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Kevin Cleary

Kevin Cleary has been a Health Products For You contributor for many years and has a degree in marketing. His health and wellness journey has a very personal meaning and has guided him in his content writing for HPFY.

In 2006, he sustained an injury while jumping on a trampoline with his son, severely injuring his neck and has been living as a quadriplegic since. His injury forced him to learn facets of the medical product field that he would otherwise not have known.

After several years of therapy, he has used many medical devices such as wheelchairs, standing frames, neuromuscular stimulators, as well as other rehab/therapy items that have helped him live life to the fullest. This hands-on insight has helped him with research and content creation. Kevin enjoys sampling cuisines from different countries, listening to music, watching sports and enjoying a glass of single malt scotch!

In a candid conversation with Linda Guerrera, HPFY's Digital Content Manager, Kevin opens up about his life-altering experience and its profound impact on him. Join us as we delve into his remarkable journey, where resilience, determination, and the power of the human spirit shine through. Click here to watch Kevin's Series, Paralyzed But Not Defeated.

Hearing and Listening Aids

Telephony for the Hearing Impaired

Kevin Cleary Jul 14, 2016

As the old commercial states “reach out and touch someone,” but as we age phoning a friend or family member can become a little more difficult. Hearing loss can make everyday conversations, watching TV, or simply calling a grandchild a very frustrating endeavor. Depending on your level of loss, there are plenty of technology aids to help you communicate with your loved ones.

Low Vision Aids

Helping Your Vision

Kevin Cleary Jul 21, 2016

With age comes wisdom, but it can also come with vision impairment. We may not have the eagle eyes we had when we were teenagers. Everyday tasks like reading the newspaper or an owner’s manual can become difficult when everything is blurry.

Low Vision Aids

Technology for the Vision Impaired

Kevin Cleary Jul 26, 2016

We live now in an era of rapidly advancing technology. Just a few decades ago a computer in your home would be a pipe dream. Now we have smart phones that have more computing power than some of the early space missions. As we age, the ability to see some of the smaller print on this technology can diminish.

Hearing and Listening Aids

Hear the World Around You

Kevin Cleary Jul 28, 2016

It’s pretty common that as we get older we find it harder to hear the television, radio, or even a conversation that we are taking part in. Sometimes background noise may interfere with us hearing a discussion at a restaurant or some other social gathering. The question is: how do we help our ears hear what’s around us? Through the use of assistive technology we can now hear our family and friends and be part of their discussions, hear what’s on television (without annoying everybody in the room), or just our telephone; cordless or cell.

Thermometers

Identifying and Avoiding Heatstroke

Kevin Cleary Aug 04, 2016

With temperatures and humidity increasing during the dog days of summer, it’s more important than ever to understand and identify signs of distress brought on by excessive heat. The heat of summer can affect us in many negative ways, such as hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), heatstroke, or even heat cramps.

Muscle Pain

School’s Around the Corner, Backpack Safety

Kevin Cleary Aug 13, 2016

As August draws to a close, every child dreads the return to school at the end of the month or in September. Many children carry their textbooks and technology aids (such as laptops, tablets, or even smart phones) in their backpack. After a while, that backpack gets heavy and can cause shoulder and back discomfort in our children.

Allergy Relief

Autumn Allergies and School

Kevin Cleary Aug 16, 2016

Summer is coming to a close and days are getting shorter which means allergies and school are returning. As we take our children to the mall to buy new clothing for the school year we should also be sure our children are ready to combat their allergies at school. Learning new math, science, or history can be made more difficult if your child is suffering from fall allergies.

First Aid

Wound Care for the Home and Road

Kevin Cleary Aug 20, 2016

Basic first aid is important to properly heal any wound and having the proper supplies, readily at hand, is crucial. Making sure your first-aid kit at home or on the road is properly stocked cannot be overstated since the ability to control the conditions any wound is exposed to is critical to minimizing any infection and expediting healing.

Grab Bars and Safety Rails

Avoiding Falls: Especially in the Bathroom

Kevin Cleary Aug 31, 2016

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury to our older population. A fall can happen anywhere; on the stairs, outside on unlevel terrain, and especially our bathroom. Our bathrooms are loaded with slippery surfaces just waiting to reach out and grab us.

Low Vision Aids

Daily Living Aids for the Elderly

Kevin Cleary Sep 09, 2016

It’s incredibly easy when you’re younger to take for granted the minutia of everyday life. As we get older, many of the things that came easy now become more difficult. Everything from walking to just going to the bathroom can become a major task as we age. Even ego and vanity can lead to our older relatives or friends possibly creating a dangerous environment for everyday life.

Post Mastectomy

Cancer Awareness…Every Month!!

Kevin Cleary Nov 19, 2016

The key to defeating breast cancer or any other cancer is early detection.

Nutrition

Drinking and Eating Made Easier

Kevin Cleary Nov 19, 2016

There are very few things in this world that we must do, but eating and drinking is one of them.