Kitchen Aids
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Posted: December 27, 2013
NPR reports that Medicare has listed 97 hospitals that people are less likely to suffer complications and 95 hospitals that have higher readmission rates or significant setbacks.
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Posted: December 23, 2013Categories: Knee, Dressing Aids, Grooming Aids, Leisure, Mobility Scooters, 3 Wheel Mobility Scooters, 4 Wheel Mobility Scooters, Infection Control, Hygiene, Kitchen Aids, Vision Aids, First Aid Kits, Dressings, Wound Cleanser & Debridement, Toileting Aids, Hot/Cold Therapy, Uncategorized, Patient Care, Wound Care, Bathroom Assists, Lift Chairs, Bedridden, Knee Replacement, Orthopedics / Orthotics, Personal Care, wheelchair accessories, Arthritis, Wheelchairs, Canes, Walkers, Raised Toilet Seats, Daily Living Aids, Around the House, Around the Office
You suffer from osteoarthritis and your knee pain is unbearable. After years of limited mobility and the inability to maintain an active lifestyle, you agree to have an orthopedic surgeon examine your knee. The surgeon determines you are a good candidate for a Total Knee Replacement (TKR). Most patients undergoing TKR are 50 to 80 years of age. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons a reduction of knee pain is experienced by more than 90% of TKR patients. Additionally, basic activities of daily living significantly improved.1 Preparation for your joint replacement will help ease the stress of major surgery. AllegroMedical.com provides 3 Tips to help you prepare for your Total Knee Replacement Surgery.
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Posted: September 09, 2013
There is no way to predict what may happen to a person's health. Many medical conditions can be debilitating, making it difficult to be able to do everyday tasks that were once simple. Just aging naturally will present many new challenges. It is common for many with medical issues not to realize the number products and solutions that can improve quality life, increase independence and mobility. For example, someone who has arthritis may find it difficult to turn their lamp on or off. However, buying a basic large knob that clamps on the small twisting switch will allow for much easier turning. This is a very simple, inexpensive product, but it can make a world of difference for those who need it.
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Posted: March 09, 2011Categories: Oral Care, Vision Aids, Pillows & Wedges, Home Comfort & Safety, Leisure, Grooming Aids, Dressing Aids, Kitchen Aids, Beds, Around the Office, Around the House, Daily Living Aids, Hospital Discharge Favorites, Travel Aids, Foot Pain, Personal Care, Back Pain, Quadriplegia, Stroke, Bedridden, Conditions, Lift Chairs, Bathroom Assists, Safety Products, Arthritis, Paraplegia
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. -
Posted: June 14, 2010
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.
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Posted: April 19, 2010
Don't let hand weakness stop you from living your life or doing the things you love. There are products specifically designed to allow you to get the job done even if you have a limited hand function - from gardening and golfing to cooking, playing cards or using scissors.