Medical Supplies Blog

When stroke symptoms begin to show up immediate treatment is crucial to insure the stroke patient makes the best possible recovery. Especially with elderly stroke victims, a stroke can have serious consequences unless treated immediately.

Often stroke victims ignore early warning signs until it is too late. When the paralysis associated with stroke strikes, it can quickly leave them unable to reach a phone and call for help. Elderly stroke victims who live alone are especially at risk, since it can be hours or even days before they are found.

To help prevent a tragedy, it is important that senior citizen who live alone and those who are at risk for stroke have an emergency notification system in place such as the Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service to notify emergency medical personnel when they need help.

The Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service helps over 500,000 seniors live independently without having to worry about an emergency in their own homes. In the medical alert service industry for over 30 years, Philips Lifeline personnel respond the push of a button worn around the patient’s wrist or neck. Trained associates, who have critical information on the patient, can dispatch an ambulance, a family member, or even a neighbor to help in seconds. Whether it is heart attack, stroke, or fall, the Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service provides fast response to prevent an accident from turning into a tragedy.

For more information on Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service, click here: Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Contact Form

While the Medical Supplies Blog is a great resource for information and reviews on products for a variety of conditions, those who have had a stroke or know someone who has should check out the Stroke Rehab and Recovery Products Blog.

The Stroke Rehab and Recovery Products Blog is a new blog that focuses on products specifically designed for stroke victims. They discuss products for the bathroom, the bedroom, the kitchen, physical therapy, and mobility. Each of the products they feature is designed to either help stroke patients rehabilitate and recover motor functions, lead an independent lifestyle, and prevent future strokes from occuring.

Serving as a resource of information and a forum for discussion, the Stroke Rehab and Recovery Products Blog is open to stroke survivors, loved ones or friends of stroke patients, doctors, therapists, and healthcare providers. Be sure to check it out and leave a comment!

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.