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Home Care Solutions That Keep Seniors Safe At Home
It’s a fact: as you get older, your risk of falls increases exponentially. In fact, falls are the number one cause of injury and death in seniors over 65 years old. With that in mind, this article will provide tips and home care solutions for seniors living at home to ensure safety and security. Create a Safe Space For Seniors…
Hurricane Preparedness Kits: Don’t Forget Medical Supplies!
Florida’s hurricane season can be severe. From fierce winds, heavy rains, dangerous waves, and flooding; you can never be too prepared. Hurricanes can cause extensive damage. It’s critical to take steps to prepare you and your family in the event of an evacuation. We often consider things like water, food, flashlights, and even irreplaceable valuables. However, many forget to include…
Putting Together A Medical Supply Kit
It’s not necessary to have all types of medical supplies available during day-to-day life, but there are some medical supplies that you should always have on hand. Whether you’re alone, caring care of an older loved-one, looking after children, or somewhere in the middle, having a decent first aid kit readily available can make a huge difference when accidents happen….
The Most Common Types Of Medical Supplies
Medical supplies are necessary regardless of your age. From teeny-tiny to the golden years, Affordable Medical Supply has products and services to enhance our customers’ quality of life. In general, you will require medical supplies in three scenarios: i) emergencies, ii) injured and recovering, and iii) chronic conditions. Let’s break these down further… Medical Supplies For Emergencies Accidents happen. You…
What To Look For In Mobility Scooters
For people with arthritis, chronic illness, or other mobility issues, a scooter can be a wonderful asset to help get around and live your life. A mobility scooter can be more ideal for some people as opposed to a cane or a walker, since scooters don’t require the same kind of balance. You may think that they’re a bulky, awkward…
Caregiver Education: Taking Care Of A Loved One After A Stroke
Caring for a stroke survivor, especially for the first time, comes with unique challenges and lifestyle changes that not everyone understands. At Affordable Medical Supply, we believe it’s important to know as much about these changes as possible so that your loved one receives the best quality care for the months and years ahead. Caregiver education is important as it…
Homecare Solutions: Adjustable Beds
With so many customizable options, adjustable beds can be the homecare solution to health issues that you or your loved one’s face. If you are interested in an adjustable bed, here is a breakdown of what you need to know. What Is An Adjustable Bed? Adjustable beds are a great homecare solution to help alleviate any combination of issues you…
Monitoring Your BP With A Blood Pressure Machine
The use of a blood pressure machine is important for keeping tabs on your blood pressure — especially if there is a history of blood pressure issues in your family. Blood is the transport system of the body, delivering essentials to each cell and removing waste products. It has serious health implications if this system is affected through increased or…
Affordable Medical Supply Is Much More Than A Wheelchair Store
Wheelchairs are just one of the many medical supplies available in our store, we’re committed to providing you and your family with all the quality supplies you need. We believe quality products help improve your quality of life, or the quality of life of someone you care about. We are more than just a wheelchair store, we carry a variety…
Caregiver Education: Taking Care Of A Loved One After A Serious Accident
Family members are often called on to be caregivers to those involved in serious accidents. They have to step up, educate themselves and rise to the challenge of looking after their injured loved one. Accidents happen quickly and the consequences are something one can’t factor in ahead of time. Discovering tips to help with caregiver education can help those who…
