Medical Supplies | Home Medical Equipment | Discount Medical Supply Store » Patient Care http://www.allegromedical.com/blog AllegroMedical.com Medical Supplies Buyers' Guides Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:04:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Prevent Slips ‘n Falls at Home http://www.allegromedical.com/blog/slip-and-fall-accident-prevention-and-products-to-prevent-slip-n-falls-at-home-1283.html http://www.allegromedical.com/blog/slip-and-fall-accident-prevention-and-products-to-prevent-slip-n-falls-at-home-1283.html#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:45:16 +0000 Valerie Paxton http://www.allegromedical.com/blog/?p=1283 The 2010 Winter Olympics start on February 12th and we are sure to see plenty of spills and thrills.  And though slips and falls are commonplace in the arena or on the slopes, they shouldn’t happen at home.  

It surprised me to learn that more than 1 million people in the U.S. experience a significant slip, trip or fall each year.  And an average of 17,000 of them die because of it. 

According to the National Safety Council, 70% of slips and falls occur on level ground, by everyday people like you and me.

The risks of falling increase as we age.  Annually, about 30% of those age 65 and older fall at least once, and 15% fall twice.  Many falls result in broken bones or death.  Of course there are risk groups among children as well.  Infants are more likely to fall from furniture, while toddlers are more likely to fall from windows. 

The good news is that most falls are preventable.   What are you doing to prevent falls in and around your home?

Slip and Fall Prevention Products

Standers and Standing Aids

 

Walkers

 

Rollators

 

Mobility Scooters for Indoors and Outdoors

 

 

Canes

 

Grab Bars

 

Bed Rails

 

Toilet Safety Frames

 

Raised Toilet Seats

 

Shower Chairs

 

Bone Health

 

Balance and Core Strength

 

Ramps

 

Bed Alarms

 

Baby Gates and Railnets

 

Children’s Bed Rails 

 

 Nightlights

 

Don’t let slips and falls happen to your or your loved ones!  Take stock and put together your Fall Prevention Plan today.

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Allegro’s broad range of antimicrobial germ killers lets you order the same products used in hospitals and other health care facilities – for use in your own home, vehicle, office, school or social gathering places.  We suggest you order these hospital grade disinfectants and sanitizers today, as demand is expected to be high.

Why stock up on antimicrobials?  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the H1N1 virus is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through the coughing or sneezing of infected people.  Droplets from a cough or sneeze move through the air and can transmit the flu to people close by.  Sometimes people may also become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. 

How to Protect Your Health

  • When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue.  Throw it in the trash afterwards… please.

 

 

 

  • To prevent the spread of influenza virus it is important to keep surfaces clean (especially bedside tables, surfaces in the bathroom, kitchen counters and toys for children) by wiping them down with a household disinfectant.  Allegro has many Surface Disinfectants to choose from,  including disinfectant towelettes, spray cleaners, sanitizing sprays, wipes, home care kits and foggers.

 

 

  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.  Germs spread this way. 

 

  • Avoid contact with sick people.

 

  • If you’re sick with flu-like illness, the CDC recommends you stay home for at least 24 hours AFTER your fever is gone, except to get medical care or other necessities. 

 

See All Cold/Flu Season Products including diagnostic aids, pain relief, personal protection items and more.

See All Swine Flu Category Products including gloves, hand sanitizers, masks and surface disinfectants.

Stay current with CDC recommendations at the 2009 H1N1 Flu Website.

Do what you can to avoid getting sick.  Order today!

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To help you choose the right supplemental or complete nutrition products, here is a list of Allegro’s most popular dietary supplements by indication, application or medical condition.  These are medical food products for use as directed by a healthcare practitioner.  A prescription is not required.  They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  Most products can be used as complete meal replacements or as between-meal supplements.  Click on the links to purchase the product or for more information.

Calorie and Protein Intake

  

Cancer Nutrition Support

 

Diabetes Health Support

 

See All Glucerna Products 

  

Digestive Health Support

 

See All Peptamen Products

  

Pediatric / Child  Nutrition

 

See All Child Nutrition

 

Post-Bariatric Surgery Nutrition

 

Renal Health Support

 

Surgery

 

Swallowing Difficulty (Dysphagia)

 

Nutritional Support for Wound Healing

 

See All Adult Nutrition Products

See All Nestle Clinical Nutrition Products

See All Nutricia Products

See All Ross, Division of Abbott Labs Products

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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 or bed baths.  Allegro also offers a large selection of convenient disposable underpads to protect beds, chairs, floors and car seats.  Great for pets and kids, too.

 

No-Rinse Cleansing Products - These are must-have products for any lengthy bed stay.  You’ll be squeaky clean head to toe, without the mess of bed baths.  See all bathing systems and hygiene items.  Don’t forget the No-Rinse Shampoos!

 

 Bed Rope Ladder - Makes sitting up soooo much easier.  You just use the rungs to pull yourself up.

 

Pillows & Bed Wedges - Elevate your upper body or legs to whatever position is best for your recovery, better sleep or comfort.

 

EggCrate or Memory Foam Mattress Overlays - A cost effective way to reduce pressure and bed sores while increasing comfort. 

 

Over Bed Tables - Eat, work, use the computer, play cards, scrapbook - all from the comfort of your bed with a convenient table that fits perfectly around your bed.  We have tilt, pivot, split top, raised edge, and deluxe wood over bed tables to choose from.

 

Bed Rails - Position yourself while in bed or gain stability in getting in and out of bed.  Check out the longer rails if you’re trying to stay ‘in bed’.

 

Transfer Boards – Help pivot and transfer patients from the bed to a wheelchair or bedside commode.

 

Bedside Commodes - Comfortable bedside toilets with the features of the real thing – just more accessible.

See all Bed Accessories and Bed Pans

Shop our entire Bedridden Catalog of Products

Thank you for your business and a big Allegro smooch to anyone confined to their bed.  Get well soon.

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