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If you have ever suffered from dry eyes, you know how irritating and painful the condition can be. Whether your case of dry eyes is mild or severe, TranquilEyes can help! TranquilEyes goggles use moist heat to soothe eyes and relieve them of itchiness and fatigue. Simply soak the included moisture pads in hot water, place them in the eye covers, and wear the TranquilEyes goggles for at least 20 minutes (45 for severe dry eyes). TranquilEyes is ideal for anyone who deals with dry eyes due to normal aging, use of contact lenses, LASIK surgery, extended computer use, medical conditions, or sim...
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Did you know December and January are when gyms sell the most gym memberships? The most popular New Year resolutions are weight loss and to get in shape, and many of us (I know I have tried this) assume that buying the gym membership will be enough motivation. Sometimes it even works, but rarely for very long. Instead, here are some easy ways to get motivated to lose weight (and then stay motivated once you’ve started!): Be nice to yourself. One of the hardest parts is admitting and then deciding to lose weight so congratulate yourself for doing that! The negative records that play in ...
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With the holiday season gearing up into full swing, most of us are more concerned about how big of a turkey (and then tree) to get than we are about our flexible spending account through work. Financial experts will tell you that is a big mistake – if you have a medical flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer and you don’t use that money by the end of the year then you’ll lose it. That’s right – use it or lose it. This is also the time of year for open enrollment for employee benefits, so if you haven’t been taking advantage of your ability to save through a FSA...
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Anyone suffering from incontinence problems knows that it is hard to lead a normal, day-to-day without feeling anxious.  Individuals with incontinence issues have fears about leaking onto furniture or having their portable urinals leak while traveling.  Fortunately, products have been designed to help combat fears and allow these incontinent individuals to feel confident, regardless of where they are. The Ursec Spill Proof Urinal is designed with an innovative anti-reflux system that is spill-proof and features stain-resistant plastic.  This large, clear urinal is available in either mal...
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Have you ever suffered from back pain, whether it’s just occasional or chronic, but do not have the money to drop on a massage or a chiropractor visit? Stretching your back is the easiest way to relieve tense muscles in the entire back area but unless you’ve been directed on how to do it exactly, stretching on your can be more harmful than helpful. There are products out on the market that cater to these needs specifically; these back stretchers are endorsed by personal trainers, physicians and even massage therapists so stop worrying about expensive medical bills with the investment of a ...

Mobility devices such as power chairs and scooters help people with mobility issues lead active lifestyles, but in order to fully take advantage of your mobility device you need to have a way to transport it. With numerous power chair and scooter lifts available on the market, how do you know which is the best mobility lift to transport your powered wheelchair or medical scooter?

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Mobility aids are devices which increase independent mobility for the elderly and anyone with limited mobility; with lift chairs the user has the luxury of being lifted by the chair at the mere touch of a button. If you’re constantly on the go then sitting in a chair all day in front of the tv may sound like a luxury but if you’re restricted to the chair because of mobility issues it can feel like a prison. For those people a wide variety of lift chairs are available, from the basic to luxury lift chairs which include heat, massage, and more.

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If you’ve ever had to walk with crutches you know the upper body strength required to use these walking aids; when first using crutches many people get fatigued quickly because they’re using muscles which aren’t often taxed. For people who don’t have a lot of upper body strength knee or balance issues walkers are a great alternative to crutches or other rolling walkers.

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Aquatic therapy isn’t a recent therapy having been used by Roman soldiers more than 2,000 years ago, but pool therapy jumped in popularity when celebrity Christopher Reeve did much of his rehab in water; it was actually in a therapy pool that Reeve was able to make some of his only limb movements. Water therapy helps people with mobility issues and injuries regain their strength and movement via water buoyancy and resistance. Just entering the therapy pool can be a challenge so there are pool handicap access solutions such as the AquaTrek product line to provide dignity and assistance for disabled and others with limited mobility issues.

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Mobility is a key to independent living for people of all ages. Many think of mobility aids for elderly, but mobility aids are key daily living aids for people of all ages. Many don’t realize the wide variety of aids for walking which exist: wheelchairs, rollators, walkers, and more. One of the most frequently asked questions is “What is the difference between a rollator and a walker?”

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This past September, the Department of Justice made changes to the ADA standards, specifically to policies regarding pools and hot tubs. This new change affects not only caregiver facilities, but private residences constructed by state and local governments, housing at places of education (Universities, etc.), and places of lodging, such as hotels and motels. Essentially the new changes mandate that nearly all pools have means of entry for wheelchair users.

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