The population of older adults living independently is growing, making home safety an increasingly important public health issue. One-third of adults over the age of 65 will fall once a year, making falls the the most common accident across the elderly population by far. Thirty to fifty percent of falls result in a minor injury, [...]
Shop Mattresses Just as our bodies change as we get older, so do our sleeping patterns. According to the National Sleep Foundation, as people age it is harder for them to fall and stay asleep due to changes in their sleep patterns and circadian rhythms. Not to mention, seniors are at a higher [...]
Keep your senior safe with the following assistive devices. Older adults are at a much higher risk of sustaining an at-home injury than younger adults, and unfortunately, up to 11 percent of these accidents occur in the bedroom or an adjacent area. For most people, a bedroom is a place of relaxation, but for seniors, [...]
Chucks are great - they protect the bed, they protect the user... until they don't. And with chucks, that happens far too often; those bed pads just won't stay in place! If you're having this problem, you are likely using a thin pad without a design to keep it in place, such as flaps or [...]
You know you need overnight, or full day, protection for yourself or your loved one. You know it needs to be wearable, high absorbency, and comfortable. If this is you, you're probably looking to buy an adult diaper or an adult pull-up. But which one do you need? How do you decide? And even [...]
For certain eligible medical expenses, customers can often apply for insurance reimbursement after they have made their approved purchases. This article simplifies the medical expense reimbursement process by letting you know what you can expect. […]
Bedside commodes, known by a host of other names including commode chair, toilet chair or portable commode, are an important bedroom addition for many patients. However, the bedroom is not the only place these helpful medical equipment products come in handy. But before we delve into its many uses, let's start with the basic definition [...]
One of the most common ways of choosing body wipes and washcloths for adults - or any online purchase, really - is to look at reviews of previous buyers. By looking at how many reviewers there are, what rating they give, and the insights they give to the product, online customers can protect themselves from [...]
Although most standard medical walkers are extremely lightweight compared to most mobility products, there are many reasons why a customer might require an ultra lightweight walker. Shop Lightweight Walkers Medical walkers are often used together with other mobility products such as a mobility scooter or electric wheelchair. For example, a customer who can [...]
Shopping online comes naturally to many (especially those from younger generations) - and is learned easily by others. This is especially true when you shop on sites that really invested into building a user-friendly site that is simple and easy to navigate, such as our very own medical supply store. However, when it comes to shopping for [...]
