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Boulder City, NV    Miott Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Caliente, NV    A & H Katschke Ltd, Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
Caliente, NV    Principal Medical Equipment Inc, Lincoln County      Click to request assistance
Carson City, NV    American Drug Stores Llc, Carson County      Click to request assistance
Carson City, NV    Apria Healthcare Inc , Carson County      Click to request assistance
Carson City, NV    Charles G Owens, Carson County      Click to request assistance
Carson City, NV    John H Staub Od, Carson County      Click to request assistance
Carson City, NV    K & Pw Inc, Carson County      Click to request assistance
Carson City, NV    Katrina Van Patten Od Ltd, Carson County      Click to request assistance
Carson City, NV    Lees Respiratory Service Ltd, Carson County      Click to request assistance
Carson City, NV    Orthopro Of Carson, Carson County      Click to request assistance
Carson City, NV    Sierra Oxygen Service Inc, Carson County      Click to request assistance
Carson City, NV    Wayne A Bachand , Carson County      Click to request assistance
Elko, NV    Mark L Guisti , Elko County      Click to request assistance
Elko, NV    Norco Inc, Elko County      Click to request assistance
Elko, NV    Orthopro Of Elko, Elko County      Click to request assistance
Ely, NV    Aerocare Inc, White Pine County      Click to request assistance
Ely, NV    Baily Stores Llc , White Pine County      Click to request assistance
Fallon, NV    Desert Respiratory Service, Churchill County      Click to request assistance
Fallon, NV    Fallon Family Drug Inc, Churchill County      Click to request assistance
Fallon, NV    Robertson & Koenig Ltd, Churchill County      Click to request assistance
Fallon, NV    Rx Prn Llc, Churchill County      Click to request assistance
Fernley, NV    Robertson & Koenig Ltd, Lyon County      Click to request assistance
Gardnerville, NV    Richard Wessley Baumann , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Gardnerville, NV    Washoe Tribe Of Nevada & California, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    American Drug Stores Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Carols Post Mastectomy Specialist Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Cedar Pharmacy Inc , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Critical Care Systems Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Cvs 2948 Henderson Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Denham Orthotics And Fitness, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Evergreens Drugs Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Gomesindo E Hendricks Ltd, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Henderson Horizon Cvs L L C, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Indigo Home Health Services Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Lillys Medical Supply , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    National Vision Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Nevada Cvs Pharmacy Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Omnicare Of Nevada Llc , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Praxair Healthcare Services Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Precision Orthotics & Prothetics, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Rosemary Ten Broek, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    Southern Nevada Oxygen Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Henderson, NV    State Medical Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Henderson, NV    U S Vision Optical Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Henderson, NV    Vons Companies Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Academy Medical Equipment Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Accredo Health Group Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Acoustic Imaging , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Advanced Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Aerocare Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Alex T Nguyen , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Alpha Medical Supplies Llc , Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    American Drug Stores Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    American Home Medical Equipment Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    Apria Healthcare Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    Assist Care Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    Bioscrip Pharmacy Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    Braden Partners Lp , Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    Care N Home Medical Supplies Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Carpi And Carpi Ltd, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Chc Healthcare, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Cole Vision Corporation, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Continental Hospital Supply Corp, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    Desert Buffalo Cvs L L C , Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    Desert Rose Medical Supplies , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Diabetes Health Centers Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Diabetic Supplies And More Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Disabled Mobility Systems Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Divine Health , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Doris W Meng, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Dr Ellen Merkin , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Eljen Medical Hospital, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Emerald Lake Inc , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Essential Medical Equipment Llc , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Eyemasters Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    First Choice Medical Equipment Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    Foster Medical Supplies & Equipment , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Freedom Medical Supply And Equipment, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Global Care Or Nevada Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    Healthy Feet Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Henderson Cvs Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Homecare America Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Isu Inc Dba Triple C Durable Medical, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    James A Beckwith Od Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Karl M Larsen Od Ltd, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    L & T Medical Supply, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    Lenscrafters Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Lincare Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Manor Health Care Center Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Maryland Parkway Cvs Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Medcare Home Medical Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Medical Industry Services Inc Neb Doc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Merle I Barber Od Ltd, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Miller Companies, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Mobile Medical Services Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Mulu Chokele Professional , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Nevada Cvs Pharmacy Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Nevada Family Practice, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Nevada Medical And Surgical Supply Co , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    New Albertson's Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Nikogosian Ltd , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Optimum Medical Supply Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Option 1 Nutrition Solutions Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Option Care Nevada Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Orthopedic Motion Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Patricias Enterprises Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Pinnacle Dme Nv Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Principal Medical Equipment Inc , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Pro-Care Medical Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Proforma Medical Source, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Prosthetics Center Of Excellence, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Quality Medical Supplies Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Randall's Food And Drug Lp, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Rapid Medical Supplies, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Raxo Drugs Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Respiratory Care Of America Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Romero Financial Services Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Rory Chin Advantage Home Medical, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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Las Vegas, NV    Sagev Cvs Llc , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Sam's West Inc , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Scooter Store Las Vegas Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Senip Cvs Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Sequent Corporation, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Sierra Home Medical Products Inc , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Sizewise Rentals Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Summerlin Vision Center Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Sun Medical And Mobility Equipment , Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Sunrise Medical Pharmacy, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Superior Limb And Brace Co, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Target Corporation And Subsidiaries, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Tropicana Medical Supply, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    U S Vision Optical Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Unilife Medical, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    United Medical Supplies Corp, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Usmed Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    V E D Green Valley Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Victoria M Lupei Od, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Victory Enterprises Of Nevada, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Village East Drugs, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Vitality Home, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Vons Companies Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Warm Springs Rainbow Cvs Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Washington Lamb Cvs Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Las Vegas, NV    Western Home Care Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Mesquite, NV    Mesquite Medical Equipment, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Mesquite, NV    Southern Utah Home Oxygen & Medical, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Minden, NV    Jennifer Olga Oleshak , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Minden, NV    Premiere Oxygen Llc , Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Minden, NV    Pritchett Eye Care Inc, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
North Las Vegas, NV    Family Medical Of Nevada Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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North Las Vegas, NV    Martha Richards, Clark County      Click to request assistance
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North Las Vegas, NV    Pearle Vision Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
North Las Vegas, NV    Ralphs Grocery Company , Clark County      Click to request assistance
North Las Vegas, NV    Smiths Food & Drug Centers Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
North Las Vegas, NV    State Serr Homecare Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
North Las Vegas, NV    Valley Oxygen, Clark County      Click to request assistance
North Las Vegas, NV    Walgreen Co , Clark County      Click to request assistance
North Las Vegas, NV    Warm Springs Road Cvs Llc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Overton, NV    Lins Supermarkets Inc, Clark County      Click to request assistance
Pahrump, NV    Founders Healthcare Llc , Nye County      Click to request assistance
Pahrump, NV    G Dennis Leaks Od Pc , Nye County      Click to request assistance
Pahrump, NV    Option Care Nevada Llc, Nye County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    A Proper Fit, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    Accellence Reno, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    Ambulance Service Of Reno Inc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    American Home Companion, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    Arlington Acquisiton I Inc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    Bennett Medical Services Llc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    Bras Plus Inc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    C Craig Karrasch Dpm Facfas , Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    Critical Care Systems Inc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    Dons Pharmacy Inc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    Eyetech Visioncare Ltd, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    Flying Diamond Pharmacy Llc , Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    Founders Healthcare Llc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    Hales 50 Kirman Pharmacy, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
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Reno, NV    Medtech Services Inc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Reno, NV    National Vision Inc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
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Reno, NV    Reno Family Eye Care, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
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Reno, NV    Terance A Cochrane, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
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Sparks, NV    Adl Medical Supply Llc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Sparks, NV    Apria Healthcare Inc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Sparks, NV    Better Breathing Nevada Llc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Sparks, NV    Bur-Kie Inc , Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Sparks, NV    Eyetech Visioncare Ltd, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
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Sparks, NV    Praxair Healthcare Services Inc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
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Stateline, NV    Vitalcare Health Services Inc, Douglas County      Click to request assistance
Sun Valley, NV    Herbert L Burke Inc, Washoe County      Click to request assistance
Winnemucca, NV    Northern Nevada Eyecare Ltd, Humboldt County      Click to request assistance
Winnemucca, NV    Rococo Enterprises Inc , Humboldt County      Click to request assistance
Yerington, NV    Charles R Elliott Od, Lyon County      Click to request assistance

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About Home Medical Equipment

Medical equipment is a term often used to refer to a larger category of services called assistive technology. Assistive technology is a broad term and may mean different things to different people but for our purposes we will define it as the following:

Devices or systems to help people who have no skilled medical needs manage their disabilities
Devices or systems that may also support disabilities with people who are receiving Medicare home care
Personal items or devices that make life easier for people with disabilities
Living environments that accommodate disability
Consultants, books and other advice
Home Modification

Devices or systems to help people who have no skilled medical needs manage their disabilities

Many assistive technology devices and systems that support disabilities may serve as well a disability caused by a medical condition , but we have chosen in this article to differentiate between a medical or a non-medical use because we are talking about the elderly. As a general rule Medicare will reimburse 80% of the cost for rental or purchase of devices or systems that support disabilities due to a medical problem. Some items on the list we provide below of these devices or systems may also be included in Medicare's list of allowable durable medical equipment. Here is our list of devices in this category

Lifts
Oxygen equipment
Sensory Augmentation Devices
Computer Usage Arrangements for the Disabled
Wheelchairs and Scooters
Other mobility related devices

Devices or systems that may also support disabilities with people who are receiving Medicare home care

Lifts
Oxygen equipment
Sensory Augmentation Devices
Wheelchairs and Scooters
Other mobility related device

If there is a medical need and if the device or system meets Medicare's definition of durable medical equipment (DME) below, then Medicare will pay for 80% of the cost and the Medicare recipient pays for the other 20%. In addition if the care recipient has a Medicare supplement policy, that policy usually covers the other 20% of the cost.

The term DME is defined as equipment which

Can withstand repeated use; i.e., could normally be rented, and used by successive patients;
Is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose;
Generally is not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury; and
Is appropriate for use in a patient's home.

Personal items or devices that make life easier for people with disabilities

This could include some of the following exclusive items for disabled persons or for those going through rehab at home.

Therapy Equipment
Hydrotherapy, Paraffin & Fluidotherapy, Iontophoresis, Biofeedback, Hot & Cold Therapy, Wellness & Massage Therapy and Electrotherapy & Ultrasound

Supports
Arthritis Supports, Wrist Supports, Elbow Supports, Cervical Collars, Back Supports, Ankle, Foot, & Heel Supports, Foot Management, Bed Positioning & Safety Products, Compression Products, Edema Garments, Thumb Supports, Contracture Management Splints, Upper Extremity Positioning/Supports, Thoracic & Pelvic Support, Knee Immobilizers, Knee Straps, Knee Supports, Thigh Supports, Ankle / Foot Orthoses, Heel & Elbow Protectors, Lower Extremity Positioning, Wound Care Products, Scar Management & Gel Products, Lymphedema Products and Taping Products

Dining
Knives, Supergrip™ Utensils, Sure Hand Utensils, Tapes & Tubing (for enlarging the diameter of an object), Utensil Holders, Acute Care Tables, Clothing Protectors, Dycem® Nonslip Plastic Food Catchers, Home Care / Long Term Care Tables, Non-Slip Matting & Trays, Cups, Mugs & Nursers, Drinking Aids & Straws, Nosey Cups, Self Feeders & Arm Supports, Feeders, Arm Supports & Overbed Tables, JAECO / Rancho Mobile Arm Supports, Mobile Arm Support Accessories, Dinnerware, Feeding Evaluation Kits, Food Guards, Scoop Dishes, Suction Bowls & Plates, Tableware, Jar & Bottle Openers, Kitchen Supplies And Cooking Utensils

Bath, Toileting and Hygiene
Bath & Shower Chairs, Bath & Shower Seats, Bath Boards, Bath Transfer Benches, Bathing Systems, Beluga Bathlift, Folding Shower Seats, Hydraulic Bathlift, Reclining Shower / Commode Chairs, Shower Stools, Bath lifts, Commodes, Folding Commodes, Grab Bars, Lifting & Wooden Commodes, Raised Toilet Seats, Raised Toilet Seats & Splash Guards, Raised Toilet Seats with Armrests, Safety Rails, Toilet Frames, Toilet Supports & Reducer Rings, Bathing & Shower Cushions, Bathing & Shower Mats, Bathtub Grab Bars & Rails, Diabetic Foot Accessories, Grooming & Accessories, Hand-Held Showers, Scrub Sponges & Brushes, Incontinence Products, Mirrors, Catheterization Accessories, Urinals and Mattress Covers

Aids of Daily Living
Reachers, Door Knobs & Grip Assists, Furniture Risers, Home Accessories, Household Helpers, Trolley & Carts, Respiratory Care, Low Vision aids such as magnifying glasses and reading screens, Mouth Sticks & Headpointers, Speech & Communication aids, Language & Cognition aids and activities, Dressing Aids (button hooks, hooks, etc.), Dressing Education, Fasteners & Shoe Laces, Shoehorns, Slippers & Fasteners, Socks & Slippers, Leisure Activities and Helpers, Environmental Controls, Activity Tables, Book Holders, Page Turners & Reading Aids, Scissors, Writing Aids, Dysphagia Resources, Oral Motor aids

Special Clothing
Outer garments, underwear, leisure wear, footwear and other specialized clothing for elderly people with Alzheimer's, arthritis, mobility issues, foot problems, incontinence, scoliosis or obese individuals.

Living Environments that Accommodate Disability

There are a growing number of companies that will make the home into a safe environment for a fee.

Consultants, books and other advice

There are numberless books available from bookstores and from online sources that give advice to caregivers in all areas of disability support. These sources often go beyond the issue of devices and equipment and deal with such things as meal preparation, menus, activities, music and other social issues important to the disabled. Private and government consulting are also available. Check online or dial 211 or call the local area agency on aging.

Home Modification

Many people with disabilities want to remain in their home as long as possible. Such things as narrow doorways that cannot accommodate wheelchairs, more than one living level and inconvenient layout of the home may prevent a person from living there. In addition disabled people often require rails, special bathroom facilities and special dining facilities as well. There are three options to modifying the home.
Research can be done and materials procured to make the home more livable and the family friend or relative can pitch in and do the remodel.
A contractor can be employed to do the necessary modifications.
An attempt can be made to find a local company that specializes in the home modification for the disabled. These providers may be readily available in larger population areas.

In addition help can be sought from the following community service providers.

Local area agency on aging
State department on aging
State housing finance agency
Department of public welfare
Department of housing and community development
Senior center Independent living center

The national Association of home builders and the AARP have teamed together to form the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program. These people have been trained in the unique needs of the older adult population, aging in place home modifications, common remodeling projects, and solutions to common barriers. It may be possible to find a person in the desired area by going to http://www.nahb.org/or by calling the local home builders Association and asking for someone certified in this area.

Also, consider taking these steps:

Get recommendations from friends who have had similar projects completed.
Hire a licensed and bonded contractor. Be specific about modifications in advance.
Ask for a written agreement with only a small down payment. Make the final payment only after the project is completed.
Check with the local better business Bureau regarding the contractor's or program's reliability and performance record.