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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.

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.

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Ultrasound Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Ultrasound therapy can expedite recovery from injury. What is ultrasound therapy? How exactly does it work and is it right for me? READ MORE

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

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