These posts provide information about all sorts of medical equipment that Burt’s Pharmacy sells, including hospital beds, wheelchairs, and walking aids.
Being mobile is such a huge part of retaining your independence. Unfortunately, it’s also something most able-bodied people take for granted. Until something happens to compromise your ability to get where you want to go in a safe and timely manner, most people don’t even give a second thought to walking aids and how they… Read more »
Are you struggling with the ability to walk comfortably and securely? According to the website DisabledWorld.com, you aren’t alone. Nearly 6.8 million Americans “use assistive devices to help them with mobility,” including wheelchairs, scooters, canes, crutches, and walkers. Of these devices, it is canes, crutches, and walkers that support the patient’s ability to remain independent… Read more »
It used to be that compression socks were little more than a tool used by the elderly to treat Diabetes and other serious health conditions. Today, science understands that compression can be of immense benefit to people across a broad spectrum of health statuses ranging from healthy and highly active to sedentary and sick. From… Read more »
Caring for an elderly parent or loved one at home isn’t easy, but it can certainly be rewarding if you have the right support from elderly care products. Depending on your loved one’s level of function, you may need additional help in daily care tasks. For patients who retain a high function level late into… Read more »
Age is a multifaceted experience; we grow older, wiser, and more appreciative of life, but the physical body isn’t always able to keep pace. Osteoarthritis, pain, and neurodegeneration disorders often hold patients back, causing immense chronic pain and struggles with mobility. These issues make it very difficult to enjoy freedom throughout seniorhood and may even… Read more »
You’ve heard it before: brush your teeth and floss, at least two times a day, to keep your oral health in top-top shape. Most people learn this lesson from childhood, and by the time they reach adulthood, taking care of their mouths is as second-nature as staying hydrated throughout the day. However, simply brushing your teeth… Read more »
Heading out on an adventure? Accompanying a patient who’s planning to travel? If you or someone you care for has a medical condition, you may be feeling unsure about how to manage the condition while you’re away. Unfortunately, this mindset is all too common. Patients worry about what will happen if they become unwell while… Read more »
The CDC estimates that nearly 16.3 percent of all adults in America struggle with mobility challenges that seriously impact freedom and the ability to live an independent life. A significant portion of these patients rely upon mobility aids to increase independence, but not every patient goes from able to disabled enough to require them in just… Read more »
If you find yourself in need of a wheelchair for mobility, it’s important to choose one that suits your lifestyle. Manual and electric wheelchairs each have their own advantages and disadvantages, and whether or not you should use one depends on your unique condition.What works for a patient with neurological complications that cause widespread weakness,… Read more »
The right medical equipment doesn’t just make your life easier to live–it increase comfort, extend ability, and help you to achieve your most important goals, too. Whether it’s feeling more secure while walking with the help of a cane or using a power chair that lets you get out into the world more often, you rely… Read more »
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