Top 5 Reasons HealthNorth is YOUR Home Health Care Solution

Here at HealthNorth we understand how important it is for people to be able to maintain their independence and continue to have an active lifestyle. We also understand that a lot of time and thought goes into making a decision about picking a home health care solution. With this in mind here are the top reasons to choose HealthNorth.

5.) HealthNorth is a single source provider for all your home health care needs. At HealthNorth, our goal is to help enable our clients to remain independent and in their homes. We assist our clients in maintaining a dignified presence within their communities.

4.) HealthNorth offers exceptional products and private consultation. Male and female caregivers are available to discuss your every home health care need.

3.) We will work with Medicare or your private insurance company to ensure maximum cost effectiveness and convenience for our customers. We will also set up a convenient, private delivery schedule tailored to your specific needs.

2.) HealthNorth provides exceptional home health care services to our clients in a professional, courteous, and caring manner.

 

And the number one reason to choose HealthNorth

 

1.) We have experience with our products and we can relate to your home health care needs.

 

Our mission is to help you live a more fulfilling life, so give us a call or stop in today and see what HealthNorth can do for you. Come join the HealthNorth family!

 

What You Might Not Know About Mobility Scooters

A mobility scooter might be right for you. If you are planning to visit someone or taking a vacation, you can take your scooter with you and get the most out of this beautiful weather!

For many individuals with mobility disabilities, a powered scooter is an attractive alternative to a manual or powered wheelchair.  Scooters are often lighter, more compact, and more maneuverable than power chairs, and in many people’s eyes their appearance is more appealing.

Transporting your scooter can be more simple.

Most scooter owners find it necessary at some point to transport the scooter. If a van with a lift or public transportation is to be used, it may be advisable to consider a scooter with a narrow wheelbase and smaller overall profile to be certain that the scooter can be accommodated by the lift and be sufficiently maneuverable to be used on buses and other public transit vehicles.

Different options to transport the scooter include:

- Scooter carriers (that attach onto a vehicle's bumper or trailer hitch)

- Loading aids (help put the scooter into vehicles with a large cargo space)

- Scooters that break down into smaller components for storage in the vehicle

At HealthNorth we offer mobility scooters and are always willing to help you choose one that is right for you.

Come into HealthNorth and let us help you!

Safety in the Shower

Here are a few tips for keeping your shower safe and decreasing the risk of shower injuries. There are a few items you can install to ensure your safety from slippery falls!

Grab Bars:

These are convenient in slippery tub and shower areas. Grab bars can be installed vertically or horizontally to meet your needs. These will be able to help steady you in case of a fall. 

Floor Mats and Shower Treads:

The shower floor can become very slippery and difficult to stand firmly on. If safety treads are placed all along the tub floor it will become a lower risk zone for slipping and falling. You can also place non-skid rubber backed floor mats outside the shower for extra precaution. When stepping out, the mat will not slip from underneath you.

Bath Benches and Chairs:

Bath benches and chairs allow an individual to shower and bathe in comfort. These are especially great for people with limited mobility. Chairs and benches with holes will let the water drain and make the chair less slippery.

Check out our HealthNorth products that ensure safety and comfort in the shower!

Adaptive Sports—Get Involved!

Are you looking to attain some great life skills, exercise, friend making and fun this summer?

Adaptive sports are a great way to do just that!

Our owner, Jay Johnson, a former wheelchair rugby player, loves getting involved with athletic events, especially involving paraplegics, wheelchair sports, etc. He is always looking to reach out to teams, athletes, and clubs locally and nationwide.

Some sports to get involved in include:

· Archery

· Powerlifting

· Hand-cycling

· Rugby

· Basketball

· Table Tennis

· Track and Field

· Softball

· Football

Wheelchair athletics in the United States have been around since the mid 1950’s. This is when the National Wheelchair Athletic Association, now known as the Wheelchair & Ambulatory Sports, USA or WSUSA, organized. There are countless national and international leagues that promote wheelchair bound athletes and sports.

At HealthNorth, part of our mission is to help you live more fulfilling lives. So if you know of a team or athlete of interest, let us know, we would love to reach out!

Your Perfect Match For Complete Mobility

In the United States alone, a little over 6.8 million Americans use mobility devices to assist them with everyday activities. Around 6.1 million people use mobility devices such as canes, crutches, and walkers. The walker is currently used by 1.8 million people on a daily basis!

At HealthNorth, our purpose is to enable our clients to remain independent and in their homes through a combination of medical services, equipment, and supplies. Our Mission is to assist our clients in maintaining a dignified presence within their community.

As summer quickly approaches, a medical walker, cane, or wheelchair can be a great way to enjoy life in a manner that’s both secure, independent and essential for a healthy lifestyle! Whether you are looking to regain your love for the great outdoors or want to become a social butterfly once again, we have the perfect resources for you!

A cane might be the perfect way to maximize your ability to enjoy the warmer weather! To obtain maximum support from a cane it must be a proper fit and used correctly. Here are 5 Tips on how to size and use a cane:

1. Consider the functionality of the cane-not only its appearance.

2. In order to select from various styles of canes, consider the stability each offers.

3. It is important to choose a cane that is lightweight.

4. In order to select the proper length for a cane, make sure to stand up straight with your shoes on and your arms at your sides. The top of the cane should reach the crease on the underside of your wrist. If the cane fits properly, your elbow will be flexed 15-20 degrees when you hold the cane while standing.

5. It is important to make sure that you have a good grip of the cane and that your fingers and thumb do not overlap.

Take advantage of the great weather this spring and summer by letting us help you find your perfect match for complete mobility!

Brands You Can Trust From People You Can Trust

Jay Johnson; the owner of HealthNorth has been a quadriplegic since 1989. He can personally relate to the many people who need extra help to maintain their independence within the community. Jay is intimately aware of activities of daily living because he personally uses urological devices, mobility products and medical supplies everyday. 

Health North offers brand name catheter and incontinence supplies delivered directly to your home. Your privacy is secure. Mail order customers of HealthNorth have achieved greater convenience, peace of mind and more independence.

HealthNorth offers exceptional products and private consultation. Male and female caregivers are available to discuss your every home health care need. We will work with medicare or your private insurance company to ensure maximum cost effectiveness and convenience for our customers. We will set up a convenient, private delivery schedule tailored to your needs.

Our owner, Jay Johnson is intimately familiar with the urological challenges his customers face. He and HelathNorth will provide every personal assistance to each customer, guaranteeing convenience, privacy and independence.

Health North, With You In Mind!

At HealthNorth, Inc., we want to make your day-to-day experiences “a walk in the park,” we carry a variety of medical equipment and supplies.

Whether you are heading out for dinner with family or spending a night in at home, let us help you. HealthNorth’s purpose is to enable our clients to remain independent and in their homes through the combination of medical services, equipment, and supplies. Our Mission is to assist our clients in maintaining a dignified presence within their community.

Currently in the United States, there are around 3.3 million wheelchair users. In addition, around 10 million people use walking aids, such as a cane or walker.

Recently, HealthNorth has been involved with the creation of a film that aims to raise millions for spinal cord injury research. The result, is a film about Gabe Rodreick, a 20-year-old who was paralyzed in a diving accident four years ago and has since been affected by a spinal cord injury. The film features Chris Kluwe, the Minnesota Vikings punter, as he spends a day in a wheelchair to help raise awareness about the obstacles that those in wheelchairs deal with on a day-to-day basis.

The film priemers on Thursday, January 24 following Senator Jeff Hayden proposal to the legistlature to spend $4 million a year to promote spinal cord research.

Spinal cord injuries are one of the many reasons why providing medical equipment and supplies are important to us at HealthNorth. This is exactly why it is represented on a petal in our logo, with you in mind.

We also offer a large variety of supplies which include but are not limited to:

• Bathroom Benches 
• Aids To Daily Living 
• Semi Electric Adjustable Beds 
• Lift Chairs 
• Patient Lifts 
• Power Wheelchairs 
• Manual Wheelchairs 
• Scooters (POV’s) 
• Oxygen Concentrators 
• CPAP/BIPAP 
• Urological Supplies 
• Ostomy Supplies 
• Incontinant Supplies 
• Oxygen/CPAP/BIPAP Supplies 

Check out our selection today, with you in mind!

Link to video about spinal cord film: http://kstp.com/news/stories/s2903072.shtml