Independence Day—What does it mean in the world of home medical equipment?

July 4th is Independence Day for our country.

Having our independence as a country is something that every one of us should be proud of. It allows us the freedom to do the things we love.

Independence is also a really important factor in the home medical equipment world. Walnut Medical Services has been providing our patients with the ability to maintain some or all their independence for the last 40 years.

We opened in 1984 with a description under our name…………“Caring for your health at home”.

Here we are 40 years later still holding on to that goal.

Caring for patients’ health at home allows our patients the ability to maintain their independence and stay in their home for as long as possible.

We have a variety of products that can help accomplish that goal for our patients.

We carry HandiCare stairlifts, which allow patients to move from one floor to another safely. Stairlifts really give our patients the independence they deserve in their home!

We are a proud dealer of Golden Technology lift chairs. Lift chairs also provide patients with independence, because it allows them to use the lift chair to get up and down easily and safely without the assistance of others. Talk about maintaining your independence!

Hospital beds are a vital piece of equipment that allows our patients to remain at home and avoid lengthy hospital stays and allow them to recover in the comfort of their home.

Home oxygen equipment allows patients to breathe easier, be more active and on the go without having to slow down because they are short of breath. Oxygen therapy is a wonderful way to keep your independence and we carry a couple different models of portable oxygen units to keep you going.

Rollators, walkers, bath benches and bedside commodes are a few more items that help promote a person’s independence and ability to stay in their home for as long as possible when they are dealing with physical limitations, either short term or long term.

Being independent and being in your own home is very important for a person’s mental wellbeing, and nothing can replace the comfort of home.

So, this 4th of July, celebrate our country’s independence, but also if you are healthy enough that you do not need any of this kind of equipment at this point in your life, celebrate that independence.

Unfortunately, there are many people who are dealing with difficult health issues and Walnut Medical Services is proud and honored to help care for their health at home and maintain their independence for as long as possible.

We here at Walnut Medical Services wish you a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

Our offices will be closed on July 4th, but we will reopen July 5th at 8:00 am.

If you are experiencing an oxygen equipment emergency, please call 800-233-0915 and our on-call staff member will assist you.