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Are you or a loved one looking to purchase a hospital bed to improve their quality of life? Hospital beds can be a great addition to your home to help individuals with mobility issues gain back some of their lost independence. This blog will look at the many reasons why you should own a hospital bed. …

We all get older. With age, comes more wisdom, but also more situations that can quickly become more dangerous than before. Slips are falls are a common occurrence, especially in the bathroom. The bathroom is filled with hard items and slippery surfaces that can quickly lead to disaster. This blog will look at a variety of tips and several bathroom safety products that can help you increase stability, balance, and regain your independence. …

Do you have swelling in your limbs and extremities that causes you pain? Are you unsure of what the cause is or how to fix it? You may be suffering from lymphedema. This blog will look at the ins and outs of lymphedema and guide you through the basics all the way to the treatments! What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema begins as oedema which is swelling that is caused by the accumulation of fluids. These fluids can be seen and felt. This accumulation occurs when the lymphatic system, a circulatory organ, is not properly balancing proteins and the volume of fluid …

Mobility is an important part of everyday life. From grocery shopping to commuting to work, there are many everyday things that are much easier to accomplish when you are able to be mobile. This blog will help educate you on the many different ways that you can use home health care products to help gain back the mobility that you’ve lost. Rollators What is a Rollator? A rollator, like a walker, has four legs that help keep the user upright. A rollator however, unlike a walker, has four wheels and brakes. These wheels also swivel which allows the user to …

If you’ve ever experienced swelling in your legs or arms, after a quick google search, you may have wondered whether you were suffering from venous edema or lymphedema. Both are very different conditions with different names and treatment methods, but there similar presentation can make for a confused patient. Many people ask the question, are lymphedema and venous edema the same thing and that’s why we thought we’d break down he facts. This will look at the similarities and differences of lymphedema and venous edema to help answer this question! What is Lymphedema? Millions of people have lymphedema. Lymphedema is …

  Are you hosting a holiday party this holiday season for your loved ones? It is important to ensure that your home is safe for family members of all ages, including your aging loved ones. We’ve developed a list of steps that you can take and home health care items that you can purchase to prepare your home for the holidays! Declutter the Area It is important to declutter the area that your family will be travelling through and in. The more items that you have in the space the more chance that there is for someone to bump into …

Are you in the market for a wheelchair? Whether it’s your first wheelchair or your fourth, there is a lot of information to consider before making your purchase. A wheelchair is a long-term investment so it is important that you consider all the options that are available. When you become informed about the options that are out there you can make an educated decision on what type of wheelchair you are going to purchase. Individual Your wheelchair has to be designed to work for you. That’s why it is important to consider an individual’s age, gender, current mobility, as well …

Mobility is a large part of our independence. As we age, we often lose elements of our mobility which can make us feel trapped or limited in our homes and in our everyday lives. There are many different solutions to this problem however. There are many different types of home health care products available at your local Adapt Home Health Care store that can help increase your comfort and mobility in your home and in your everyday life. This blog will discuss some of the many items that you can purchase, or rent, in order to live your life to …