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 [...]

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 [...]

Do you think YOU will need long-term care when you get older? By Lauran Neergaard and Jennifer Agiesta, Associated Press | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — We’re in denial: Americans underestimate their chances of needing long-term care as they get older — and are taking few steps to get ready. A new poll examined how [...]

Are you spending more time helping your aging family members?   If your elderly parents, spouse, or loved ones are approaching their seventies and are living ‘independently’ in their home, you may notice significantly more time and energy is need to assist them with general tasks.   You aren’t quite a ‘caregiver’ for them, but you worry more [...]

As adults age, once simple tasks like sitting, standing, and walking can become more challenging, leading to a reduction in physical activity.  Older adults should participate in safe and effective moderate physical activities to achieve an improved quality of life.   Sadly, one-third of adults over the age of 50 lack physical activity in their daily [...]

Urinary incontinence is a common, yet treatable, condition that affects more than 25 million men and women in the United States. People suffering from incontinence don’t have control over the bladder, which can result in embarrassing wetting accidents. Many people rely on incontinence products, such as adult diapers, to help manage their bladder control problems, which [...]

Aids to Daily Living (ADLs) or Daily Living Aids are assistive products and gadgets that promote a more independent lifestyle for those with physical limitations.   Many ADLs are adaptive in nature, allowing the user to do something they might not have been able to otherwise, such as stand up from a chair, work the TV remote, cook a meal, open a jar, [...]

Being confined to bed can be tough on both the patient and the caregiver.  The good news is that there are bedridden aids that make daily care much easier on everyone. Whether it’s a long-term illness,  short-term bed rest or post-surgery recovery – we recommend these essential products for the highest levels of safety and comfort. Best Products for [...]

Face it, we live in a world of disposables.  And I say ‘hooray’ for those use-and-toss wipes that help us stay healthy, clean and sanitary.  Anything  pre-treated or pre-moistened with protection, moisture, anti-bacterials, that gets the job done fast is worth its weight in gold. While I’m at it, I’ll add a hearty ‘well-done’ to the makers of biodegradeable and flushable wipes.  If you [...]

We love adding new products to the AllegroMedical.com site.  So much so that we add them every day.  And because it is the holiday season, we’ve added some fun products related to lifestyle, grooming and relaxation – all in the name of good health, independence and well-being.  Happy shopping! NEW at Allegro Medical   Breeza Warm [...]