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New Products

Pride Mobility Products/Lift Chair

Gentle Line 358 Series

  • Gentle Line series includes three chairs: the smaller GL358S, the medium GL358M and the large GL358L
  • all models feature a weight capacity of 375 pounds, fiber-filled button backs, heat and massage options, and standard arm and head covers
  • chairs may be customized

Call 800/800-8586.
Web site: www.pridemobility.com
Circle 489 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Karman Healthcare/Travel Chair

KM-TV10

  • portable travel chair is designed not to look like a medical wheelchair
  • features reinforced aluminum frame and a weight capacity of 200 pounds
  • folded size is 18 inches by 18 inches

Call 800/805-2762. Web site: www.karmanhealthcare.com
Circle 482 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

CareCentric/Billing and Operations Technology

Ac-Cura

  • designed to enable agencies (single or multi-office locations) to schedule multiple shifts or visits and match skills to employee and client preferences
  • runs on Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME and XP
  • features color-coded, click-and-drag format

Call 800/254-9872.
Web site: www.carecentric.com
Circle 477 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Altimate Medical/Stander

EasyStand Magician Comfy Seat

  • designed to transition children (from 3 feet tall to 4 feet, 6 inches tall) from sitting to standing
  • features self-adjusting wrap-around seat and back support to hold child in place
  • can be used as an upright stander, school desk, positioning chair and anterior tilt chair

Call 800/342-8968.
Web site: www.easystand.com
Circle 484 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Natural Access/All-Terrain Wheelchair

The Landeez

  • designed for bumpy, unstable terrain, including sand and snow
  • ballistic nylon seating is removable and washable
  • available with adaptive seating options

Call 800/411-7789.
Web site: www.landeez.com
Circle 479 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Worldwide Mobility Products/Vehicle Lift

Escort Compact

  • designed to carry small three-wheeled scooters
  • features 150-pound weight capacity
  • can be used with Class II or Class III hitch

Call 800/848-3433.
Web site: www.worldwide-mobility.com
Circle 497 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Wheelchairs of Kansas/Power Wheelchair Feature

Overlander/PEV 2000 Transfer Assist

  • raises seat to a 25-degree angle to aid in patient transfer
  • features 750-pound weight capacity
  • features 4-inch independent hubs, non-slip interlocking belt drive, heavy-duty forks and adjustable suspension

Call 800/537-6454.
Web site: www.wheelchairsofkansas.com
Circle 499 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

SenTech Medical Systems/Mattress Replacement System

Stage IV Millennium 3

  • designed to give caregivers more therapy options
  • features interactive set-up screen, audio and visual alarm, and hospital-grade mattress
  • features adjustable fowler boost, adjustable cycle time and adjustable max firm pressure

Call 800/474-4225.
Web site: www.sentechmedical.com
Circle 486 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

PIE Medical International/Bowel Prosthetic Device

PIE BP

  • designed to replace the function of a permanently disabled bowel
  • features a computer and a pulsing water system
  • evacuating materials drain into a sealed waste bag

Call 770/447-1275.
Web site: www.piemed.com
Circle 490 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Maddak/Lotion Applicator

Roll Easy Lotion Applicator

  • massages body during application of ointments, creams, lotions and medications
  • features inverted roller that can be used on arms, legs and neck, as well as round roller for use on the back
  • features pivoting handle that allows rollers to be used at any angle and to cover hard-to-reach areas

Call 973/628-7600.
Web site: www.maddak.com
Circle 498 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Golden Technologies/Bariatric Lift Chair

PR502 Lift Recliner

  • features 700-pound weight capacity
  • features independent electric lift and recline with three motors and heavy-duty metal mechanisms
  • features reversible seat pillow, extra-wide head pillow, independent head and foot operation and quick-disconnect hand controller

Call 800/624-6374.
Web site: www.goldentech.com
Circle 500 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

The Comfort Company/Walker Hook

Handi-Hook

  • keeps bags out of the ways of legs and keeps hands free for safer mobility
  • made of nylon
  • features one-screw installation

Call 800/564-9248.
Web site: www.comfortcompany.com
Circle 496 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

TracMedical/Web-Based CMN Technology

CareCert

  • designed to enable home medical equipment suppliers to collect Medicare reimbursements for services rendered
  • designed to reduce paperwork and shorten the CMN process from six or eight weeks to two days
  • technology is HIPAA and E-SIGN compliant

Call 800/367-5906.
Web site: www.tracmed.com
Circle 485 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

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