Page 6 - For Seniors

June is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, with a calendar of activities designed to raise awareness about the risk of a condition that affects more than 47 million people worldwide. If you have friends or loved ones who suffer from Alzheimer’s, you likely know the danger. It can cripple a person’s ability to function and enjoy life, and it can place a tremendous amount of stress - financial and emotional - on the individual’s supporters and loved ones.

When it comes to homecare and healthcare beds, there’s one name that stands above the rest in terms of quality - Hill-Rom. If you’re a healthcare provider, you’re likely familiar with the Hill-Rom name. They’re one of the largest and most respected providers of healthcare products and services.

When you’re caring for a patient, whether it’s in your home or in a professional facility, the bed that you use can make a huge difference in the patient’s comfort and in your ability to care for them. At Med Mart, we offer four different types of beds that you’ll want to consider for your use. Let’s take a look at the features of each and whether they might be right for you.

Do you have hip replacement surgery scheduled in the near future? If so, there’s no time like the present to start planning your recovery. In the long term, your new hip will likely give you added mobility and may help you become much more active.

When you’re looking for a powered mobility vehicle, you’ll usually face two options: a power wheelchair or a scooter. Both powered wheelchairs and scooters can provide you with comfortable transportation, but what exactly are the differences between the two? Let’s take a look at what power wheelchairs and scooters offer, and which option may be right for you.

Would a hospital bed make caring for you or a loved one easier in your home? There are some injuries and conditions when a hospital bed can make a significant difference in comfort and quality of care.

Did you know that many insurance companies will cover the cost of renting a hospital bed when a medical condition warrants it? Here’s what you need to know about hospital bed rentals and health insurance.

Getting up and down from your sofa or chair may not be as effortless as it used to be if you’re aging. If you’re aged between 45 to 65 years, then you probably spend an average of 10 hours each day either sitting or lying down. This leads to high levels of inactivity, which can really harm your health.

Many elderly people prefer to live independently, rather than receiving care assistance. Unfortunately, there are a number of unexpected dangers in independent living for the elderly. Some of these dangers can be solved with the addition of home medical equipment while others may indicate that it might be time to bring in home care assistance or to move your loved one to a care facility.

Do you find that you’re often on the go, but that your wheelchair can’t quite keep up with you? Whether you’re getting on a bus or into a car, it’s important that your wheelchair is easy to transport.

Bed sores can become a problem anytime that a person is confined to a bed (or sometimes a wheelchair) for an extended period of time. Also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, bed sores are painful and difficult to treat. These tips on reducing and preventing bed sores can make a big difference in your patient’s life and comfort.