Being confined to bed can be tough on both the patient and the caregiver. The good news is that there are bedridden aids that make daily care much easier on everyone. Whether it's a long-term illness, short-term bed...
What is a Flip A Grip? - The Most Handy Grab Bar "No more worries about falling while trying to get into or out of my house. Now I can bring in a load of laundry...
NPR reports that Medicare has listed 97 hospitals that people are less likely to suffer complications and 95 hospitals that have higher readmission rates or significant setbacks. The analysis is an effort of...
Very informative article on hiring caregivers. By Kristine Kevorkian, Ph.D, Next Avenue Contributor From time to time, when I worked as a social worker in a skilled nursing facility, visiting family members complained to me about...
Aids to Daily Living (ADLs) or Daily Living Aids are assistive products and gadgets that promote a more independent lifestyle for those with physical limitations. Many ADLs are adaptive in nature, allowing the user to do something they might...
Potty humor aside, bathroom business is serious business no matter who you are. And for those with mobility or other health issues, trips to the bathroom require actual planning. Believe me, there are products to...
If you have a bedsore, diabetic ulcer or other dermal ulcer, or you are caring for someone who does, it is critical that you are receiving assistance or advice from a medical specialist. Treating pressure sores (bedsores)...
If I've said it once, I've said it 1685 times . . . "If you, your loved one or your patient is having a hard time doing something for themselves or getting somewhere on their...
We are tough on our knees. Knee surgeries, knee replacements, sports injuries - I hear about them every day. No wonder we sell so many knee braces, supports, wraps, straps and bands. And they do more...
Caregivers have one of the hardest, yet most noble jobs in the world. And when it comes to caregiving aids, Allegro Medical understands that even the simplest ones can have a major impact on the...
