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There are a number of reasons why you may need to purchase a hospital bed for at home use. At-home hospital beds are great for recovering patients who no longer need to stay in an actual hospital and can make life easier for the patient as well as their at home caregivers. ActiveForever has taken on a new line of hospital beds that are designed for convenience and comfort. These adjustable bed frames have 4 positions and can help increase circulation and breathing capacity while still managing to be easy to use and extremely comfortable. These adjustable bed frames come equipped with a hand...
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Do you know how dirty your toothbrush actually is? Toothbrushes are commonly stored in the most unclean room in the house, the bathroom. Any amount of moisture left on a toothbrush can quickly become a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. We certainly can’t forget about the particles thrown around the room every time the toilet is flushed. Using a dirty toothbrush may lead to both common and sever illness. Don’t give up hope though; the Zapi is here to keep sanitize your toothbrush for each use. The Zapi UV Toothbrush Sanitizer is a toothbrush sanitizer that uses a germicidal UV lig...
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Getting in and out of the bath tub can become progressively more difficult and dangerous as we get older. Grab bars are great, but only help so much. Shower chairs get the job done, but they don’t help with a bath. Luckily, Sterling has created a great bath lift to raise and lower the user into a nice relaxing bath. The Sterling 311 Bath Lift is a great solution for anyone having trouble getting into and out of their bath tub. The lift is operated with a simple three-button waterproof hand controller that allows the user to raise or lower themself into or out of the tub. Installation is ...
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Now a part of Covidien, Kendall originally started as a gauze manufacturer in 1940. The Kendall brand now produces a wide variety of medical dressings and devices. World War I brought a high demand for Kendall’s KERLIX rolls, once the war was over, demand for gauze rolls died down and Kendall decided it was time to branch out into other products. Kendall is now a leading provider in wound dressings; you have probably seen or used a KERLIX bandage without even realizing it. KERLIX wound dressings are special because of what goes into them. Each dressing is made of 100% woven gauze which gi...
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As we get older some smaller things in life can turn into ordeals, even something as simple as holding cards during a game can be a hassle. A person should never have to lose their hobbies due to the aging process and these items are meant to help you keep going. Here are a few items designed to make the aging process a little more graceful. All of these products can be found online at www.ActiveForever.com The Handybar A Handybar is a device that hooks into the door of most cars to give you a handle for extra support when exiting a car. In addition to that, the Handybar also has a buil...

bare-feet It’s important to understand the connection between diabetes and foot care. When living with diabetes, you are at an increased risk of having foot problems due to the damaging nature of the disease. Diabetes negatively affects nerve cells and reduces circulation, which severely affects the lower legs and feet. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) notes that 20% of people suffering from diabetes also suffer foot problems. Serious problems can arise from not taking proper care of these issues. Without treatment and thorough preventative care, extremely debilitating symptoms and even amputation can occur. However, if prevention techniques are administered, and proper care is taken, most health problems associated with diabetes can be prevented.

There are many ways to avoid diabetic foot ulcers and issues with the toe regions and many are quite simple. Wearing natural fiber socks and keeping toenails trimmed and filed also helps keep the foot free from debris and other infection-causing materials. Washing the feet thoroughly using mild soaps and warm water, drying the area completely after washing and using lotions to prevent dryness will help prevent most all diabetic foot care related issues.

The Dr. Joseph’s Diabetic Foot Care Kit from Active Forever is a professionally accredited and highly popular product for diabetic foot care. Providing an ergonomically designed, long-reach handle and adapter tip head for multiple uses; the kit includes 2 sponges for general cleansing and medication/lotion application, a soft-bristle brush for cleaning the heel and toe areas and even comes with an adjustable mirror to help make inspection of the foot area easier. This item is truly a benefit for anyone suffering with diabetes.

The key to preventing diabetic foot ulcers and infection, the main reason for amputation, is repetitive and thorough inspection and care. Daily inspection of the general area is very necessary to maintaining proper foot health, proper foot hygiene and sensory tests to determine the extent of nerve damage are also paramount to preventing future issues. As diabetes can severely affect the nerve endings in the feet, washing the feet thoroughly and checking for cracked skin, redness or blisters becomes even more important because the neuropathy (nerve damage) makes it difficult to feel the pain usually associated with these ailments. These helpful and thoughtfully designed products and care kits like the Dr. Joseph’s Diabetic Foot Care Kits are available to help inspect the foot and care for these ailments, making it easier to maintain a healthy and fruitful lifestyle with diabetes.

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