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Recently my sister and I found ourselves in the unfortunate position of having to decide whether to take our ill father into home care or put him into a nursing home. Not knowing anything about home care or home medical supplies, my sister and I decided to do research on how to buy and ensure an adequate medical supply for our father. It was interesting to discover more about medical technology and medical supplies. Our research uncovered that this process was not as difficult as we expected it would be. The advanced nature of home medical supplies and technology blew me away.

To our surprise, improvement in medical supplies and technology over the years has created numerous appliances and instruments for home use. In this digital age we found ourselves able to choose from a wide variety of internet medical supply companies. Reasonably priced products provide home care beginners with an affordable alternative option to a nursing home. We found it easy to contact the medical suppliers and order the supplies that we needed. All we had to do was email the prescriptions and our father’s medical insurance information. The suppliers keep a record of their products and their medical supply, so they are able to deliver quickly.

The experience turned out to be an easy and stress free exercise. The medical equipment was delivered on time and set up for us. The medical supply company trained our father, our immediate family and the caregiver on the maintenance, responsibilities and use of all the medical supplies. When using or approaching any medical suppliers, be sure to check if they comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect the patients’ confidentiality and records.

What an eye opener to discover that the world of medical technology, home care and supplies has opened to the public in such a way. Home care information and training is now easily accessible, completely changing the approach a family takes toward an ill family member.