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Transfer Aids

Safe Patient Handling: What Caregivers Need To Know

Safe patient handling is important not only to the patient but to those who are charged with their care. Keeping the patient safe is paramount to avoid further injury to the patient and the caregiver. Doing things in a dangerous or haphazard manner jeopardizes not only the patient, but the caregiver can also suffer an injury.

Transfer Aids

5 Best Transfer Devices For The Elderly

Transfer devices, or transfer aids, were designed for those who are less mobile due to surgery, a medical condition, or simply because of age. They are very helpful when moving a patient from one location to another, like getting out of a chair and going to bed or the bathtub. Find 5 Best Transfer Device For Elderly.

Evacuation and Floor Recovery

Safely Lift a Fallen Person with Mangar Lifting Cushions

After a fall, safely lifting somebody up from a prone position may become dangerous to both the fallen person and their first aid responder. Falls can lead to fractures and if assistance is not administered properly, further injury can occur to the fallen patient as well as the first responder. Finding the proper equipment and technique can safely lift someone from the floor to a seated position.

Evacuation and Floor Recovery

Using the Standard Evacuation Chair for Emergencies

Emergencies come in all forms: fires, earthquakes, and floods, these are just some of the potential emergency situations when individuals with limited mobility find themselves at a distinct disadvantage.Finding a simple and efficient method of evacuation is important. Enter the Evac Chair 300HStandard Evacuation Chair. Using this mobility aid may at times be your only option for a safe evacuation.

Transfer Aids

Transfer Boards : Your Guide To Using Sliding Boards

Transfer boards or sliding boards are device specially designed to assist people to move from one place to another. They prevent slips or falls while moving.

Evacuation and Floor Recovery

A Guide to Emergency Evacuation Chair

Emergency evacuation chair are special chairs designed to provide safe rescue of persons stuck in an emergency situation but unable to escape unassisted.

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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.

Stroke

How to Spot Signs of a Stroke

Discover the common signs of a stroke and understand why early detection is crucial. Learn how to recognize symptoms and what to do next. 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.

Incontinence Guide

5 Tips for Coping with Incontinence in Cold Weather

Dealing with incontinence can be particularly challenging during the winter season. The cold weather conditions can exacerbate the symptoms. To manage incontinence comfortably during the cold months, here are a few tips that can come in handy. READ MORE.

Stroke

Experiencing Life After a Mini-Stroke: What to Expect

After suffering a stroke, what should you expect? What are the signs of a stroke? What do I need to do? We have some information for you. READ MORE

Health & Wellness

Tips On How To Exfoliate Skin Naturally

Think of your skin as a canvas and exfoliation as a gentle brushstroke that reveals its true beauty. Here is how to exfoliate your skin naturally. READ MORE.

Pregnancy Care Incontinence Guide

Incontinence During Pregnancy: The What, Why, and How

Incontinence and pregnancy are often juxtaposed. That is because pregnancy can sometimes lead to or aggravate urinary incontinence. Here is what incontinence during pregnancy is and how to manage it. READ MORE.

Health & Wellness

11 Warning Signs of Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium is a mineral important for our bodies. If you have ever wondered if your magnesium is low, here are 11 warning signs of magnesium deficiency. READ MORE.

Immune Health

10 Facts About The Respiratory System

Our respiratory system is important and with respiratory viruses everywhere it’s under attack. What is our pulmonary system? What are the parts of the lungs? We have your info. READ MORE

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