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Looking Back on 2014, Year in Review

Posted on: December 18th, 2014 by Medi-RentsBlogger

In a few short days, it will be 2015 and 2014 will be in the rearview mirror. Can you believe it? Medi-Rents thinks this year flew by, but we are looking forward to what 2015 has in store for us. Today, we are going to reflect back on our health blogs of 2014. We have handpicked a few of the most important topics we believe you should remember. Week 5 post 1

Concussion: A Mild Brain Injury can Cause Serious Problems

There are an estimated 1.7 million people who sustain a TBI annually in the United States alone. Of those injured, almost 80 percent are treated and released from an emergency department and most of those are for concussions.

What is a concussion? We have all heard of concussion and many of us (or our kids) have had one. A concussion is considered a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. A concussion means that there has been change in the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth as seen in car accidents, falls and sports.

Benefits of Exercise for People with Diabetes:

Although exercise is good for you, with diabetes exercising needs to be watched more carefully and your doctor can tell you what a safe blood sugar level is for you. The benefits of exercise for diabetic patients can be great if done properly.

Benefits of exercise for diabetic patients:

Blood sugar control
Weight control and loss
Raise good cholesterol
More overall energy
Reduced stress level
Stronger heart, muscles and bones
Improvement of circulation

Blood Pressure: Make Control your Goal:

Did you know that one of three American adults has high blood pressure? That’s 67 million people! Unfortunately, more than half of these people with high blood pressure do not have their condition under control. Medi-Rents wants to be sure that you maintain a healthy blood pressure and if not, at least know how to control it.

Now that you remember a few health tips to bring into 2015, we wish you a happy New Year. Enjoy the time spent with family and friends. Contact us if you have any questions about what we offer.

How Pets Can Benefit Your Health

Posted on: August 18th, 2014 by Medi-RentsBlogger

Learn how a pet can benefit your health.

Let’s face it, we are all suckers for a cute dog or cat while on a walk or at a friend’s house. Medi-Rents wants you to know that there are benefits to owning a pet during a health crisis or dealing with a chronic disease. From having a companion to an animal trained to grab attention if something is going wrong, they are a great friend to have around during hard times.

Sometime in your life you have either had a pet or been around someone else’s. They’re cute, cuddly, and fun to be around. Owning one has a lot of responsibility to go along with it. With any pet comes the routine of feeding, bathing, taking them outside for the bathroom or a walk and picking up after them. What if pets could be beneficial to you and your health?

Dogs are used in multiple situations to assist someone with a medical condition. Service dogs help people who live with different types of disabilities like hearing impairment and visual impairments. In case you drop your wallet or cane, they are specially trained to get things and bring them to you. Dogs, as well as other pets, help brighten people’s day and do activities with them like petting, walking or feeding them. Pets are a great support system for older people and it allows the person and the pet to stay active. Pets are used for therapy in nursing homes and senior care facilities.

Here are some more great reasons why pets are great for your health:

Lower blood pressure
Fewer trips to the doctor – 21% less than people who don’t own pets
Less depression
Easier to make friends
Seniors become more active – perfect way of exercise!
Pets are friends
Pets ease loss
Pets fight loneliness
Owners take better care of themselves
Sense of security – someone they trust is always around

Although Medi-Rents does not offer service dogs, we do encourage you to look into getting a pet if you are financially, physically, and mentally able to take care of one. The benefits are great and helpful for many different reasons. If you have questions about our products and services, contact us today.

Incontinence as a Symptom to a Bigger Problem

Posted on: August 6th, 2014 by Medi-RentsBlogger

Incontinence is not a fun subject to talk about, but learning about it can help you with your problem.

Many think of incontinence as a medical condition all on its own, but it is actually considered a symptom. It may be a symptom of different types of medical issues. When incontinence presents itself, whether urinary or fecal, it should be dealt with knowing that it could mean a more serious problem lies under the surface of the problem. While incontinence is never an easy subject to talk about with your doctor or loved one, it is necessary.

Urinary incontinence is caused by aging and bladder-related medical issues. While aging is not a medical condition in and of itself, it does mean there is a greater risk for a more complex medical condition than in a younger person. Most often, the more severe health conditions that cause incontinence are found in men rather than women.

Urinary incontinence can be caused by an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer, which can press and squeeze the urethra, causing urine to be released at different times. Men, as well as women, can also have incontinence caused by neurological diseases like Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, a stroke or even a tumor in the brain. The presence of cancer in the bladder can also be a cause of urinary incontinence.

Just like urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence can be a warning sign of a more serious underlying medical condition. Diseases that affect nerves in the rectum, such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis, are at a higher risk for fecal incontinence. Chron’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rectal cancer or any other condition that stiffens the walls of the rectum can lead to fecal incontinence.

Talking with someone about your incontinence is never an easy thing. It is an embarrassing symptom, but a symptom none the less. If you or a loved one is suffering from incontinence, you need to talk to your doctor about it right away. Ignoring it or just trying to deal with it yourself can put off treatment for the underlying condition causing your incontinence.

If you live with incontinence and the effects, Medi-Rents has many incontinence products for you to choose from. Check out our online catalog for all of your home medical needs!

Medi-Rents and Sales Drive Safely Work Week

Posted on: October 17th, 2013 by Medi-RentsBlogger

Welcome toDrive Safely Work Week (DSWW) 2013 is in October and this year’s theme is “Gear Up For Safe Driving: Mind • Body • Vehicle.” While much of the focus is on those who drive semis/trucks and other vehicles for their job, any of us who drive for our jobs or even to and from our jobs, including the employees and customers of Medi-Rents and Sales, should take the lessons from this week so we can drive safer and show up to work health and ready to go.

One of the biggest pushes with over-the-road truckers is the prevalence of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea I not new to the trucking world, but the focus on it is. Studies show that every year in this country, many accidents and deaths were caused by drowsy drivers. The reason they are drowsy is the poor quality of sleep that these drivers are getting out on the road due in large part to sleep apnea. Medi-Rents and Sales carry CPAP machines, BiPAP machines and many accessories to help with your sleep apnea, so see us today.

Another focus of the week is vision screenings. Age, disease and damage to our eyes can all cause troubled vision that can impair our safety on the road. Diabetes, especially untreated or poor managed diabetes can damage the eyes and lead to poor vision and even blindness. A simple blood test can detect diabetes. If you are diagnosed, you need to take it seriously. Managing your diet and your blood sugars with a reliable blood glucose monitor is very important.

How safe is your driving? How many accidents, near accidents and or traffic tickets have you had this year? Are the numbers increasing? Are you friends and family commenting on your driving? Maybe it’s time for complete physical to determine if there are any medical issues that may be affecting your driving? If you need any home medical equipment, Medi-Rents and Sales is here for you.

Medi-Rents and Sales Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week

Posted on: October 15th, 2013 by Medi-RentsBlogger

We probably don’t think about our bones and joints until we either injure them or they become sore. Medi-Rents and Sales sees and hears from people every day who are dealing with damaged bones or sore joints. We sell a lot of bathroom safety equipment to people who have either fallen or are trying to keep their bones safe. That’s why Medi-Rents and Sales thinks Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week is so important. This year the awareness event is held October 12-20 to support the things that support us; our bones and joints!

Bone and Joint

There are many disorders associated with the musculoskeletal system (bones and joints) including back pain, arthritis, traumatic injuries, osteoporosis and childhood conditions. The worldwide focus of this event is to raise awareness of the prevention, disease management and treatments of bones and joint disorders as well as advances in a number of areas.

How common are these types of disorders?

Almost 48% of the population over age 18, that’s nearly half the American populationare affected by musculoskeletal (bone and joint) conditions. That’s male and female.
Experts predict that the ever- increasing life expectancy will lead to a growth in musculoskeletal conditions. That’s why thee I such a push for greater understand and treatment now. Bone and joint conditions affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. They are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability across the globe. Consider that many countries don’t have the health care and luxuries that we have here, so their conditions don’t receive the same care ours do.

Musculoskeletal conditions come with a huge price tag. Treatment and loss of wages associated these disorders are estimated at $950 billion (with a B) in the US alone! That’s equal to just over 7 percent of gross domestic product.

Medi-Rents and Sales wants you to celebrate Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week with a cold glass of calcium rich milk and a walk around the block. We are here for all of your home medical equipment needs that week and every week.

Home Medical Equipment for a Better Life

Posted on: October 10th, 2012 by Medi-RentsBlogger No Comments

For some people and business, doing things the old-fashion way is best. Medi-Rents and Sales built and will continue to build business based on hard work, integrity and focusing on the needs of our customers and patients. For over 30 years, our professional and caring staff has asked, “What type of home medical equipment would make your life better?” While times and technology change, our commitment to providing high quality equipment as an answer to that question never will.

Our easy-to-use website can provide has all of the equipment supplies you need to chose from, as well as helpful resources and information.

Based in Baltimore, Maryland, we offer home medical equipment for patients of all ages. Not only that, but our staff of RNs, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists and LPNs can ensure you get the right product and training for optimal use of each product. We also have delivery professionals that will deliver and help set up your equipment, and a billing specialist can help with billing Medicare, Medicaid and private insurances as part of our resolve to provide the best customer service.

This resolve also applies to all of our interaction with our customers, which is why we have launched this blog. It will act as a way for us to circulate useful information, tips and advice and other home medical equipment related material to our customers. This will range from general information about products we carry, how to prevent/cope with certain medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s and COPD, as well as what to look for when purchasing certain pieces of equipment.

Our hope is that results in more educated customers, both in knowing what they are looking for when they come to us, as well as knowing what to watch for in their own bodies so they can stay healthy.

We look forward to building relationships with all of our customers in our store or through our blog. If you have any questions feel free to give us a call, and we look forward to hearing from you soon!