Since my orthopedic consult X-rays confirmed my other hip needs replaced plus both hips, I’m wondering if I need to purchase ahead, or will Medicare provide through home health?
My husband threw out the raised toilet seat seat I used for three hip surgeries, despite me telling him there would be more surgeries. So I need to replace before I get home post-op (hip surgery). Actually will need two, as my stomach and liver diseases, plus bladder spasms, prevent me from running from one end of the house to the master bathroom, where I will need one in the night. Also will need one in the hallway bath, close to main living areas. I have canes, Walker already. I’m getting to the point I need a shower chair, as I’m in so much pain standing. Main bath has a tub shower. Any recommendations on a specific one?
thanks!
so many shower chairs on the market, I don’t know if there is a specific type that is safe, or unsafe....
Another example is wheelchair. Medicare would pay for a 2 year rental with a $2 copay. That's $48 out of pocket before we owned it. The problem was that the model we were offered didn't have removable armrests. That's the one thing we needed to make transferring between bed and wheelchair easier. So we bought our own. $100 on Amazon.