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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. 

Freshen up, cool off and beat the summer heat with these Top 10 cooling products from Allegro. 

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 reasons to invest in some serious odor eliminators.  Move over Lysol .  .  .

The two main types of disposable medical gloves are exam and surgical - each with a particular function.  Medical gloves are further designated by their material - nitrile, latex and vinyl.  To make selecting the right medical glove even more interesting they are also available in powdered, non-powdered, sterile, nonsterile, textured, coated . . .  Let's break it down.

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.  

Father's Day is Sunday, June 20, 2010.  Choose the perfect gift for your Dads, Uncles, Grandpas and Father-in-laws with these Father's Day gift ideas.  Hard to buy for that special guy?  Fear not, dear shopper, for we have selected these Father's Day Presents to suit all dads from young to senior, with varied abilities and special interests.  No ties this year! Yippee!

If swimming laps isn't your idea of a great time, there are plenty of other ways to cool off, give your joints a break and get a fantastic workout with a splash of fun.  Water workouts can make a world of difference in your physical rehab or fitness program no matter what kind of shape you're in.  The water's weight and viscosity provides impact-free resistance and remarkably fast results. 

It has been 30 years since I wore a cast but I still remember that itch!  It was like having chicken pox and mosquito bites at the same time - just out of reach.  A coat hanger was my best friend.  I couldn't have been more pathetic, spending the summer on the sidelines instead of in the pool or at the lake.  And I would have given anything to make my cast look pretty or even remotely cool.  Today there are products to turn these major problems into minor inconveniences for anyone, at any age with a cast or sling. 

Everyone deserves a vacation!  But admit it . . . travel can be a pain, or completely impossible if you don't have the essentials for comfort, safety, convenience or mobility. Don't despair.  Allegro has new and unique products to make your vacation not only possible but a whole lot easier and more comfortable.  Great gift ideas too.

Rashy, itching, peeling, bumpy, burning, red, dry, scaly, scabby skin.  If you have any of these, you can bet there is a product to soothe or heal it.  Proper skin care can mean the difference between a good day and a very painful one.  Here are links to products that we hope will bring you blissfully fast healing relief from eczema, fungal infections, diaper dermatitis, sunburns and more: