Durable Medical Equipment
The most popular method of transportation, this piece of equipment brings you to and from therapy in a timely fashion.
What is wheelchair?
These can easily be installed in the bathroom to assist with balance and transfers
What are grab bars
What position should you be in when you threading your feet through your pants?
Sitting
What can you use to help organize medications for the week?
A pillbox
What are some options if you may still need therapy upon going home?
Home health & Out patient services.
What is a commode?
What are area rugs
This can help you safely wash your feet and legs when seated in the shower
What is a long handled sponge
What is an example of a medication side effect
dizziness, fatigue, nausea etc
What are options for coping with any lifestyle changes when going home?
Community support groups (amputee and stroke support groups provided by our facility).
This piece of equipment helps to keep your balance when standing or walking. It has two wheels and you need both hands on it to use it safely.
What is a rolling walker?
This should be adequate within the home so that you don't bump into or trip over items
What is lighting
This can help you put your socks on
What is a sock aid
Who would you call if you had a question about your medication?
Pharmacy/doctor
Name a piece of equipment a person may go home with on discharge?
Examples: Wheel chair, walker, shower chair, bedside commode, etc.
What is a shower chair or tub bench
This is a good idea if you live alone to call for help if you are at risk for falling?
This can help thread your feet through your pants or other use for retrieving items on the floor or above your head
How long should people be on a medication for? Who could you call to find out?
It differs from person to person and you should ask your physician.
What are ways you can keep up with your skills/strength learned at Encompass?
Joining a gym, social group, pick up hobbies.
This piece of equipment can be used to help walk or for standing balance, it has one point and can be used with one hand.
what is a cane
These can be added to stairs to increase safety?
What are handrails or stair lift
What can you add to your sneakers to make them easy to put on and off (hint: lace up sneakers)
Elastic shoe laces
What should you do if you feel dizzy after taking a medication?
While in the community, explain some safety considerations.
Handicap parking, transportation wheel chair, taking rest breaks for long distances, having medications when needed, etc.