Elderly people and wheelchair users are at high risk of developing pressure ulcers, since they often sit still for extended periods. Read our blog on the Best Cushions for Pressure Sores on Buttocks for solutions to buttock pressure ulcers.
There's no reason why Alzheimer's, dementia or osteoarthritis should prevent the elderly from having dignified dinner times and eating nutritiously. To ease stress on carers we've put together a list of the Best Kitchen Aids for the Elderly.
Water is one of life's essentials and having it near to hand is incredibly important. Our guide to the Best Water Bottles includes a wide selection of bottles that are ideal for your hydration needs.
Caring for someone with epilepsy, particularly if it is severe or exists alongside other issues, can be a stressful and tiring experience. Thankfully there are tools to make it easier. Take a look at our Best Epilepsy Aids.
For individuals with limited mobility, daily tasks such as using the toilet can be tricky. Our Guide to the Best Commodes includes a fantastic range of toilet aids to help you maintain comfort, dignity and discretion everyday.
For the elderly, disabled and those with limited mobility, falling out of bed can cause serious injury. Our Best Bed Wedges to Prevent Falls offer a soft and comfortable alternative to hard railings to keep patients safely in bed.
Being disabled shouldn't stop you enjoying a relaxing bath. With our Best Bath Chairs for Disabled Adults, bathing is easier and safer for both disabled people and carers.
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenge, especially if that person is prone to wandering. Someone with dementia can begin to wander for any number of reasons, putting themselves at a significant risk of injury.
Doing daily activities with one hand in a sling can be frustrating and unsafe. If you're struggling, take a look at our selection of Arm Sling Accessories You Never Knew You Needed! page for some helpful tips, tricks and products.
Anyone living with a stoma or suffering from hernia will know the importance of high quality support wear that are also comfortable and durable. This essential guide will show you How To Choose the Right Comfizz Ostomy Support to gain maximum benefit and allow you the freedom and independence you deserve.
Pressure relief clothing and bedding is vital for preventing pressure sores in bedbound patients. Parafricta specialises in patient comfort and protection, through its range of undergarments, boots and bedding. Learn more with our Ultimate Buying Guide for Parafricta Pressure Relief Care.
Rise recliners can be extremely beneficial for disabled or elderly individuals with restricted mobility, providing comfort and support through a range of seating positions. Discover which chair is best for you with our Ultimate Buying Guide for Drive Rise Recliner Chairs
One of the ways in which we can greatly limit our own and other people’s exposure to bacteria and germs, is by disinfecting our workplace and electronic devices. In this blog we will look at how you can disinfect your mobile phone.
Here at Health and Care, we offer a wide selection of money-saving bundles of New Age Kurling products. But with so many options, you may be confused. Read our guide to find your perfect choice!
Helping a loved one with depression keep track of the weekdays can be a hard and emotionally taxing task. Fortunately, dementia clocks can offer them guidance throughout the day: this is our guide to the Best Dementia Clocks.
Our organs need oxygen in order to function adequately and keep us healthy. However, how do we know if they're getting enough? Read our expert guide to answer the question: What is Pulse Oximetry?
For the hard of hearing, life can be incredibly difficult at times. Without the ability to hear properly, their home can start to feel like a prison – being unable to know what’s going on in their home just by listening can make life isolating and distressing at times. The Signolux Visual Signal Alert System is a great solution to this issue. It enables the hard of hearing to utilise wireless technology to know what is happening in their homes.
Ensuring that those under your care don’t leave their bed or chair without your help can be incredibly important – the dangers of chair and bed falls are all too well documented and can cause serious injury. Because of this, it’s vital that you use the best possible technology available to prevent bed or chair falls and stop people before they become a danger to themselves.
Buying care alarms is not an easy process. It’s vital that you know that what you’re buying is right for the person under your care, be it a loved one or a patient. We here at Health & Care want to reduce the stress and anxiety of care alarm purchasing.
The Chair Occupancy Alarm Mat System With Voice Alert and Pager is a fantastic system for alerting you if a relative or patient leaves their chair when they have difficulty walking. The voice alert aspect ensures that the individual is reassured that help is on the way, and can also work as a reminder to them not to get up on their own.
