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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 ...

It is rare to find the same product in both professional athletic facilities and senior care homes, but the NitroFit whole body vibration machines are doing just that all over the country because of the extensive benefits NitroFit provides to everyone from professional athletes to the elderly.

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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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For the majority of people, home is where you feel the most comfortable and as we age we want to be able to live in our own home for as long as possible; thankfully there are numerous independent living resources and daily living aids which make it possible for seniors to continue independent living. But like anything with a vast number of options or choices, how do you know which are the best independent living aids for you or your senior loved one? Here are some of the most popular independent living aids on the market, and in introducing you to these daily living aids we hope to help ensure you’re an informed consumer.

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Toileting Aids for Bathroom Safety
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Millions of Americans suffer daily from limited balance and mobility issues. These issues can vary in severity and scale, but nowhere else in the house are the effects of these limitations realized than the bathroom. From neurological disorders to injury rehabilitation, having some extra support around the commode can do wonders for recovery and bathroom safety, and with the right tools and tricks you will see it is easy to help make your toilet time pain free.

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The NaturalPoint SmartNav 4 Hands Free Mouse is a totally hands free assistive technology device designed for people with ALS, spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, quadriplegia, and other physically limiting conditions. At a fraction of the cost of other alternative assistive devices, the hands free mouse is the perfect solution to using the computer which used to be impossible. SmartNav 4 Hands Free Mouse

The NaturalPoint SmartNav 4 Hands Free Mouse comes with an infrared (IR) camera to be mounted on your computer to track your head movements. Read more

The ability to be mobile and move around freely is an important to everyone. Losing some of your mobility doesn’t mean that you can no longer be independent and have to change your lifestyle. The Nova Zoom Rolling Walker gives a user a little more support for making walking easier yet keeps walking natural so the user can keep their active independent lifestyle they have always had. Nova Zoom Rolling Walker

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