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  1. Is a Rollator Right for me? What You Need to Know

    Is a Rollator Right for me? What You Need to Know

    Are you or a loved one struggling with balance or fatigue while walking? 


    It may be time to consider a mobility aid. Aids like rollators can provide the support needed to maintenance independence and improve quality of life.

     

    What is a Rollator? 

    A rollator is a type of mobility aid that helps users walk more independently.

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  2. Choosing Between Hospital and Adjustable Beds: What You Need to Know

    Choosing Between Hospital and Adjustable Beds: What You Need to Know

    Looking for the perfect at-home care bed for your loved one? 


    There are plenty of options on the market: from hospital beds, to MedSurge beds, long term care beds,  adjustable beds, and more.


    Where do you start? How do you know what bed type you need?

    Here, we’ll go over the difference between two main types of at-home care beds: 

    • Hospital Beds
    • Adjustable Beds

    With this guide, you can make an informed decision for your loved one. The right bed improves mobility, creates positive health outcomes, and can make everyday life easier than ever. 

     

    Hospital Beds

    As you might guess from the name, hospital beds were originally designed for inpatient

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  3. How to Make Your Hospital Bed More Comfortable

    How to Make Your Hospital Bed More Comfortable

    How to Make Your Hospital Bed More Comfortable

    Want to take you or your loved one’s at-home hospital bed to the next level of comfort? Our top tips for alleviating pressure, customizing your hospital bed, temperature regulation, and more. 

     

    6 Ways to Make Your At-Home Hospital Bed More Comfortable

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  4. Maintenance Tips: Electric Hospital Beds for Seniors

    Maintenance Tips: Electric Hospital Beds for Seniors

    Are you looking on how to make sure your hospital bed lasts so you don’t have to pay out $$$ for a new one?

    • Stop paying out by not looking after your bed
    • You will come across X problems by not maintaining your bed

    I have you covered with everything you need to maintain your hospital bed.


    For those working in busy facilities, it can be easy to neglect hospital bed maintenance. In the flurry of providing everyday care to patients, it’s difficult to find the time to regularly inspect all equipment and perform needed upkeep. 


    Here’s our comprehensive guide for caring for, cleaning, and maintaining a hospital bed– whether at home or in a care facility. From weekly cleanings to a bi-annual equipment inspection, we’ll help you ensure that your beds stay in safe, working condition for all patients. 

    General Cleaning

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  5. Ensuring Safety: Key Features of Modern Hospital Beds

    Ensuring Safety: Key Features of Modern Hospital Beds


    Do you want to make life a little easier and safer for your loved ones?


    What about protecting against dangerous falls or harmful bacteria?  


    A modern, at-home hospital bed may be your solution. That’s right– hospital beds aren’t just for facilities! 


    These beds come packed with plenty of safety features to keep your loved ones comfortable and safe while “aging in place”. 

     

    Here, we’ll cover some of the top safety features to look for when finding a hospital bed for your home. 

     

     

    Why Purchase a Hospital Bed?

    What’s so special about an at-home hospital bed? 

    Hospital beds can dramatically improve daily

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  6. Aging in Place: How to Make Your Home Comfortable for a Loved One

    Aging in Place: How to Make Your Home Comfortable for a Loved One

    Are you looking to make your home more safe and comfortable for an aging loved one? Or are you helping “remodel” their home to be more accessible?


    There are plenty of steps that you can take in order to make a living space safer for elderly individuals. These recommendations don’t require expensive construction costs (some are free!), and can make all the difference in everyday life for you or a loved one. 


    Read on for our top tips on creating a home perfect for “aging in place”.

     

      1. Clear Clutter and Obstructions

    This is one of the most important steps to keeping your home accessible. Best of all, it’s completely free of cost! Clean up your home to reduce the risk of falls and make it easier to navigate. Remove piles of clothing on the floor, re-organize furniture to create clear walkways,

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  7. Our top tips for preventing dangerous falls in the home: specialty home hospital beds, add-ons, tips, and more!

    How to Keep Your Elderly Loved Ones from Falling Out of Bed

    Do you want to make sure that an elderly loved one is safe living at home? Make sure you consider fall prevention. 

    Unexpected falls are one of the most dangerous risk factors for aging adults. Falls become more common as we age because we lose muscle mass and struggle to keep our balance. A simple fall out of bed can lead to broken bones, head trauma, and other scary consequences. 


    Here’s the good news: there are modern hospital beds and tools specifically designed to prevent falls out of bed. With the right hospital bed at home, you can have peace of mind knowing that you don’t need to worry about falls in the night. 

    In this blog, we’ll go over our top tips for preventing falls, top hospital beds, and other features to look out for to keep elderly loved ones safe. 

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  8. Adjustable Beds: Our Top 3 Hospital Bed Alternatives

    Adjustable Beds: Our Top 3 Hospital Bed Alternatives

    Would you like to experience old age in a medical facility, or at home surrounded by friends and family members?

    As the baby boomer generation ages, many individuals are determined to age “in place,” staying in their homes and surrounded by loved ones. Aging in place is becoming increasingly popular—and with good reason! It allows you to remain comfortable in your home and have full control over your daily life.

    The real reasons why we need comfortable hospital beds:

    • Improves your loved one's comfort and sleep quality.
    • Facilitates better care and nursing access.
    • Reduces pressure sores with adjustable features.
    • Supports recovery through improved rest.
    • Enables better circulation and respiratory function.
    • Customizable positions aid specific health needs.
    • Promotes independence and mobility
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  9. Medical Mobility Devices: Should You Use Insurance or Self-Pay?

    Medical Mobility Devices: Should You Use Insurance or Self-Pay?

      Pros Cons
    Insurance
    • Free or low-cost
    • Long documentation/approval process
    • Possible denial
    • Limited customization
    • Only basic models provided
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  10. When Is the Right Time to Buy a Hospital Bed for Your Senior Loved One?

    When Is the Right Time to Buy a Hospital Bed for Your Senior Loved One?

    Do you want to help provide the best quality of care possible for your parent, spouse, or other loved one? 

    It can be difficult to watch loved ones get older: daily mobility and everyday tasks that used to be simple, suddenly aren’t anymore. Your loved ones may begin to struggle with getting out of bed on their own, may be a fall risk, or need to stay in specific seated positions to accommodate health conditions. 

    As family members age, risks of health complications and injuries also increase. 

    A home hospital bed can be an enormous help in caring for your loved one and providing them a happier, safer quality of life. 

    You may be wondering- how do I know when to buy a home hospital bed? 

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