Medical Supplies Blog

Pediatric Gait Trainers

ActiveForever — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:31:19 +0000

While gait trainers can look similar to walkers, pediatric gait trainers provide more specialized support for kids who don’t have the functional skills to walk or the posture control to walk with a walker. Gait trainers come in all shapes, designs, and sizes, but in this blog we’re focusing on gait trainers for kids. There [...]

TranquilEyes on “The Doctors” TV Show

ActiveForever — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:42:22 +0000

If you have ever suffered from dry eyes, you know how irritating and painful the condition can be. Whether your case of dry eyes is mild or severe, TranquilEyes can help! TranquilEyes goggles use moist heat to soothe eyes and relieve them of itchiness and fatigue. Simply soak the included moisture pads in hot water, [...]

Easy Ways to Get Motivated to Lose Weight

ActiveForever — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:48:04 +0000

Did you know December and January are when gyms sell the most gym memberships? The most popular New Year resolutions are weight loss and to get in shape, and many of us (I know I have tried this) assume that buying the gym membership will be enough motivation. Sometimes it even works, but rarely for [...]

Use It or Lose It – Ways to Use FSA Money

ActiveForever — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:31:27 +0000

With the holiday season gearing up into full swing, most of us are more concerned about how big of a turkey (and then tree) to get than we are about our flexible spending account through work. Financial experts will tell you that is a big mistake – if you have a medical flexible spending account [...]

Dignity with Incontinence

ActiveForever — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:03:58 +0000

Anyone suffering from incontinence problems knows that it is hard to lead a normal, day-to-day without feeling anxious. Individuals with incontinence issues have fears about leaking onto furniture or having their portable urinals leak while traveling. Fortunately, products have been designed to help combat fears and allow these incontinent individuals to feel confident, regardless of [...]

Stretch Out Back Pain

ActiveForever — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:51:38 +0000

Have you ever suffered from back pain, whether it’s just occasional or chronic, but do not have the money to drop on a massage or a chiropractor visit? Stretching your back is the easiest way to relieve tense muscles in the entire back area but unless you’ve been directed on how to do it exactly, [...]

Best Foot Massagers – A Relaxing End to Foot Pain

ActiveForever — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:53:19 +0000

Do you secretly love going to a nail salon for a pedicure for the sheer massage that accompanies it? Do you wish you could get a decent foot massage at home without having to beg your significant other? Now you don’t have to wait on anyone or even pay out money each time you want [...]

Advantages of the Invacare Rio Bath Lift

ActiveForever — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:32:58 +0000

As we age our risk of falling while doing everyday tasks increase and more falls occur in the bathroom than any other, but affordable bath safety products (i.e. grab bars, bath lifts, raised toilet seats, etc.) can help prevent falls and spare you the cost of an entire bathroom renovation. Bath lifts in particular continue [...]

More Must Haves for Back to School – Mom Reviews Best Alarm Clocks and More

ActiveForever — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:48:42 +0000

Continuing on from my last blog of “kid tested, mother approved” must have back to school supplies, here are more of my favorite back to school items your kids will deem cool enough to use (and maybe even like – gasp!) that also have health benefits that aren’t so obvious your kids will reject them [...]

Must Haves for Back to School – Best Backpack, Ergonomic Mouse, and More

ActiveForever — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:05:54 +0000

School supplies have certainly changed a lot since I was going to school – today’s version of a notebook is a miniature computer instead of the Big Chief tablets I associated with so we’ve put together a list of back to school must haves kids will deem cool and parents will appreciate for their “secretive” [...]