Resource Center
Medical Web Sites
The Internet is a great source of information for you to use in managing your healthcare or the healthcare of a loved one. It can also be a good way to locate the support resources you need as a patient or caregiver. Below is a list of links which we hope will help you find the information and support you need. Please call our office directly if we can be of any assistance to you. When in need of outside help, a local information/referral service can be very useful. Even if they don't have the specific information you're looking for...
Medical Glossary
Home Patient Resource Center Glossary of Medical Terms ALL0-9ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ ABC-Certified Practitioner: Practitioners who successfully complete the education, experience and examination requirements prescribed by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics Inc. (ABC), are conferred the titles of Certified Orthotist (CO) and Certified Prosthetist (CP). The title of Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist (CPO) is conferred to practitioners whose responsibility conform to those of both orthotist and prosthetist and who have successfully completed all requirements. Abduction: The movement of a limb away from the median, or midline, of the body. Above Elbow Prosthesis (AEP): A prosthesis utilized for acquired amputations or congenital...
Health Issues
Home Patient Resource Center Patient and Caregiver Health Issues Caregiver Tips Browse through our resources, tips and help for caregivers. Health Issues 10 Tips for Family Caregivers Care Management Techniques You Can Use Tips for Family Caregivers from Doctors Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Providers Information on Seating & Mobility How to Communicate with an Insurance Provider Additional Resources Products that Help Health Issues Learn about some of the most common health issues. Please feel free to read the information we have collected. Some of this information includes risks, tips, explanations, and prevention tips for patients and caregivers. Alzheimers Amyotrophic...
Medicare Guide
Guide to Medicare Coverage Who qualifies for Medicare benefits? Individuals 65 years of age or older Individuals under 65 with permanent kidney failure (beginning three months after dialysis begins), or Individuals under 65, permanently disabled and entitled to Social Security benefits (beginning 24 months after the start of disability benefits) The Different Benefits of Traditional Medicare Medicare Part A benefits cover hospital stays, home health care and hospice services. Medicare Part B benefits cover physician visits, laboratory tests, ambulance services and home medical equipment. While oftentimes you do not have to pay a monthly fee to have Part A benefits...
