Healthcare: Medical Products - Press Releases

Mobility 123 Reveals New Tips and Tricks to Avoid Falling

LogoMobility 123 is happy to reveal their new tips and tricks to avoid falling and how to reduce the risk of getting injured. Some people may not be aware of the damages and health problems that can come about from falling down. With stairlifts in New Jersey available from Mobility 123, they take out some of the fear that the elderly have when living at home. This allows those who live by themselves or need assistance to not lose all their functional independence. Mobility 123 revealed that in the year of 2009 more than 20,442 adults have passed away due to a fall, 305 of those being from New Jersey. With these tips and tricks they can help the elderly or disabled to prevent falls from happening.

Scootaround Introduces Meet and Greet Services to Walt Disney World

Scootaround Inc. is introducing an expanded level of service in Orlando with the launch of a new Meet and Greet service for customers renting electric scooters (ECV), wheelchairs and powerchairs for their stay at Walt Disney World hotels and resorts.

WSJ Technology Innovation Winner Lift'n Buddy Exhibits at Ergo Expo 2012

Lift'n Buddy (liftnbuddy.com) is the revolutionary mobile lifting device that combines the best of a standard two-wheeler's durability and functionality, with automatic lifting and lowering capabilities. Lift’n Buddy was the recipient of the 2012 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards for Technology Design as well as the Edison Award, Lift’n Buddy was recognized for new product innovation, in the category of Industrial Design Tools. The Lift'n Buddy has been designed with proper ergonomics and safety in mind for any person and any moving and lifting job. These mobile lifting devices, fabricated of durable, lightweight, extruded aluminum, help companies avoid the exposure of employee injury, litigation, and workers’ compensation claims.

BluechipCare.com President Declared President of Fall River Nursing & Rehabilitation Home

BluechipCare.com, a Fall River-based medical equipment and mobility aid provider, is proud to announce that CEO Howard Freedman has been appointed President of the Fall River Jewish Home.

Mobility123 Now Has Stair Lifts for Curved Staircases

Many people interested in purchasing a stair lift found that their homes could not accommodate the typical straight stair lift. Curved Stair Lifts from Mobility123 now make it possible for anyone with mobility issues to get a stair lift installed in their home.

Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Winner Lift'n Buddy Exhibits at Ergo Expo 2012

The 18th Annual National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition (ErgoExpo), the largest ergonomics event in the nation, will be held at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, December 4 – 7, 2012. Ergologistics, maker of Lift’n Buddy will be participating in Ergo Expo located at booth #614. Lift’n Buddy was just awarded the Wall Street Journal

BluechipCare.com Discusses How to Make a Home Wheelchair-Accessible

Living with a mobility impairment is difficult in a world that doesn’t always use good judgment in designing public and private spaces. This is unfortunate, since nearly everyone at some point in their life, whether born with it or not, will develop decreased mobility to some degree. Being unable to ambulate around on your own, or, in extreme cases, being shut out from inaccessible buildings altogether, is a frustrating situation. But, even though you may not be able to change the access routes to the local diner, you will be able to make your own home more accessible with just a few changes.

BluechipCare.com Now Renting Knee Walkers Nationwide

Fall River-based mobility and home medical equipment provider BluechipCare.com is now providing rentals on knee walkers to customers nationwide. Previously only available to residents in the New England area, BluechipCare.com is now offering rentals to serve customers across the country. Their recent purchase of a new fleet of knee walkers will supply the needs of their customers nationwide. Their knee walkers are now available for rent to individuals, hotels, convention centers and other facilities.

Is It Time for a Wheelchair?

When that time comes in your life when you or a loved one needs a wheelchair, you may find that the decision of what kind to get is more complicated than you imagined. Many people will need a wheelchair or some kind of personal transportation device at one point or another, either temporarily or permanently, in order to get around. When that time comes, you will need to ask yourself a number of questions to determine what type of wheels you’ll need. BluechipCare.com has put together this quick guide to get you started on getting the right wheelchair for your needs.

BluechipCare.com Gives Three Reasons to Rent an Electric Scooter

Having a disability that impedes your mobility on a daily basis can decrease your desire to get up and get out into the world. No one wants to depend on others to get from one place to another. Independence and the ability to act on our thoughts and ideas without asking for help is a big part of what makes us all unique individuals. That’s why it is so important to understand your choices when it comes to thinking about getting a personal transport device like an electric scooter.

Knee Walkers and Knee Scooters Keep You Mobile After a Leg Injury

Accidents sneak up on us, especially in our old age. Older bones don’t have the same elasticity as they did when we were younger, and even young bones can snap in an overzealous youth. In the old days, if you injured your leg, you were destined to spend some time in a wheelchair or on crutches. But, these days, your freedom of mobility is enhanced with the invention of the knee walker.

BluechipCare.com Announces Four Reasons to Rent a Wheelchair

BluechipCare.com works with many clients looking to purchase medical equipment to suit their in-home health care needs. One category of item that is shopped for on a daily basis is wheelchairs. Although there are many features to consider when purchasing a wheelchair,the most common factor in the decision is price. Considering the cost of some wheelchairs, this makes a great deal of sense. That is why BluechipCare.com offers wheelchair rentals to clients as an option to purchasing, because sometimes renting makes more sense.

Electric Wheelchair Maintenance Tips

Purchasing an electric wheelchair is a big investment in both time and money. Doing the research to ensure that you have a chair that meets your needs can take weeks and even months with all of the brands and options that are available. When it comes to cost, you absolutely want to make sure you are making the right choice. BluechipCare.com has a few maintenance tips that will help you keep your powered wheelchair in tip-top shape so that your investment lasts longer and serves you better over the years.

BluechipCare.com Announces New Loyalty Club Program

Fall River-based mobility and home medical equipment provider BluechipCare.com is pleased to announce their new Loyalty Club. The memberships are being offered in response to the fact that many consumers of home healthcare products have recurring needs for those products. The Loyalty Club membership will allow repeat customers access to special discounts on products. BluechipCare.com will provide these members with other information on early sale items as well as new products.

Is BluechipCare.com the Scooter Store for You?

Independence is the key to a happy life, but it is something that many of us take for granted. When we have the ability to move about on our own, to explore and to make decisions based on needs and wants instead of ability and means, only then are we independent. There are many reasons why an individual may lose their mobility throughout their lifetime, but one thing is true: If you live long enough, you will probably lose some if not all of your ability to get around on your own. If that happens to you, you need to visit the scooter store at BluechipCare.com.

New Scooters to Accommodate Baby Boomer Demand

Fall River-based mobility and home medical equipment provider BluechipCare.com has just purchased a fleet of new rental scooters to provide for the growing need of the Baby Boomer generation. As more Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age, the home healthcare business is projected to be one of the fastest growing industries in the country. With the growth in home healthcare there will be an increased need for home health care products. BluechipCare.com has purchased this fleet of new rental scooters in an effort to meet that demand.

Mobility123 Now Offers Stair Lift Rentals

Many people cannot afford to buy a new stair lift, but with Mobility123’s Stair Lift Rental program, more people can now get the equipment they need at a price they can afford.

How Invacare Electric Wheelchairs Make You Mobile Again

It’s a fact of life that almost everyone will experience a decrease in mobility at some point during their lives. It may come from age or disease, but, regardless of its origin, it will immediately dampen the mood of even the most optimistic spirit. Our ability to move, much like our ability to drive or to ride a bike, is equated with freedom. When we no longer have the ability to get around by ourselves, we tend to feel as though some of that freedom is taken away. Providing freedom of mobility is what drives Invacare to design and build a bevy of electric wheelchairs to suit the needs of those who need to be on the go.

BluechipCare.com Offers Electric Scooter Rentals

There are many reasons a person might not be self-mobile, but there is no reason they can't get around. At BluechipCare.com we not only offer a wide array of electric and non-electric vehicles to help you overcome a physical disability that leaves you less mobile, but we also rent electric scooters to suit your needs.

BluechipCare.com Offers a Wide Selection of Powered Wheelchairs and Electric Wheelchairs

In the world of wheelchairs, it's easy to become overwhelmed when trying to choose the right one. There are so many brands, styles and types, not to mention the way they look and, most importantly, feel. But, you can't choose a wheelchair on comfort alone and since powered wheelchairs are basically personal electric vehicles, it’s important to know as much about them as possible as you are searching for the right one to buy before you pay a lot of money.

Get Around the House with Pride Scooters and Power Scooters

An electric wheelchair is a fine way to get around your home, neighborhood and even your town. Modern wheelchairs provide power, stability and give a person who is typically not mobile a sense of freedom to move about. But, wheelchairs may not be right for everyone. For those who are still able to move about on their own for short distances and have more control of the core of their body, a Pride Scooter is an excellent, fun alternative to traveling and moving throughout the day.

What You Need to Know About Wheelchair Rentals

Wheelchairs are often thought of as being for people who have chronic mobility problems, but the fact is that there are many people that have use for a wheelchair only part of the time. These are the folks that are fine walking short distances around their neighborhood or in their own home, but can't take extended periods of walking. For these people, a wheelchair isn't a daily aid that they need to own, instead it is an item that they only need once and awhile.

Williams Lifts Co. Announces the Availability of Chair Elevators for Residential Mobility Needs

William Lifts Co. has just announced that they are now offering chair elevators in NJ for any New Jersey residential mobility needs. A good solution for residential mobility needs can be one of their chair elevators because they can provide better functionality, and they are an affordable alternative for people using a wheelchair or scooter to enter and exit their home.

Living Free Home Announces Guaranteed Low Prices on All Products

Living Free Home is one of the most sought after providers of accessibility solutions, which brings in complete satisfaction to all of their customers. Recently, they have guaranteed the lowest prices on all products and accessories such as wheelchair ramps, stair lifts , Lift Chair and others. They are the best in portable and modular alternatives.

Living Free Home Announces Guaranteed Low Prices on All Products

Living Free Home is one of the most sought after providers of accessibility solutions, which brings in complete satisfaction to all of their customers. Recently, they have guaranteed the lowest prices on all products and accessories such as wheelchair ramps, stair lifts and others. They are the best in portable and modular alternatives.