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Working together for a healthier home medical equipment industry
When you visit a Kootenay Columbia Home Medical Equipment (KCHME) store, what you see is just the tip of the iceberg. In addition to the equipment and our knowledgeable team members, there is a virtual mountain of specialized education and training, and an extensive...
Bringing the rehab equipment expo to the Kootenays
One thing we love about living and working in the Kootenays is that despite the region’s vast geographical footprint, we’re a tightly knit group. There’s a kinship bred by the fresh air, breathtaking vistas and relative isolation from BC’s larger urban centres that...
When community creates magic
Canada is undergoing a cost-of-living crisis, and our country’s seniors are likely feeling the pinch more acutely than others. Many seniors live on a fixed or limited income, while both food costs and housing costs have outpaced inflation. Add ongoing economic...
Push for greater wellness with a smartwatch
The “glass half empty/half full” metaphor is an appropriate way of looking at our world through the lens of accessibility. Barriers seem to exist – and persist – everywhere we look. It’s difficult not to get frustrated as the road to greater accessibility seemingly...
Going the distance to bring our customers the latest innovations
Home medical equipment is hands-on by nature. Customers typically don’t purchase their mobility, accessibility and home safety products online (and if they do, buyer beware). It’s incredibly important that a wheelchair or scooter complements the patient’s physique,...
How to make your home more accessible with an AI voice assistant
If you experience accessibility issues and haven’t invited Siri, Alexa or Google Assistant into your home, it’s time to welcome a whole new era of independence into your life. Mainstream voice assistants like Siri (Apple), Alexa (Amazon) and Google Assistant are...
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