Top 5 Wound Care Products

Wound care is rather a complex topic especially for the aging population.    Wounds can be caused by diseases that cause skin integrity issues or from accidents resulting in injury.  In our aging population, chronic ulcers are a frequent concern related to diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and limited mobility.   If you are [...]

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Posted by on June 14th, 2013 at 12:12 pm
Posted in Adult Nutrition, Dermal Ulcers, Diabetes, Diabetic Skin Care, Diabetic Supplies, Dressings, Exam Gloves - Latex / Vinyl / Nitrile, Infection Control, Patient Care, Personal Care, Skin Care, Skin Condition, Uncategorized, Wound Care, Wound Cleanser & Debridement

Therapeutic Support Surfaces – From Pressure Pads to Low Air-Loss Mattresses

According to the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses (WOCN) Society, over 1 million people in the US develop pressure ulcers each year.1  One of the most proven methods to prevent and treat pressure ulcers is through the use of a therapeutic support surface. Therapeutic support surfaces can be split into to two main types: 1)      [...]

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Posted by on June 12th, 2013 at 9:30 am
Posted in Low Air Loss Mattresses, Pressure Reduction, Static Mattresses, Therapeutic Mattresses

7 ways to cut your diabetes risk

By Sushma Subramanian / Published June 10, 2013 / Women’s Health Defend yourself against prediabetes and type 2 diabetes by sticking to these lifestyle habits, like lifting weights and getting a good night’s sleep Hit the Weights Upping your lean muscle mass could lower your insulin resistance and drop your odds of developing prediabetes, according [...]

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Posted by on June 11th, 2013 at 3:33 pm
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Ointments, Creams, Lotions, Oh My!

Choosing the right skin care product to treat an infected area can be overwhelming. There are topicals, moisturizers, hydrators, and healers.  What does it all mean? Here is the breakdown to all the madness: A cream is approximately a 50/50 mixture of oil and water A lotion is lighter than a cream and has more [...]

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Posted by on June 10th, 2013 at 7:57 am
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Posted in Allegro News, Creams, Lotions, Ointments, OTC Medications, Skin Condition

Inspired Living: the Patty Kunze Story

*** From: Patty Kunze *** My new life began July 2nd, 2009 as a T3-4 paraplegic at 48 years of age.  My name is Patty Kunze and I have been a Registered Nurse since 1983.  I began my nursing career ironically in the Spinal Cord Injury Unit of the Veterans Administration Medical Center; little did [...]

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Posted by on June 5th, 2013 at 2:56 pm
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Nature | News Gut microbe may fight obesity and diabetes

Bacterium helps to regulate metabolism in mice. Brian Owens 13 May 2013 The gut is home to innumerable different bacteria — a complex ecosystem that has an active role in a variety of bodily functions. In a study published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences1, a team of researchers finds that [...]

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Posted by on May 14th, 2013 at 1:54 pm
Posted in Allegro News, Bariatric, Diabetes

Bathroom Safety for Seniors

The Bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house with the highest injury rate in senior adults age 65 and older.  The majority of bathroom injuries are the result of falls.  Exiting the tub or shower is the most dangerous activity for all age groups since bathroom floors and fixtures are more [...]

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Posted by on May 9th, 2013 at 3:41 pm
Posted in Balance / Core Stability, Bathroom Assists, Daily Living Aids, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Patient Care, Safety Products, Toileting Aids

How To Hire (And When To Fire) A Caregiver

Very informative article on hiring caregivers. By Kristine Kevorkian, Ph.D, Next Avenue Contributor From time to time, when I worked as a social worker in a skilled nursing facility, visiting family members complained to me about certain staff members. Residents too often were worried that if they themselves griped to senior managers, there might be [...]

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Posted by on May 9th, 2013 at 10:29 am
Posted in Allegro News, Bariatric, Bathroom Assists, Beds, Daily Living Aids, General Interest, Hospital Discharge Favorites, Incontinence Products, Mobility Scooters

Hal & Fran’s Story: Life with ALS in Santa Barbara

*** From: Fran F.,  Santa Barbara, CA *** Hi, Craig. I use Allegro Medical regularly. I appreciate your great prices, wonderful inventory, and good customer service.   I would be happy to give you a personal story. I became aware of your site when looking for medical supplies about 4 years ago, after my then [...]

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Posted by on May 6th, 2013 at 5:14 pm
Posted in Customer Stories

Top Ten Foods That Induce Insomnia

Trouble sleeping? Try avoiding these 10 foods to get a good night’s rest! By Lizette Borreli | May 02, 2013 06:35 PM EDT Sleep deprivation in America has become common among 41 million Americans, says the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dietary factors that create chemicals can trigger insomnia. Therefore, it is essential [...]

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Posted by on May 3rd, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Posted in Insomnia, Uncategorized