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Allowing Freedom and Mobility in the Comfort of a Lift Chair

Mountaineer Complete Care

Golden Tech Lift Chairs Waynesville, NC

As we age, mobility issues such as getting up and out of the chair are key components to staying mobile and active around the house. To manage other elementary tasks such as being able to answer the door, go to the bathroom unassisted or prepare a meal independently may be hard due to discomfort or lack of muscle strength needed for standing or sitting for long periods of time. Therefore, a motorized power lift chair can be an affordable, and a beneficial mobility alternative aid to seniors. A lift chair can also be beneficial to anyone with arthritic joints or other medical issues that prohibit the ability to rise and sit freely out of a chair. When a lift chair provides the benefit of gently raising or lowering you to a comfortable position, significantly less pain is experienced and the everyday tasks of life are attainable.

Golden Technologie's Lift chairs offer all the comfort of a conventional recliner with one major distinction; they provide a durable electric motor that operates the chair. A well designed lift chair looks specifically like a traditional recliner, with the exception of a hand-held controller that operates the functions of the chair. The main function of the remote is to have total control of the motor as to gently lift the occupant and the chair to a desired point, seated to standing.

Therefore,once the person is safe and secure in the chair, the remote is used to make personal comfortable adjustments to the chair. The power operated lift chairs can achieve all suitable positions of any standard recliner. However, some models of lift chairs feature separate footrest mechanism adjustments coupled with independent seat and back adjustments, that allow personal preference readjustments.

In short, lift chairs are a simple and affordable accessory that can help seniors with mobility issues remain safe and comfortable as they age gracefully in their own home. Contact Mountaineer Complete Care for more information on our Golden Lift Chairs!Jodie Wood/General Manager828.456.2818 Lift Chairs in Waynesville, NC

Welcome, Mr. David Smith

Mountaineer Complete Care

Home Health Medical Equipment

Mountaineer Complete Care would like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr. David Smith to our family. He has currently been working with Mountaineer Complete Care for over 3 months. Mr. Smith brings with him over 20+ years of knowledge and experience in the Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supply field.

Mr. Smith is an innovative professional with exceptional business management skills, and people skills. These skills are needed and are a fundamental building block on a day to day basis within the Durable Medical Equipment, and Medical Supply business. His expertise in assessing a customer's needs goes above and beyond the scope of customer service.

Mr. Smith's vast knowledge of the business allows him to be a proactive team member, intertwining a team approach to achieving our set organizational goals through understanding how to increase productivity.

Mr. David Smith fits very well into Mountaineer Complete Care's main objective of promoting, providing, and preparing the community with an understanding of Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supplies. His superb attitude and knowledge mixed with the company's overall objective can lead more people to living an independent and sustainable life at home. 

Contact Mountaineer Complete Care and David Smith for more information on Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supplies.

Jodie Wood/General Manager
828.456.2818
http://mountaineercompletecare.com/

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Mountaineer Complete Care

Medical Equipment Provider

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a hand and arm related condition causing insensitivity, tingling sensations, and other symptoms within the hand and arm. The main cause of CTS is the result of a pinched nerve in the wrist.

Multiple factors can play a role in CTS, one being certain patterns of hand use, health problems, and the anatomy of the wrist.

The carpal tunnel is held together by bones and ligaments with a slim passageway located on the palm side of the wrist. Thus, allowing the main nerve and tendons to the hand to be protected.

However, when the nerve becomes compressed, numbness, tingling, and weakness of the hand occur, resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome. As people develop CTS, the correct Doctor prescribed treatment plan can usually relieve some of the tingling and numbness. In some instances, surgery is needed to relieve the agonizing pain.

If your Doctor has suggested a Carpal Tunnel Brace, stop by Mountaineer Complete Care and check out our full line of Bell-Horn, Carpal Tunnel Braces and supports. Our braces range from maximum, moderate, to mild support, depending on the severity of your CTS. Bell-Horn CTS braces provide comfort, support, and stabilization of the joint, allowing for comfort throughout the day.

Mountaineer Complete Care's goal is to help you enjoy your daily activities and maintain an independent lifestyle.

Jodie Wood

General Manager

828.456.2818

mountaineercompletecare.com

Benefits of Using a Walker

Benefits of Using a Walker

Mountaineer Complete Care

Waynesville, NC

As we age, we become more susceptible to accidental falls related to balance issues. These falls can lead to serious injuries and lengthy hospital visits. With that being said,the primary caregiver needs to initiate the importance of using an ambulatory aid, such as a walker.

Therefore, helping someone understand the importance of a walker is the first step in making the transition to a mobility aid. The person needs to know that the walker can help prevent hazardous falls that may lead to cuts, broken bones, bruises, internal injuries, and surgeries related to a fall.

As a caregiver, your main goal should be to encourage the individual to transition slowly to a walker, focusing on education and training to make the individual feel comfortable. You can't just go and purchase a walker and expect the individual to understand what it is, and how it will benefit their life.

Accordingly, another important factor to pay attention to when considering a walker for any senior citizen, would be to focus on how the mobility aid will fit into their daily routine while at home. The home is where an enormous amount of falls occurs for the senior population, making the caregiver focus on a hazard free environment. These hazards could include, poorly lit areas, large area rugs, protruding furniture, cords, pets, boxes, books on the floor, and floor length curtains.

According to LifeStation (2014), a CDC study showed that 47,000 senior citizens were treated in Emergency Rooms between 2001- 2006 for accidents resulting from improper use of a walker. The goal of Mountaineer Complete Care is to help you avoid becoming a statistic through providing quality information on how to properly use a walker.

Major Walker Benefits:

-Helps maintain balance and prevent falls.

-Creates a sense of security.

-Some walkers have a seat to sit down on in case you get tired.

-Allows independence throughout the daily routine of life.

-Some walkers can also serve as a transport chair.

Thus, our professional staff will ensure that the mobility aid is correctly fitted to suit the needs of each individual, based on weight, height, grip, and wheels. These fittings will enable the person to function throughout their daily routine and live independently.

In the long run, understanding the benefits of a walker will only help you live a full self- sustained life with the ability to stay active.

Stop by Mountaineer Complete Care today and check out our full line of mobility aids, including walkers, and canes.

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Lifestation. (2014). Convince Parent to Use Walker or Cane. Retrieved from http://www.lifestation.com/convince-parent-use-walker-cane.php

Don't Let Parkinson's Disease Get You Down

Staying independent and safe is all part of understanding Parkinson's Disease

• Keep your home free of clutter and secure scatter rugs.
• Install railing along the walls to assist with balance and decrease the chance of falling.

• Install night lights in frequently used rooms and hallways.
• Consider bells or intercoms to ensure safety, in preparation of an emergency.

• Install grab bars in the bathroom. Never use towel racks or soap holders as grab bars.

• Long handled sponge eliminates bending and decreases risks of falls.
• Consider Velcro closures for clothing and shoes for easier manipulation.
• Long handled shoe horns reduce the need to bend and possibly lose your balance.

        (Clapcich, Goldberg, Walsh, 1999)

Parkinson's Disease doesn't mean you have to stop living, it just means you have to start living smarter; because Parkinson's is not age or gender specific.

Stop by Mountaineer Complete Care today for safety items that can help someone with Parkinson's Disease live a free independent life.

These items include bath safety, incontinence items, bedroom aids, mobility aids, lift chairs, aids for daily living, diabetic shoes, and much, much more within our catalog of over 14,000 products.

Jodie Wood/General Manager

828.456.2818

http://mountaineercompletecare.com

Trouble With A Sprained Ankle

Trouble With A Sprained Ankle

Proud Supporter of Bell Horn Ankle Braces and Supports

In today's society, a sprained ankle is a common place injury among many Americans. Over 25,000 people will experience a sprained ankle ever day (AAOS, 2014). This common injury can occur in children, adults, athletes to non-athletes. The ankle sprain can happen by simply ambulating on an uneven surface, or step, within your daily activities.

The ankle sprain involves the ligaments of the ankle, which hold specific bones in place, relevant to the joint. These ligaments maintain structure within the ankle by prohibiting dissociated movements, such as twisting, turning, and uneven rolling motions from the foot.

As the ankle sprain happens, a loud “Pop” is often heard. This is the result of excessive force placed on the ankle regions soft tissue infrastructure. Thus, resulting in agonizing pain and excessive swelling. As a result of damage to the specific area of the ankle, there are different grades of ankle sprains.

Grade 1 Sprain:

Stretching, resulting in some fiber damage within the ligaments.

Grade 2 Sprain:

Small tears in the ligament, looseness in the ankle when examined and moved

by the Doctor.

Grade 3 Sprain:

Ligament is completely torn. When Doctor continues examining the ankle and

and moves ankle, there is abnormal instability within the entire ankle joint

structure. Surgery is sometimes required to fix the problem.

Therefore, the correct treatment plan is of great importance to get back to a normal lifestyle. This involves resting, icing the damaged area, compression, elevating the ankle joint, and following Doctor's orders.

With that being said, Mountaineer Complete Care is fully stocked with all the proper ankle braces, ankle compression sleeves, specifically made ice packs for the ankle, crutches, knee walkers, to help with entire healing process. We also have a plethora of other orthopedic items are in our catalog for special ordering purposes to help get you back to an independent lifestyle.

So, stop by and let our experienced staff lead you in the right direction through the use of Bell Horn Ankle Braces, compressions and Supports.

For more information on our full line of Bell Horn Braces and Supports,

visit mountaineercompletecare.com

Reference:

AAOS. (2014).Sprained Ankle. Retrieved from http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?

topic=a00150