Kevin Cleary

Fitness products

Exercising with Your Ostomy: Just Do It!!

Once you have recovered from an ostomy surgery returning to a “normal” life might seem like a strange idea. Truth is you should be able to resume your normal activities after a healing period. The when, how, or what exercise you can do will depend on the reason for your ostomy and your overall health condition.

Ostomy Tips

Intimacy and Your Ostomy: Yes You Can!!

After surgery for an ostomy, whether it’s a colostomy, ileostomy, or a urostomy, patients have many questions about a plethora of items. Many ostomy patients may think that many of their common activities they did before surgery can no longer be done. One of the biggest concerns is a return to intimacy after surgery, but by tackling this problem head-on you can have peace of mind.

Making A Difference

New Year's Resolutions Can Come True

New year resolutions!! we all have the best of intentions, but whether it’s time constraints, our busy lives they never seem to come to fruition. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight or get into better shape. So this time make it easy and convenient to work out at home in your pajamas if you have to, but make sure you maintain your self-discipline and you will succeed.

Moisturizers/Skin Conditioners

Cold-Weather Skincare

It’s that time of year when old man winter bears down on us and makes us shiver in our boots and crave a nice cup of hot chocolate. Along with cold temperatures, winter brings lower humidity and biting winds that can wreak havoc on our body’s largest organ. Our skin is especially susceptible to cold dry winter weather and can make us miserable and uncomfortable.

Signaling Devices

Winter Safety 101

Winter weather can bring beautiful snow laden landscapes as well as playgrounds for sledding, ice-skating, and skiing. While that is the upside to a winter wonderland, having to go outside and deal with the snow and ice during our everyday lives can lead to some hidden dangers. But with some foresight and precaution we can survive the cold, dark months of winter safely and securely.

Hot And Cold Therapy

Dealing with Winters Aches and Pains

The cold, dark days of winter can stress our bodies and minds much differently than during the rest of the year. The cold weather can constrict muscles and make working or playing outdoors difficult. Whether it’s from shoveling snow or sledding in the backyard we sometimes need to find relief from winter’s aches and pains.

Elderly

Let’s Keep Our Grandparents Safe

As we age we are not as agile or nimble as we used to be when we were teenagers. All it takes is one wrong step or slip and grandma may end up in the hospital. Preventing and avoiding falls (both inside and out) will give everyone a happy holiday season!!

Allergy Relief

How To Get Rid Of Dry Stuffy Nose

Cold winter months are notorious for low humidity and cold dry air and this can wreak havoc with our good friend the nose. We take our noses for granted sometimes. It’s not just something to detect foul odors or to enjoy the scent of a fragrant flower or even just hold up our sunglasses. So find out the solutions to let us breathe easily and avoid a red, sore snout.

Diaper Rash

Adult Diapers and Diaper Rash

The causes of incontinence can be plentiful, but the result can be discomfort, embarrassment, and even pain due to “diaper rash.” So, no matter what solution you choose to treat your diaper rash, the number one treatment method is diligence. Inspect your skin often and thoroughly and never delay dealing with any problems.

Underpads

Protect Your Bed from Incontinence

The scourge of incontinence presents several dilemmas, the least of which is an increase in laundry. The cleaning of soiled linens can monopolize your time and eventually become a costly endeavor. By using underpads or chux, you can save your bed sheets, mattresses, and washing machines a lot of stress. Learn more about underpads and chux at HPFY.

Incontinence Guide

Managing Bariatric Incontinence

The scourge of incontinence knows no bounds. Men and women alike can suffer from this embarrassing disorder. Things become even worse when you are a bariatric patient. Finding what works for you may be a matter of trial and error or even a team effort with your doctor or nurse.

Perineal Skin Care

Cleaning and Protecting Perineal Skin

An important part of any incontinence skin care program is maintaining a clean perineal area. As it turns out, our skin does not like to be perpetually wet or moist but incontinence does just that. Adherence to a program dedicated to helping maintain dry skin can help those suffering from every level of incontinence, whether it’s just a leak to full loss of bladder control.