HEALTH TOPICS

Your pharmacist is ready to advise you when you need home healthcare products. And you’d be surprised at the many products that are available today!

Bathroom-safety products are important for preventing slips and falls. Some make doing everyday personal-care tasks a bit easier. For example:

• Tub and shower grab bars

• Toilet-seat riser

• Hand-held shower sprayer

• Bath chair

• Safety bath mat

• Portable commode

Mobility products can help a family member both inside and outside the home:

• Wheelchair and accessories

• Walker

• Cane

• Crutches

Fitness and rehab equipment:

• Scale

• Heart monitor

• Door pulley and other home fitness equipment

Home-testing equipment and one-time test kits:

• Alcohol and drug tests

• Blood-pressure monitors

• Cholesterol test

• Fertility and pregnancy tests

• HIV test

• Diabetes testing equipment

Braces and Supports:

• Cervical collars

• Ace bandages

• Arm slings

• Compression sleeves

• Socks for people with diabetes

• Heel and elbow protectors

• Hot and cold packs

• Post-op shoes

• Back braces

If your doctor recommends one of these home healthcare products and you have questions, your pharmacist will be happy to help. If you have insurance coverage, check with your pharmacist to see if your product is covered.

Good Neighbor Pharmacy Health Connection, June 2017