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Patient Safety

Top 5 Causes of Dizziness: Why Am I Dizzy & What to Do

Being lightheaded or dizzy is relatively common. Why am I so dizzy? What are the top causes of being dizzy? What should I do if I’m dizzy? READ MORE

Patient Safety

Best Bed Alarm For Elderly - How To Choose + Product Recommendations

Bed alarms are useful tools that can alert family members or caregivers if a loved one falls or has an accident in bed. Let's see how to choose the best bed alarm for older adults to help keep your loved ones safe and give you peace of mind. READ MORE.

Diabetes Foot Care Diabetes Management

6 Tips On How To Heal Diabetic Wounds At Home

If you or someone you know has diabetes, dealing with foot issues like diabetic wounds and ulcers may be a concern. Here are 6 effective tips for treating diabetic wounds at home.

Enteral Feeding Tubes

A Guide to Bolus Feeding

Bolus feeding might be your best option for nutritional intake. What is bolus feeding? Is it right for me? We have the information you need. READ MORE

Patient Safety

7 Products for Fall Prevention in Hospitals

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports a substantial number of hospitals falls each year, emphasizing the urgency to address this issue. But what are fall prevention products, and how can you find the right ones? READ MORE.

Mattress Accessories

7 Best Mattress Pads

A good-quality mattress pad is a thin layer of fabric that is placed on the mattress under a fitted sheet. Find 7 best mattress pads at HPFY. READ MORE.

IV Supplies

Your Checklist for Home Infusion Therapy

Infusion therapy may sound or seem intimidating, but once you understand the process, it becomes a part of your daily routine. Conversely, keeping up with a regular stock of IV supplies is a more challenging task—unless you have read this article. READ MORE.

Enteral Feeding Tubes

Home Enteral Nutrition: What Is It & How Does It Help You

Home enteral nutrition is also known as tube feeding within the comfort of your own home. It helps provide nutrition to a person who is unable to eat or drink in a conventional way. READ More.

Best Patient Care Supplies

Properly Cleaning Medical Equipment - A How To Guide

Properly cleaning medical equipment requires following specific procedures. Here are 12 general tips to disinfect the equipment. READ MORE.

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Balance And Stability

Improve Balance & Stability with 6 Easy Exercises

Aging can diminish our balance and stability. Are there balance exercises that can improve balance and stability? Are they easy for the elderly? READ MORE

Weight Management Nutrition

Tracking Calories: Keeping Tabs on Caloric Intake

Tracking your calories can help with weight loss and a healthy diet. How do I properly track my calories? What’s the best way to track calories? READ MORE

Mental Well Being

Mental & Behavioral Symptoms Caused by UTIs in the Elderly

Urinary tract infections can cause psychological symptoms. How do UTIs affect the elderly? Are there symptoms to look out for? READ MORE

Health & Wellness

Your Best Diet Options for Stomach Ulcers

Diet can be vitally important for those with stomach ulcers. What foods should I avoid? Are there foods to help me deal with my stomach ulcer? READ MORE

Vitamin Supplements

Nutritional Supplement Drinks: Pros and Cons for Older Adults

Aging brings with it changes in nutritional needs. Should I supplement my diet with nutritional drinks/shakes? Do they work and are they safe? READ MORE

Infections and Allergies

Your Guide to Sterilization and Infection Control Products

Controlling infection during medical procedures is critical. What is the proper technique for sterilization? How do I disinfect medical devices or surgical instruments with? READ MORE

Diabetes Management

7 Items You Must Have for Safe Blood Sugar Management

Dealing with diabetes on a daily basis is challenging. How do I keep my blood sugar balanced? What do I need with me every day? How do I protect my loved one? READ MORE

Allergy Relief

Human Metapneumovirus: A Diagnosis and Treatment

This time of year, respiratory viruses can become commonplace. Human Metapneumovirus or HMPV can cause respiratory disease. What is HMPV? Who is at risk and what are the treatments? READ MORE

Feminine Hygiene

10 Home Remedies for Vaginal Yeast Infections

Vaginal yeast infections can be common in women. It’s not a serious form of infection but can be cured/prevented with home remedies. How do I get rid of vaginal yeast infections? What are home remedies for vaginal infections? We have some information for you. READ MORE

Post Mastectomy Bras

Choosing the Best Front Closure Bras for Seniors

We lose flexibility as we age and seniors can have issues dressing. Front closure bras for seniors may be an option. What makes front closure bras the best for seniors? Are front fasting bras for me? We have some info for you. READ MORE

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