Bedside commodes are a form of durable medical equipment (DME). Medicare offers coverage for DME, including commode chairs, under Part B. For a person to qualify for Medicare coverage for a commode ...

Original Medicare typically does not cover shower chairs because they are considered assistive devices rather than medically necessary equipment. A commode chair, which is covered by Medicare, may be ...

Angela Haupt has been a health writer and editor for more than a decade. She was previously the managing editor of health at U.S. News & World Report, where she spent 11 years covering and editing ...

A commode is a toilet with no plumbing. It can't be drained or flushed and must be emptied by hand. It also needs cleaning after each use. A bedside commode is kept near a bed for people with limited ...

Red Cross commodes are all height adjustable and come with three main parts: a commode chair, a cushion seat and a commode pot. Before and after using your commode, there are a few things you should ...

Falls in the tub or shower and around the toilet are some of the most common causes of adult injuries and emergency room visits. One good way to prevent serious falls and injuries while bathing is to ...

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