How To Choose and Use Disposable Medical Gloves [Buying Guide]
Are you putting yourself, your client or your loved one at risk by not wearing the correct type of professional gloves or perhaps even no gloves at all?
Are you putting yourself, your client or your loved one at risk by not wearing the correct type of professional gloves or perhaps even no gloves at all?
Gait belts are great tools for both the caregiver and the patient in providing stability and a reduction of fall risk for those with mobility issues. We review the best of the looped gait belts to help you make the best purchasing decision for your loved one.
As we saw in part I and part II of our look at bathroom bathing design, the smallest room in your home could pose the biggest risk to you and your loved ones. Let’s complete our look at design considerations in Bathroom Bathing Design: 10 Things to Consider-Part III. #7 – Storage Space for Products … Read more
As we saw in part I of our look at bathroom bathing design, the smallest room in your home could pose the biggest risk to you and your loved ones. Let’s continue our look at design considerations in Bathroom Bathing Design: 10 Things to Consider-Part II. #3 – Wall Tile Selection Here is one area … Read more
he smallest room in your home could pose the biggest risk to you and your loved ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) over 235,000 people over 15 years of age are seen in hospital emergency rooms as a result of injuries sustained in the bathroom with 14% of them being hospitalized. (1) … Read more
How do I learn proper gait belt use? A gait belt can be an excellent caregiver tool to help a patient rise, sit and ambulate with assistance if they are not steady enough to do these tasks themselves. The first thing a caregiver must do is assess the condition of the patient and determine if … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] April is National Volunteer Month Volunteerism is the cornerstone of our country. So many companies and operations could not function without its share of volunteers. These volunteers may be the lifeblood of your business or the face they see when receiving service from your organization. Whether you use a small or large amount of … Read more
November is National Family Caregivers Month Are you one of the 43 million unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one at home? If not, you probably know someone in your family who is caring for another loved one, neighbor or family friend. Caregiving is one of the highest demand jobs yet those who provide … Read more
September is Healthy Aging Month! September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to examine how well we are promoting health in our mind, body and soul. How well have you been treating yourself in the past and how would you like to improve your health going forward? You’re never too old to create or re-create … Read more
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) where we observe and highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages.