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Fall Prevention in the home has become an important topic to the elderly and senior community. Each year thousands of seniors experience falls at home, many resulting in serious and even life-threatening injuries. Taking the necessary precautions and outfitting your home with the right products is key to preventing falls and insuring yours and your loved ones’ safety.

ActiveForever, an online retailer of medical equipment, home healthcare products, and physical therapy devices, has responded to the demand of physical therapists, consumers, and other healthcare professionals by introducing a new Fall Prevention products category on their website. In this category, the product specialists at ActiveForever have included the best product choices for elderly fall prevention in every room of the house. The new department acts as a Fall Prevention Guide by helping consumers chose the right grab bars, shower chairs, raised toilet seats, and bed rails.

In addition to the new Fall Prevention Category, ActiveForever has published a Fall Prevention Guide that goes beyond product purchasing. It offers tips on how to prevent falls in the home by making simple changes around the house, such as removing clutter from walkways, rearranging furniture, and using non-skid mats in the bathroom.

Be sure to check out ActiveForever’s Fall Prevention products for your home today!

The flu season has been rough this year. It has swept through our office, causing almost everyone to miss work at some point, and keeping the flu from spreading has been nearly impossible.

What many people fail to realize is that the cold, flu, and other illnesses can be spread by germs in the office and home. Taking proper precautions to prevent the spread of germs can help the cold and flu season pass without you, your coworkers, and your family getting sick.

The Zadro Nano UV Wand Disinfection Light Scanner uses the principles of ultraviolet light to help rid surfaces of germs quickly. It kills germs quickly with no side effects, and features a timed switch to help conserve battery life. Use it on counters, mattresses, pillows, and bathroom surfaces. The UV Wand folds for easy storage and is battery operated so it can be taken anywhere.

Sometimes a good, old-fashioned disinfectant cleaner is the best solution to prevent the spread of germs. Agion SilverClene 24 offers hospital-grade cleaning ability in an odorless, colorless, and non-corrosive formula. Agion SilverClene 24 helps rid surfaces of bacteria, germs, and viruses, but also has the ability to help protect you from infectious diseases like MRSA, VRE, and HIV. Besides being ideal for the home or office, this product is found in long-term care facilities, hospitals, gyms, and restaurants.

“Clean air leads to clean living.” I’m pretty sure some wise person said that. In any case, they were right. An effective air purifier can pull germs, bacteria, and allergens out of the air, helping to prevent the spread of illness. The Airfree Onix 3000 Air Purifier is one of the most effective models, destroying 99.9% of mold, mildews, viruses, bacteria, and airborne allergens in a 650 square foor area. It draws the dirty air in, heats it up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, then dispenses the air at a relatively warm temperature. There are no filters to replace so the Airfree Onix 3000 is maintenance free, and the sounds of the fan are hardly noticeable.

Taking the proper precautions to help prevent the spread of germs, such as using the products mentioned above, can prevent you, your coworkers, and your loved ones from getting sick. For more information on these and other products to help prevent the spread of germs, visit: http://www.activeforever.com

People love cats for the companionship they offer and the entertainment their antics provide, but as we get older, taking care of our furry feline friends can become more difficult. Those with arthritis, Parkinsons, ailments due to stroke, lower back pain, back injuries, or knee/hip replacements will find it difficult to bend down and scoop the litter or clean the kitty litter box.

Thankfully two new products have made it possible for people to enjoy having a cat for years to come: the Scoop Free Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box and the CatGenie Self-Flushing, Self-Washing Cat Box. These two automatic kitty litter boxes take away the need to scoop kitty litter and clean the cat litter boxes, but in different ways.

The Cat Genie requires some installation: it draws water from your toilet or washing machine power supply and deposits waste in your toilet bowl or laundry waste water pipe. Rather than using actual cat litter, the CatGenie uses special washable granules that are rinsed with water and the included SaniSolution when used. While the CatGenie is more expensive and requires some installation, it requires much less frequent long-term maintenance and ideal for homes with multiple cats.

The Scoop Free Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box costs much less than the CatGenie and takes a different approach to cleaning. The Scoop Free uses prepacked trays of cat litter that slide under the main unit. Sensors in the automatic litter box detect when your cat has used it, then drag a rake across the granules, pushing waste into a trap at the end, helping to eliminate odors. The Scoop Free refill trays typically last approximately one month for households with one cat, which is much better than standard litter boxes.

Both the Scoop Free Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box and the CatGenie Self-Flushing, Self-Washing Cat Box are great products. Choosing which one will work best for you depends on your situation. For households with more than one cat, we recommend the CatGenie. If you only have one cat, the Scoop Free is a much more cost-effective approach. For more information on both, please visit http://www.activeforever.com.

Whether you or your loved one have had a knee replacement or a hip replacement, or just need some extra help getting on and off the toilet, choosing the correct raised toilet seat can be difficult. A wide range of designs and options are available, and since they are typically non-returnable and not covered by health insurance, the decision can be nerve-wracking.

We have researched and tested a wide range of toilet seats against our years of knowledge in this business, and we have found the RTS4002 Ergonomic Raised Toilet Seat with Arms to be the best choice for practically anyone.

While this model does require that you remove your existing toilet seat, the installation of the RTS 4002 Elevated Toilet Seat is much easier than others of its kind. Simply bolt the included bracket in place where your toilet seat was, then slide and lock the RTS 4002 in place. It’s very simple and requires little effort. By simply lifting the lever in the back you can remove the seat for easy cleaning. Unlike raised toilet seats that simply lock into place without any hardware, this seat provides you with superior stability and safety - you don’t have to be worried about the RTS4002 Raised Toilet Seat’s ability to support your weight when you lean on it!

You may be saying to yourself “Sure, it installs easily, but how comfortable is it?”. With the wide, contoured seat and ergonomically designed handgrips, the RTS 4002 Ergonomic Raised Toilet Seat offers an unmatched level of comfort compared to other elevated toilet seats. The armrests are easily removed if you need a larger seating area. The RTS 4002 Ergonomic Raised Toilet Seat leaves you sitting roughly four inches above your toilet, which is the ideal increase for most consumers.

So when the time comes to purchase a raised toilet seat for you or a loved one, check out the RTS4002 Ergonomic Raised Toilet Seat with Arms. Affordable, easy to use, and sturdy, this elevated toilet seat will give you years of the safety and support you need. For more information on this raised toilet seat, go to: www.ActiveForever.com.

Grandparents and great-grandparents love photos of their grandchildren, but if they are not familiar with computers and have a tough time understanding modern technology, it can be tough to keep up with them. Like most of the population, I have begun using digital cameras as opposed to those that require film for all of my picture-taking since almost everyone I know has an email address and the photos are easy to store. Unfortunately, for those that do not have a computer or internet access to email like my grandmother, I still have to print the digital photos and then mail them. This can get expensive and there is always the possibility of the pictures getting damaged in transit to her. Thankfully I have found an HP product that solves my problem and keeps grandma updated on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: the HP Presto Printing Mailbox.

This product is fantastic - it is the exact solution I was looking for. Here is how it works: one of us (probably yours truly) sets up the printer at Grandma’s home using an existing phone line and standard HP printing cartridges. Once the HP Printing Mailbox is set up, we set up the Presto Service which issues Grandma an email address. The service is only $9.99 per month or $99.99 for the year, and it includes unlimited emails. We simply send the pictures to her new email address and the printer automatically retrieves and prints them for her. She also has the option to receive news through the same service. All we have to do is make sure she has paper, which does not have to be photo-quality paper, and occasionally change the ink cartridge, but the kit comes with both.

Grandma absolutely loves being kept up to date with the family and this finally gives us the opportunity to do so for her. Now we can make sure she constantly has photos of her 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson without the hassle of printing them ourselves or the risk of them getting damaged in the mail. I highly recommend this product for anyone who has elderly relatives or just wants an easy way to keep up the family. To check out more about this product and take advantage of the free shipping offer, click here: HP Printing Mailbox for use with Presto Service

If you’re looking for a rolling shopping cart to make transporting groceries, laundry, and other items easier, the Shop-n-Go Portable Shopping Cart and Dolly from ActiveForever is the ideal choice. Reasonably priced at under $30, the Shop N Go is loaded with features designed to make your life easier:

Lightweight

The Shop-n-Go’s lightweight aluminum frame and durable canvas design keeps its overall weight at only 5 pounds… that’s 12 pounds less than other rolling shopping carts such as the Drive Winnie Wagon. This makes it easier to lift in the trunk of a car or take upstairs.

Durable

The lightweight aluminum frame of the Shop-n-Go Portable Shopping Cart is reinforced for extra durability. The heavy duty, all-weather canvas bag can support over 100 pounds of whatever you can stuff it with and can be used with or without the dolly.

Easy to assemble

The Shop N Go assembles in seconds and requires no tools whatsoever. Simply unfold the dolly and slide the canvas bag over the handle, then velcro it to the aluminum frame. Finally, snap the wheels in place with the integrated clips and you are ready to go!

Jump curbs and climb stairs

Unlike shopping carts that have the standard wheel on each side, the Shop N Go uses a unique system that rotates three wheels on each side. This design allows it to roll up curbs and stairs with ease, eliminating the hassle of the load bouncing around and making going upstairs much easier.

Protect your belongings

Besides the main compartment on the front that closes easily with a draw-string, the Shop N Go features two smaller zippered compartments on the back and an integrated umbrella holder on the side. Unlike the Winnie Wagon and other portable shopping carts which are designed like a wire basket, the Shop N Go’s canvas bag design protects your groceries and belongings from all types of weather.

So, before you consider purchasing a standard wire basket shopping cart, check out the features and benefits of the Shop N Go from ActiveForever. Lightweight, durable, functional, and affordable, this portable shopping cart and dolly is designed to make your life easier.

Far Infrared Heat Therapy is a relatively unheard of technology that is quickly growing popularity. Available in a variety of applications ranging from Far Infrared Home Saunas to Light Therapy handheld devices to Ultra Deep Kneading Foot Massagers with Infrared Heat, infrared heat therapy offers an assortment of health benefits to the user with no side effects.

What is Far Infrared Heat Therapy?

Far Infrared Heat Therapy uses infrared light which is part of the sun’s invisible spectrum of light that has the ability to penetrate human tissue without heating the air around it. This effect can be felt on partly cloudy days: when clouds move out of the way and the sun shines on you, your body immediately feels warmer even though the air around you has not had time to warm up. Far Infrared Heat Therapy products use this characteristic to make infrared heat therapy far more effective and comfortable to use than dry heat therapy and even moist heat therapy. Unlike ultraviolet rays, infrared heat rays are completely harmless and will not harm or burn your skin.

What are the benefits of Far Infrared Heat Therapy?

There are a large number of benefits to using far infrared heat therapy, as explained in this Far Infrared Heat Therapy Article. The traditional use of heat for pain relief from sore muscles and arthritis is more effective when infrared heat is used because of its ability to penetrate human tissue. It also opens up blood vessels to improve cardiovascular health and circulation, helps your body to remove harmful toxins to boost your immune system, and encourages the production of collagen, a building block of human tissue, which helps to speed up the healing process. Removal of toxins and production of collagen also restores the elasticity of your skin, removing fine lines and wrinkles while leaving it looking fresh and healthy. The DPL - Deep Penetrating Light Therapy System sits on top of a table with its enclosed stand, making it perfect for facial treatments.

Far infrared heat therapy products are easy to use and require very little electricity to run. The Far Infrared Home Sauna uses about as much electricity as a hairdryer. Because the Far Infrared Home Sauna uses infrared technology as opposed to traditional heating methods, the user gets to enjoy fresh air at much lower temperatures while still benefitting from its use. The lower temperatures enable the infrared sauna to include an integrated AM/FM CD stereo system and reading light.

Where can I find Far Infrared Heat Therapy Products?

Visit www.ActiveForever.com to check out an assortment of Far Infrared Heat Therapy products at reasonable prices. You can also learn more about Far Infrared Heat Therapy and the technology behind it by viewing the article titled Far Infrared Heat Therapy - The Latest Innovation in Pain Relief, Blood Circulation, and Healing”.