Toothbrush? Check. Map, itinerary, and phone numbers? Check. Note from your physician and extra batteries? Um… While you or a loved one know how to manage portable oxygen equipment in your daily lives, the newness of travel can disrupt routines as you scramble to follow new rules. But whether it’s be air, by sea or(...)
5 Parental Tips to get You Started in Enteral Nutrition
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Pediatric CareWhether it’s part of temporary care or a long-term solution, enteral feeding for your child can be an overwhelming decision and an even more overwhelming experience. Mainlining food directly into the stomach or small intestine via a tube in the nose or abdomen doesn’t come naturally. For parents walking into this unchartered territory, we offer(...)
5 Tips to Better Wheelchair Exercise for a Healthy Heart
Posted by | Living Well WithThe Department of Health and Human Services recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week to help keep your heart healthy. When using a wheelchair, that number might seem Herculean. However, unlocking the fittest, strongest, healthiest you is 100 percent possible with these exercise ideas that work because of your wheelchair, not in spite of(...)
What to Know about Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Posted by | Home Medical Equipment, Sleep AidThis week is National Sleep Awareness Week, part of National Sleep Awareness Month all March! During this week, organizations throughout the country including Sleep Services of America (SSA) are promoting the benefits of getting a good night’s rest. But many people are dealing with quite the opposite. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a chronic condition where(...)
Having “The Talk” with Elderly Parents
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Decision MakingYour parents sat you down for Big Talks countless times growing up, but those words never lost their zing. Imagine the jolt when you turn the tables on your elderly parents and sit them down to discuss their need for assistive care. It’s uncomfortable, but aging parents need your help securing living arrangements that meet(...)
4 Tips for Oxygen Users During Winter Weather
Posted by | Home Medical EquipmentWith snow, slush, and winter winds pummeling you from all directions, nothing sounds better than staying hunkered down in a cozy home. If you opt to stay indoors rather than braving the weather, be sure that your home is a safe space for your oxygen therapy equipment. Take the following precautions to stay secure while(...)
10 Steps to a More Senior-Safe Home
Posted by | Caregiver TipsHome is where many of our patients feel the safest. Secure in the memories and nostalgic atmosphere, your own residence can provide all the real comforts of home while still maintaining your medical needs. Here are some easy alterations to make your home safe from potential accidents. Add a ramp or threshold mat to any(...)
3 Ways to Improve Your Family Caregiver Role
Posted by | Caregiver TipsBeing a family caregiver can be a rewarding, and at times, stressful task when providing support for a loved one. While the situation itself may not change, there are some things you can do as a caregiver to optimize their life and yours. Be Proactive The first rule in caregiving is to stay positive. By(...)
4 Steps to Better Sleep for New CPAP Users
Posted by | Home Medical Equipment, Sleep AidAfter weeks and months of sleepless nights and groggy days, the diagnosis of a sleep disorder may be a cause for celebration. Finally, an explanation and a treatment! The good news? You’re one sleep closer to an uninterrupted night of rest. The iffy news? You’re welcoming a CPAP mask as a new bed buddy. This(...)
How to Balance Being a Parent and Caregiver of a Child with Medical Needs
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Pediatric CareKids will be kids… or so the saying goes. Each child has a dream of what they may want to be in life - an astronaut, a cowgirl or perhaps a superhero. Often when facing new and sometimes serious medical circumstances, children hold on to those childhood ambitions; but the everyday life they knew takes(...)