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Pill Crusher or Splitter

5 FAQs About Pill Splitting: Your Complete Guide

Taikhum Sadiq Jul 26, 2016

Pills were introduced earlier in the 20th century instead of tablets and capsules. They are smaller, compact, and contain specific doses of drugs. They are easier to carry around and consume. Pills are widely used around the world today.

Reachers or Reaching Aids

Extending your Reach

Taikhum Sadiq Jul 26, 2016

There are millions of people around the world who suffer from the unfortunate situation of being on bed rest for at least some period of their life. Bed ridden patients often are recommended to avoid moving their body excessively as it can aggravate the condition that put them in bed in the first place. But one always yearns to be independent even when there are confined to a bed.

Leg Lifters

Lifting the Leg

Taikhum Sadiq Jul 26, 2016

Strangely enough, a leg lifter is the commonest of technologies one can use in their daily life. It isn’t operated by electricity; it doesn’t require an extensive instruction manual and works fine with all ages. But what exactly are leg-lifters? Well, in layman’s terms, a leg lifter is used to lift a patient’s leg into bed or onto another sleeping or sitting area.

Low Vision Aids

Helping Your Vision

Kevin Cleary Jul 21, 2016

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.

Cold Therapy and Cold Packs

Fighting A Hot Summer

Ayush Henry Jul 19, 2016

This summer, the temperature is shooting dangerously to triple digit in many parts of USA. By early June, many regions have already experienced the hike in high temperatures, though for the short period. It usually occurs when the high pressure in the upper atmosphere of the southern plains shifts towards northern areas, expanding heat across much of the nation.

Oxygen Concentrators

Oxygen and Travel - Using Oxygen Concentrator While Traveling

Taikhum Sadiq Jul 14, 2016

Oxygen concentrators are generally used for oxygen supply in healthcare services, especially in areas where liquid or pressurized oxygen is either too dangerous or not feasible, such as at your home or in portable clinics.

Oxygen Conserving Devices & Regulators

Types of Oxygen Regulators: Understanding and Ensuring Safe Usage

Taikhum Sadiq Jul 14, 2016

Oxygen regulators are devices that enable a person to adjust the liter flow of oxygen from 1-25 liters per minute depending on the amount the doctor has prescribed for the device you are using. Regulators for children are specialized o regulate between 1 -32 litres and comes in small doses.

Hearing and Listening Aids

Telephony for the Hearing Impaired

Kevin Cleary Jul 14, 2016

As the old commercial states “reach out and touch someone,” but as we age phoning a friend or family member can become a little more difficult. Hearing loss can make everyday conversations, watching TV, or simply calling a grandchild a very frustrating endeavor. Depending on your level of loss, there are plenty of technology aids to help you communicate with your loved ones.

Organic Food Products

Food For Healthy Eyes

Ayush Henry Jul 11, 2016

Keeping the eyes healthy is as important as keeping skin, muscles and bones healthy. Though overall healthy and active lifestyle is the key to bright eyes, add these healthy foods to diet to prevent them from macular degeneration, vision loss, dry eyes, cataracts, and problems with night vision.

Walkers Rollators

Accessorize Your Walker or Rollator

Kevin Cleary Jul 09, 2016

To properly use a walker or rollator you must always use two hands securely. It’s a lot like driving your car; the best way to do it is with two hands. As you can imagine this makes carrying any belongings problematic at best. How do you take your favorite magazine or maybe an umbrella?