The Brella Bag Hands Free Umbrella Holder: A Mobility Enhancer for the Physically Challenged Advances in technology and introductions of new lifts, wheelchairs, mobility scooters and a wide array of mobility products has resulted in...
The Severity Of Dermal Ulcers A dermal ulcer is a sore that develops on the skin followed by destruction of the tissue surrounding it. Tissue destruction leads to complete loss of skin; the size and...
Suffering From Heel Pain? - Plantar Fasciitis Are you suffering from heel pain? You should know that plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of this. The plantar fascia is a thick band...
Fall prevention is a frequent topic for nursing home staff, and rightfully so. Unfortunately, nursing home residents frequently fall, and the older adults that survive a nursing home fall are likely to sustain injuries...
A hip replacement is a surgical procedure that is completed by a healthcare professional with the goal of removing damaged sections of the hip joint, and replacing them with foreign parts that are usually...
A migraine is an intense headache that can cause throbbing, or a pulsing sensation, in an area of you head…it basically feels like your heartbeat has migrated upwards to your head. It’s not comfortable...
Current diabetes trends show that by 2050 nearly 1 out of 3 American adults will have a diabetes diagnosis. A staggering 60% of the non-traumatic lower limb amputations are performed on diabetics.1 Keeping your...
Loss of Bladder or Bowel Control (LOBC)—typically known as incontinence affects millions. Incontinence often is a symptom of other conditions, or a side effect from medications, diet and nutrition habits or lifestyle changes. Incontinence...
This article is sponsored by Coloplast. Men who experience urinary incontinence, or the accidental leakage of urine, are often plagued with embarassment and frustration over their condition. Urinary leakage or ”dribbling” is unpredictable and the...
Summer time is here to stay with record breaking temperatures and what better way to cool off than jumping in a pool. Being in the water has more benefits than just cooling down and...
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