First, check the fit of your barrier. The size and shape of your stoma can change with weight gain or loss, or the development of a parastomal hernia (a bulging around the stoma). If the skin is red but not moist, consider stoma powder and use a barrier film...
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.
For those living with an ostomy, the seemingly unlimited number of ostomy wafers available can make your head spin. It certainly doesn’t seem like trial and error would be a sane option. So how do you know which ostomy wafer might be right for you? Let’s take...
Confused with the gift ideas to offer a teen aged boy or girl? Young adults usually have some specific taste. Prefer knowing their hobbies for better gift. But if this is not possible then here are some ideas that can help you find one right gift.
Rollators are designed for broader spaces and not for narrow areas. There are many different options available when choosing a walker or rollator. Features such as seat and handle adjustments, hand brakes, foldable, and indoor/outdoor choices make the rollator...
HPFY carries a large collection of washable underpads that protect the mattress from urine. Some of our best washable bed pads for incontinence are listed in this article. Read more to know what these underpads are.
Some may think that being confined to a wheelchair to get around means not being able to take all our conveniences with us. Whether it may be our cell phone or shading us from the sun, there are plenty of ways to accessorize our mode of conveyance (fancy way...
Finding the best bed rails for seniors will improve their independence and peace of mind. Health Products For You is here to help! Place your order with us today and live a life of dignity, good health, and wellness.
Both ileostomy and colostomy are bowel diversion surgeries in which a doctor creates an opening in the abdominal skin to allow waste products to leave the body, bypassing the damaged area of the intestine. Both of these procedures are forms of ostomy surgery...
Adjusting to life after an ostomy surgery may seem daunting and nerve-racking. Maintaining a healthy stoma is crucial to avoiding potentially serious health issues down the road. Whether it’s an ileostomy or colostomy, the focal point of your hygiene and...
Ostomy belts are support devices developed to provide support to an ostomy system. These are worn around the body area where the stoma is located and made to fit securely over the stoma. The belt is comfortably snug but not too tight thus allowing free outflow...
TENS and EMS units are muscle stimulation machines that help relieve muscle pain. Although TENS and EMS machines are often clubbed together and operate on the same principle, they differ in purpose. EMS units deliver impulses that contract the muscles, whereas...
Mobility aids that help regain independence are a boon to those with mobility concerns. Check out top seven features to to look for when buying a rollator.
Many people rely on a supply of ostomy related products to maintain their daily and long-term health. So, what would happen if their supply were to be interrupted? In case of a crisis, such as COVID-19and Health Products for You can help.
Absolutely! While pouching systems can get wet, there are many products available for “waterproofing” your system. Try barrier strips or occlusive/ transparent dressings placed around the edges. Try the Ostomy Secrets website for swimwear (for both men and...
Ostomy supplies for children are designed to best fit young ones. Major pediatric ostomy supplies include Hollister Pouchkins and ConvaTec Little Ones . These ostomy supplies are smaller in size and designed for newborns, infants and young children. Material...
Pads for men offer manifold benefits. Besides being extremely effective in managing incontinence, men's pads offer easier removal. Instead of replacing the underwear with a pull-up brief or an adult diaper, all one needs to do is replace the pad by lifting it...
Christine Kijeck a colorectal surgical nurse at Danbury Hospital shared her experiences of dealing with colorectal surgery with the Ostomy Support Group started by HPFY.
