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Do you have hip replacement surgery scheduled in the near future? If so, there’s no time like the present to start planning your recovery. In the long term, your new hip will likely give you added mobility and may help you become much more active.

When you are planning to buy a lift, you’ll find that there are many lift varieties for sale today. Patient lifts and stand assist lifts are two common options, but they’re used for very different purposes. Let’s take a look at the features each lift offers and what situations it is most appropriate for.

Would a hospital bed make caring for you or a loved one easier in your home? There are some injuries and conditions when a hospital bed can make a significant difference in comfort and quality of care.

Did you know that many insurance companies will cover the cost of renting a hospital bed when a medical condition warrants it? Here’s what you need to know about hospital bed rentals and health insurance.

Getting up and down from your sofa or chair may not be as effortless as it used to be if you’re aging. If you’re aged between 45 to 65 years, then you probably spend an average of 10 hours each day either sitting or lying down. This leads to high levels of inactivity, which can really harm your health.

Many elderly people prefer to live independently, rather than receiving care assistance. Unfortunately, there are a number of unexpected dangers in independent living for the elderly. Some of these dangers can be solved with the addition of home medical equipment while others may indicate that it might be time to bring in home care assistance or to move your loved one to a care facility.

Bed sores can become a problem anytime that a person is confined to a bed (or sometimes a wheelchair) for an extended period of time. Also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, bed sores are painful and difficult to treat. These tips on reducing and preventing bed sores can make a big difference in your patient’s life and comfort.

Adjustable beds offer countless benefits. These innovative beds allow you to change their position at the touch of a button, creating a more comfortable arrangement for you as you sleep or relax. If you’re considering buying an adjustable bed, then be sure to check out these eight best things about adjustable beds.

There’s something wonderfully refreshing about hiking – navigating the trails, surrounding yourself with nature, and simply stepping away from the world for a while is good for the soul. Did you know that if you or a loved one depend on a scooter, that doesn’t mean that your days of hiking have to end? 

Have you ever considered using a CPAP machine? CPAP (short for continuous positive airway pressure) machines are useful for treating sleep apnea. CPAP machines have been regarded as being useful for people who are overweight, but the truth is that CPAP machines can help improve the health of people who are of healthy weights, too. Here’s what you should know about CPAP machines.

Physical activity is beneficial at any phase during your life, but staying physically active brings with it some added challenges when you’re age sixty or over. If you’d like to increase your activity level, here are some do’s and don’ts that you should be aware of if you’re over sixty.