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How To Choose & Use Compression Stockings
Compression stockings are a specialized type of hosiery used for comfort, improvement in sports, and to curb several serious medical conditions. They are close-fitting, stretchy socks that gently apply an even amount of pressure around your leg. This pressure compresses the surface arteries, veins and muscles, forcing blood to circulate through the deeper narrow channels in the leg. By increasing…
How To Change Adult Diapers
In order for the skin to remain healthy, free from rashes and infection, it needs to be kept clean and dry. For a healthy and ambulant adult, this is not difficult, but if an adult is bedridden, incontinent, and wears a diaper, special skincare and assistance are needed. Whether you are employed as a caregiver or find yourself looking after…
Pay It Forward With Medical Supply And Equipment
YOU MAY NOT REALIZE THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE SUFFERING BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES THAT ARE NEEDED. Some individuals may not even realize the help that is available in the community because they are what many have labeled as “shut ins”. This is a term used for those individuals that may…
Transferring Patients And Safety Measures
There are many reasons that a patient can become limited in mobility. Common instances include a disability, aging individuals and those suffering with bariatric conditions. A transfer refers to the movement of an individual from one specific place (or surface) to another. The purpose of this article is to help you understand the safe processes of patient transfers and how…
Local Provider vs Internet Sales – A Guide For Family Caregivers
Gone are the days when you could only buy home medical equipment at a local store. Now, there are hundreds of online medical equipment providers who stock a wide range of medical equipment and supplies. For family caregivers, online stores may present a seemingly more convenient and quicker option, but the reality is that local providers will provide better services…
Discharges And Medical Equipment
No one looks forward to a hospital stay, most everyone looks forward to the day they are discharged and get to go back home. Whether you live in a private home, assisted living facility or Independent living, the day you get to go home should be met with a sense of rehabilitation after your stay. In most cases, the need…
Wound Care Versus Incontinence – The True Savings Lies In Better Products
Incontinence is something that becomes quite common among seniors as well as the high risk of wounds associated with inadequate incontinence care measures. It is important to identify what the main causes are of most wounds associated with the different types of incontinence products, and what the long-term costs are, in both treating, and preventing these wounds. What Causes Wounds…
Dementia, Memory Loss, And Hospital Beds
Dementia occurs in many different forms. It is a general term that describes a decline in mental ability to the extent where it interferes with daily life. While the most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, there are many others. For example, another common type of dementia is Vascular dementia which occurs after a stroke. Dementia is often associated…
Patient Lifts And Choosing The Correct Sling
In many instances, a patient with limited mobility will need the assistance of a patient lift with a sling. These devices help caregivers transfer patients from the bed, to a chair, to a wheelchair and more. Why Do Patients Need Slings? There are several instances where the use of patient lifts are necessary- they allow for the safe lifting and…
How Can A Medical Consultant Help?
A consistent and steadily growing sector in the US economy is the healthcare industry, particularly for the Baby Boomer generation who are now seniors, making up a large portion of the American population. Elder care is a necessity for most families with older parents or those with children who have developmental disabilities. Today assisted and independent living with healthcare services…
