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Summer is here, and for many Americans that means it’s vacation season. Whether it’s to the beach, an amusement park, a cruise, or some other favorite destination, summer vacation is always an exciting time. However, if you have mobility challenges, the thought of travel may not leave you thrilled.

June is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, with a calendar of activities designed to raise awareness about the risk of a condition that affects more than 47 million people worldwide. If you have friends or loved ones who suffer from Alzheimer’s, you likely know the danger. It can cripple a person’s ability to function and enjoy life, and it can place a tremendous amount of stress - financial and emotional - on the individual’s supporters and loved ones.

When it comes to homecare and healthcare beds, there’s one name that stands above the rest in terms of quality - Hill-Rom. If you’re a healthcare provider, you’re likely familiar with the Hill-Rom name. They’re one of the largest and most respected providers of healthcare products and services.

In May of this year, troops from 15 countries converged on Orlando to compete, support each other, and to show that disability doesn’t have to keep you from loving life. The event was the 2016 Invictus Games, held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World.

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.