Posts by Elizabeth Creed
Try Everything
Five years after a spinal cord injury, Makayla Noble is embracing a new adventure: moving into a home with her sister, Myriah Five years ago, they were just song lyrics. Now, Shakira’s Zootopia anthem, “Try Everything,” has become Makayla’s life motto. “Right after my accident, I would sing that song to everyone who came into…
Read MoreHow One Wheelchair User Invented a Better Catheter Stabilization Device
After 30 years of navigating life with a spinal cord injury, Michelle Drake turned firsthand experience into an FDA-registered innovation designed to improve comfort, mobility and catheter stabilization. A wheelchair user for 30 years, Michelle Drake has become a master problem-solver. At 18, she suffered a spinal cord injury in a “nasty car accident” that…
Read MoreBionic Assistive Devices: Robotic Arms, Exoskeletons & Smart Wheelchair Technology
A Guide to Today’s Assistive Technologies Reviewed by: Kelsy Brown, OTD, OTR/L Lindsey Sharpe PT, DPT, ATP Taking a sip of water. Standing at the kitchen counter for meal prep. Opening a door. Blowing your nose. All are commonplace activities, things you don’t think about until you can’t do them anymore. For millions of Americans living with…
Read MoreTraveling with Catheters: TSA Rules, Packing Tips and Flying with Urology Supplies
With a little planning, traveling with catheters and urology supplies can be easier than you think Reviewed by the NSM Medical Supplies Team You can safely travel with catheters and urology supplies. Whether you’re flying, driving or taking a cruise, planning ahead, packing extra supplies and understanding TSA rules can help ensure a smooth trip. Traveling with a catheter: Quick answers Can You…
Read MoreInstalling a stairlift in a townhome or condo
NSM Home Access expert Terry Farrigan weighs in on common questions about stairlifts By NSM Home Access Team For CRT users and others with mobility issues, a stairlift can be a valuable addition to your home. In addition to allowing you to enjoy every inch of your home, a stairlift can also help instill greater independence, reduce the risk of falls and allow older adults to age in place in the homes they…
Read MoreDoes Insurance Cover Transportation for Wheelchair Repair or Evaluation Appointments?
In most cases, no. Many private health insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid programs do not routinely cover transportation to Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) evaluations, fittings or repair appointments. At a Glance What Does Insurance Typically Cover for Transportation to CRT Appointments? NEMT is an insurance benefit that provides transportation to medical appointments for individuals who don’t have a reliable or accessible way to get there. It’s most commonly…
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