Medical Supplies Blog

Balance Exercises to Help Prevent Falls

ActiveForever — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:46:46 +0000

Did you know that your balance starts to decline at the ripe age of 25, and 1 in 3 people aged 65 years or older fall doing normal daily living activities? When the elderly fall the injuries are usually much more serious (often breaking a hip) and significantly affects their future independence. Despite these grim [...]

What is the Difference Between a Transport Chair and a Wheelchair?

ActiveForever — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:55:16 +0000

When you enter the world of medical supplies you suddenly encounter a new vocabulary, and attempting to match the variety of products available on the market to the correct terminology can be confusing. We are frequently asked if wheelchairs and transport chairs are the same thing. Both are mobility aids and allow people with limited [...]

How to Treat Erectile Dysfunction Without Drugs

ActiveForever — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:21:40 +0000

While not something most men want to discuss, the topic of erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common one and has launched itself into our living rooms with commercials promising Viagra (and other pills) as the ultimate ED treatment. Like any medication, drug treatments for erectile dysfunction have side effects and don’t work at all for [...]

Will the Boomers Generation be the Alzheimer’s Generation? What Boomers Need to Know About Preventing Alzheimer’s

ActiveForever — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:54:13 +0000

Opinions vary on whether Alzheimer’s can be prevented, but the Alzheimer’s Association predicts at least one out of every eight baby boomers will develop the disease within their lifetime. Ironically, many boomers have seen their own aging parents suffer from Alzheimer’s but aren’t clear on the increased risk for themselves. One article I read recounted [...]

Long Distance Caregiving Tips

ActiveForever — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:36:42 +0000

Caring for an aging loved one can be very stressful, but stress multiplies for long distance caregivers attempting to help aging loved ones (often aging parents) living more than 100 miles away. Long distance caregivers must make long trips to visit, may not be able to visit often, and they must ascertain when a situation [...]

Are Baby Boomers More Susceptible to Obesity Health Risks?

ActiveForever — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:18:08 +0000

Baby Boomers are redefining what it means to age, and the boomer generation is predicted to live longer than any previous generation but with age comes increased risk of some specific health issues. By now you’ve heard all about the health risks of being overweight, but seniors already at risk for age-related medical issues may [...]

Caregiver Stress and Burnout – Do You Know the Signs?

ActiveForever — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:38:38 +0000

Being a caregiver for a loved one is stressful, but there is a line between having stress and being overwhelmed by stress and reaching what’s known as “caregiver burnout.” The effects of caregiver stress can spill out into all aspects of your life, and damage may occur before you even know what you’re suffering from. [...]

Balance Cushions Tone Core Muscles While You Sit

ActiveForever — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:47:34 +0000

We’ve all heard the importance of strengthening our core muscles – not just for flatter abs but a stronger core can aid in better balance and fall prevention as we age. Wanting to see if the “toning” claims of balance seat cushions were more hype or reality, I set out to “test drive” two best-selling [...]

Help Prevent Bathroom Falls with Safety First Grab Bars

ActiveForever — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:25:07 +0000

Out of all the rooms in the house, more falls occur in the bathroom than any other (especially for the elderly). Installing grab bars in your bathroom is an affordable and easy way to help prevent bathroom falls. I particularly like the Safety First grab bars because they’re as stylish as they are safe. If [...]

How to Choose the Right EMS Muscle Stimulator

ActiveForever — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:35:14 +0000

There are many different Electronic Muscle Stimulators (EMS) available to purchase, but for this blog I’m going to compare and review two specific products: BodyMed Analog EMS Unit and Drive AGF-6x Digital Electronic Muscle Stimulator. At first glance these two items are the same… but are they? They both can help with increasing blood [...]