Does Medicare pay for home modifications?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Does Medicare pay for home modifications? I wish I could say they do, but I have never heard of Medicare helping with assistive care devices. A good internet source to confirm that is http://www.medicare.gov at this page:
http://www.medicare.gov/longtermcare/static/HomeCare.asp Click on “home repair and modifications” at the bottom. It says they do not assist with home modifications, but they do provide some DME, durable medical equipment. The following page defines DME, or durable medical equipment as, “Certain medical equipment that is ordered by a doctor for use in the home. Examples are walkers, wheelchairs, or hospital beds. DME is paid for under both Medicare Part B and Part A for home health services.” http://www.medicare.gov/Glossary/search.asp?Language=English&SelectAlphabet=D

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Grab Bar Installation in Drywall–WingIt!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Grab Bar Installation in Drywall–WingIt! Locating a stud, or utilizing a WingIt fastener in the absence of one stud, will guarantee a safe and secure grab bar installation. Visit http://atlantahomemods.com/GrabBarsforBathrooms.aspx

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The VA offers financial assistance to veterans for home modifications

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

The VA offers assistance to veterans who are in need of disability equipment. Visit http://www.va.gov/ for more information. The home page for the Department of Veterans Affairs provides links to veterans benefits and services, as well as information and resources for other programs and offices.

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Is a friend or loved one struggling with mobility?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Is a friend or loved one struggling with mobility in the bathroom? Consider adding grab bars. Stationary grab bars are permanently mounted to the wall or floor. Fold-up grab bars adjacent to the toilet rotate to pivot out of the way for greater convenience and safety. Shower grab bars are located vertically on the wall to the side for getting in the shower, and then horizontally along the back for stability. Visit http://atlantahomemods.com/GrabBarsforBathrooms.aspx to learn more about ADA grab bars for showers and bathrooms.

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Grab Bar Installation Services — Atlanta

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Grab Bar Installation Services — Atlanta Home Modifications, LLC assists in making buildings ADA compliant for the convenience of everyone. We install stationary and fold up grab bars for homes and offices, serving the following cities: Acworth, Woodstock, Cumming, Kennesaw, Marietta, Smyrna, Lawrenceville, Buford, Decatur, Stone Mountain, Athens, Gainesville, Covington, Newnan, Griffin, Decatur, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Snellville, Norcross, Duluth, Suwanee, Buford, Flowery Branch, and Gainesville; and these counties: Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, DeKalb, Forsyth, and Hall. Visit http://atlantahomemods.com/GrabBarsforBathrooms.aspx

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Have you visited the Disabilities Resources of Georgia Website?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Have you visited the Disabilities Resources for Georgia Website? Lots of excellent links at http://www.disabilityresources.org/GEORGIA.html http://ow.ly/i/aAr4

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Wheelchair ramp assistance in the Atlanta area

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Wheelchair ramp assistance in the Atlanta area available at FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults & Children – Atlanta) Visit: http://www.fodac.org/programs/ramps-for-champs.php http://ow.ly/i/awLH

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Join the Center for Assistive Technology at the Open House

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Join Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access on April 21st from 6 pm – 9 pm, as the faculty, staff, and students of CATEA , Aware Home, Happy Healthy Home Class, and the Wireless RERC get together to present their latest research and design projects to promote the health, active living, and societal participation of people of all ages and abilities. http://www.catea.gatech.edu/news/eventItem.php?id=65163&referringPage=news/index

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Had fun riding a curved stair lift lately?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Had fun riding a curved stair lift lately? Some people get to do it all the time! Visit http://atlantahomemods.com/AtlantaStairChairLifts.aspx

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A few lighting guidelines for the accessible home

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

A few lighting guidelines for the accessible kitchen….. General room lighting has a min of 50 fc at work surface, min glare and with light switches at every room entry point. http://atlantahomemods.com/DoorsandInteriors.aspx

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