Access Press Online Volume 15, Issue 2. Feb. 10, 2004. Article

Rehabilitation Fair

Handi Medical Supply present the Seventh Annual Rehabilitation, Medical Supply, Respiratory Education and Equipment Fair, to be held on 02-13-04 from 9A until 5P, with an 8A registration hour, at the Four Points Sheraton, 1330 Industrial Blvd, Mpls., 55413. Phone: 612-331-1900 or Fax: 612-3316827

Events currently scheduled as follows:

8:00-9:00

Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00-10:00

Everything you wanted to know about Assistive Technology in Minnesota but didn’t have time to ask
Social Security information that you can use today
Design for All & Home Modification
New therapies for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patient Initiated Solutions
G-Tube sites and application choices
Medical adhesives

10:15-11:15

Proper fitting of ambulatory products, assessment of bathing products & use of patient lifts and slings
Transition: Moving from pediatric to adult healthcare for people with disabilities
Overview of sleep disordered breathing
Bariatrics: A growing medical care dilemma
Diabetes and Diabetic Wounds: Management consideration
Introduction to bowel and bladder incontinence and chronic abdominal and pelvic pain

11:30-12:30

Are you handicapped or handicapable?
A framework of Ostomy Pouching
Choosing wheelchair seating with ease
Documenting the medical necessity of powered mobility for Medicare
Alternative Access (two-hour class continued after lunch)
TBI

2:00-3:00

Alternative Access
Meeting the needs of the Complex Client
Hospice Care, 2004
Multiple Sclerosis Update
OSA link to Hypertension
Caregiver follow-up of PT/OT recommendations

3:00-5:00

Happy Hour (sponsored by Invacare)
Valentine Chocolate Buffet (sponsored by Pride)

registration form

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