Archive for the ‘Bedridden’ Category

Best Skin Care Brands

When it comes to intimate skin care products, there are several notable medical supply companies that make it their business to understand your condition and create solutions to improve your quality of life.  At-risk skin caused by incontinence, diabetes, infection, wounds, surgeries, dermal ulcers and other medical conditions can easily lead to much bigger problems [...]

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Posted by on September 21st, 2010 at 3:04 pm
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Posted in Barrier Products, Bedridden, Cleansers, Conditions, Creams, Diabetes, Diabetic Skin Care, Incontinence, Lotions, Ointments, Ostomy Supplies, Skin Care, Skin Condition

Top 10 Daily Living Aids

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it 1685 times . . . “If you, your loved one or your patient is having a hard time doing something for themselves or getting somewhere on their own, we probably have an adaptive product to help.”   Out of the 1600+ products in our Daily Living Aids Category, the ones listed below are [...]

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Posted by on September 2nd, 2010 at 11:46 am
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Posted in Around the House, Arthritis, Back Pain, Bedridden, Daily Living Aids, Gardening, Home Comfort & Safety, Hospital Discharge Favorites, Knee Replacement, Leisure, Oral Care, Outdoor Gear, Personal Care, Stroke, Travel Aids

Mobility Equipment Buyer’s Guide

Diminished mobility, temporary or otherwise, can be a real show stopper when it comes to your independence.  The reality is, you don’t need to miss another minute of your life because of mobility issues.  Just ask any of the millions of wheelchair, mobility scooter, walker and cane users worldwide.  With the large range of mobility products [...]

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Posted by on July 7th, 2010 at 11:58 am
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Posted in 3 Wheel Mobility Scooters, 4 Wheel Mobility Scooters, Arthritis, Back Pain, Bedridden, Canes, Crutches, Foot Pain, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Mobility Scooters, Multiple Sclerosis, Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, Stroke, Travel Aids, Walkers, Walking Assistance, Wheelchairs, Wheelchairs & Scooters

Most Popular Odor Eliminators

Let’s face it.  Humans, even in the best of health, are odor challenged.  Throw in some incontinence or maybe an ostomy, a healing wound, a little flatulence, a bedridden loved one, body odor, a dirty dog, smelly kids, poor hygiene, bad breath, mold and mildew – and what do you have?  You have a whole lot of [...]

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Posted by on June 25th, 2010 at 10:40 am
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Posted in Bed Wetting, Bedpads, Bedridden, Beds, Cleansers, Hygiene, Incontinence, Oral Care, Personal Care, Skin Care

Best Products for Caregivers

Caregivers have one of the hardest, yet most noble jobs in the world.  And when it comes to caregiving aids, Allegro Medical understands that even the simplest ones can have a major impact on the comfort, safety and independence of care giver and patient alike.   In our 13 years in business Allegro has helped hundreds of thousands of [...]

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Posted by on June 14th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
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Posted in Bathroom Assists, Bedridden, Beds, Daily Living Aids, Dressing Aids, Grooming Aids, Hospital Discharge Favorites, Kitchen Aids, Lift Chairs, Mobility Scooters, Patient Care, Stroke

Understanding and Choosing Incontinence Products

If you are caring for someone with incontinence issues, we understand how difficult it can be to know which adult incontinence products to choose for each situation.   This buyers guide, provided by our friends at TENA, can be used by caregivers to understand each type of adult incontinence product and how they work best. Caregivers Guide to Incontinence [...]

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Posted by on April 16th, 2010 at 9:38 am
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Posted in Bed Wetting, Bedridden, Incontinence, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides

Best Products for Back Pain

Back pain relief is tricky.  First there is the business of reducing or eliminating the back pain.  Then there are products to prevent the pain from coming back, and if all else fails there are aids to make daily life less painful for those living with chronic back pain.  Allegro Medical sells thousands of products and remedies designed to relieve, [...]

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Posted by on March 10th, 2010 at 9:44 am
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Posted in Arthritis, Back / Abdominal / Hip, Back Pain, Balance - Core Products, Balance / Core Stability, Bedridden, Exercise / Fitness, Orthopedics / Orthotics, OTC Medications, Pain Management

Buyers Guide for Urinary Incontinence Products

Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as the involuntary release of urine.  It’s way more common than you might think and no matter what your age, it is treatable or can be managed.  The good thing is that it is not a serious health problem, but it can be embarrassing.  UI occurs twice as often in women as [...]

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Posted by on October 1st, 2009 at 5:41 pm
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Posted in Bed Wetting, Bedridden, Incontinence, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Multiple Sclerosis, Urologicals / Catheters

Best Bedridden Products

For yourself or a loved one confined to bed – whether it’s long-term or a short-term or post-surgery recovery – we recommend these products for the highest levels of safety and comfort. Allegro’s Best Products for Bed Confinement   Bedpads and Underpads -Machine washable and dry-able, reusable bedpads offer layers of protection against wetness from incontinence, spills [...]

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Posted by on July 17th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
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Posted in Bedridden, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Patient Care

Caregivers: Let us Help You

Allegro is celebrating ‘Patient Safety Week’, the week of March 9th, with an eye towards safety products for everyone, including patients. Besides making your life easier, many of these simple products will help avoid slip-n-falls, accidents and household injuries or even death. Caregivers, we know that you’re exhausted most of the time and your job [...]

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Posted by on March 9th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
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Posted in Bathroom Assists, Bedridden, Child Safety, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Safety Products