad range of offerings that make
as perfect a fit for providers’ retail strategies as they do for
patients’ lifestyles. ADLs define products that are designed to
make life easier for homecare patients, but aren’t always covered by
Medicare/Medicaid or private payer insurance, and sometimes aren’t
even medical in nature. They simply make life easier.
With funding on the decline, ADLs represent a key cash sales
category for providers. ADLs are an easy entry point to cash
sales, since they are often relatively simple devices that don’t
require the same level of expertise as other types of DME. ADLs
and similar products ensure providers maintain a steady cash
flow, rather than waiting on reimbursement, and they don’t
require the effort and resources required simply to ensure billing
goes through, either.
In addition to the patients, their families should be considered
as potential buyers, as well. Baby boomers with disposable cash
who are caring for their parents are a case in point. The demand
for ADLs will most likely grow as the baby boomer population of
76 million cares for older parents and continues to enter retirement
itself.
ABM Respiratory Care
BiWaze Cough
BiWaze Cough provides an assisted cough
therapy. This therapy mimics a natural cough
for people who are unable to have a productive
cough on their own. Assisted cough therapy
can be used to remove secretions instead of
invasive suctioning. The PAP on Pause feature
has been proven to help patients maintain lung volume after therapy,
especially ventilator dependent patients. The unique dual blower
design of BiWaze Cough provides a more comfortable cough
therapy and removes secretions more effectively.
Breas USA
Xpac
Extended-life batteries prolong the battery life of Vivo ventilators
Breas Medical USA’s Xpac extended-life
battery for its Vivo line of ventilators to
enhance patient mobility. The Xpac boosts
the battery life of the Breas Vivo 50 and
Vivo 65 by 12 hours and the Vivo 45 LS by
18 hours. That means the ultra-compact
and lightweight Vivo 45 LS can now run
25.5 hours off the grid with the Xpac. The
Xpac consists of two lithium-ion batteries,
which can be easily removed and replaced
by the user. Its LED display shows the
health of each battery, so you know when
it is time to renew them. In addition, Xpac’s
batteries only take four hours to charge to
full capacity.
ABM Respiratory Care
BiWaze Cough
Respiratory system combines therapies to clear lungs
BiWaze Cough is the respiratory therapy
system that combines multiple therapies of
assisted cough and lung expansion along
with high-frequency oscillation. BiWaze
Cough breaks up and then removes mucus
from the lungs by applying positive air pressure
(inhale) to the airway and then rapidly
shifting to negative air pressure (exhale).
After exhale, the pause phase allows the
patient to rest before the next cough cycle.
BiWaze Cough can provide positive pressure
during the pause phase creating a
higher mean airway pressure, increasing the
Functional Residual Capacity post exhale
and providing a more comfortable therapy
for the patient.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
Digital Heating Pad
Heating pad offers six settings
The Digital Heating Pad provides comfortable
and fastacting
dry or moist
heat within seconds. Using six heat and
time settings, users can adjust the pad
to their individual needs for maximum
results. The machine-washable heating
pad is lightweight, flexible and soft to
conform to any part of the body. The
pad’s other features include an internal
absorbent sponge for quick and safe
moist heat, a portable tote bag and
elastic fastening strap, a digital display
with an on/off switch, temperature and
timer control and indicator light.
Sunset Healthcare Solutions
BOLT Clean Air System
Technology takes new approach for safer indoor air
The BOLT Clean Air System is a 360°
commercial unit that utilizes UVC light
to provide real-time air sanitation and
protection against viruses such as
Covid-19 — while people are in the room.
It cleans indoor air 60 times an hour at
maximum efficiency, covering 600 square
feet (approximately 15 ft. radius). BOLT’s
continuous and comprehensive germicidal
UVC disinfection kills 99.9 percent of viruses
while patients, clients and caregivers
remain indoors.
Blue Chip Medical Products Inc.
EZ-Turn
Device helps patients turn for pressure redistribution and reduced pressure injury
When the patient is unable to turn without
assistance, the caregiver and patient are
at greater risk of injury. The EZ-Turn helps
caregivers off-load the patient’s weight
while the rounded shape and turning
handles provide control to easily and safely
reposition the patient. EZ-Turn provides
patient comfort and security and can help
prevent injury for both the patient and
caregiver. Made in the USA. The core is
constructed from high-density CertiPUR-US
foam. Latex-free and fire retardant. The
EZ-Turn is upholstered in heavy-duty
anti-microbial medical grade vinyl with a
double-stitched cover and cleans easily.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
HurryCycle Exercise Pedaler
Exercise device helps patients stay active while in the home and can be moved easily around the household
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare’s
HurryCycle Exercise Pedaler
is designed to stand
independently and can be
moved with the pole handle to
prevent falls caused by bending
over to adjust or move the
device. The pole handle also
includes an adjustable tension
knob that accommodates any fitness level. The electronic display
tracks workout progress stats like time, count, calories, and reps per
minute. Other features include handle foam grip, non-slip rubber
pads, lightweight and compact design, and tool-free assembly.
Echosens
FibroScan
A non-invasive technology that quickly
provides a quantitative assessment
of liver stiffness and fat at the point
of care. FibroScan-based scores can be used to rule out the need for
further assessment, like a liver biopsy, saving time and resources for
people who don’t need more assessment for end-stage liver disease.
Turboforte
Turboforte
Turboforte Lung and Airway Physio Device
The simple-to-use, lightweight, pipe-shaped
respiratory physiotherapy device
is designed to help promote and maintain
bronchial hygiene by vibrating the airways,
which loosens mucus from the airway walls.
A stainless steel ball inside the device oscillates
when used, and once its oscillatory
frequency matches the natural frequency of
the patient’s chest wall and abdomen, it produces resonance, which,
in turn, enhances sputum clearance.
3B Medical Inc
Lumin Wand
Lumin Wand Also Disinfects N95 Masks
The Lumin Wand is a germicidal UVC disinfecting
device designed to help consumers and small
businesses sanitize surfaces without chemicals.
Now the FDA has granted an Emergency Use
Authorization to use 3B Medical Inc.’s Lumin
UVC system on N95 respirators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Germicidal UVC output to disinfect items such as kitchen and bathroom
countertops, keyboards and phones. It includes a five-hour
battery, built-in proximity sensor, and an accelerometer to ensure
safe operation.