Tag: CareGlider
Caregiving: Identify areas for safety
September 16, 2024David Carson
Q. What are the most common tasks that caregivers perform that could be simplified or made easier with innovative equipment?
A. Caregivers have a unique perspective and often face challenges that are overlooked by mainstream DME manufacturers. This presents a significant opportunity to develop products and services that better meet their needs.
As a designer with 30 years of experience in the medical device field, I have focused on identifying unmet needs and creating products to...
Home accessibility continues to evolve
August 30, 2024HME News Staff
The home accessibility market is still relatively young, but it has come a long way in that short time. Most importantly, the HME industry is increasingly taking ownership of it, says Jim Greatorex, vice president of Waterloo, Iowa-based VGM’s Live at Home division.
“Over the past seven years, 75% of DMEs now have a stand-alone home accessibility business,” Greatorex said. “They have created a home access industry, with in-house contractors and subcontractors, including...