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Tools & Gadgets For Independent Living

  In our gadget crazed world, one market is still not saturated: tools designed to ease the challenges of the aging and mobility challenged. Fortunately, businesses and solo inventors have begun introducing an array of clever devices to fill that gap: Basic Tools Plastic finger loops that help turn keys in doors and car ignitions Long-handled reachers  for retrieving items on shelves Implements that help people  put on socks or stockings Lever-style adapters that make it  easy to turn door knobs  and faucets Widened tub edges and  grab bars  to make getting in and out of the bath easier Clothing with Velcro fasteners Know more

Why Purchase Medical Equipment from an Accredited Medical Store?

Health is the greatest wealth. A renowned and certified medical store plays a pivotal role in meeting the medical equipment needs of individuals, families, hospitals, and communities. When it comes to speedy recovery and rehabilitation from sports injuries or accidents, high-quality equipment makes the lives of patients easier and better. Whether it is ankle and foot braces, patient lifts, crutches, and wheelchairs, knee and leg braces, physical therapy aid, or semi and full-electric beds, creams, and bandages, you must rely only on an accredited and experienced medical store near you. Not all medical supplies stores are the same. They may not have all the desirable orthopedic supports and braces or bathroom care products and daily living aids of impeccable quality available at an affordable price. Hence, you should do your due diligence to check out the years of establishment, accreditation and clients’ testimonials or ratings before selecting a medical store. Check out some compelli...

Electric Wheelchair – Perfect Mobility Solution | ACG Medical

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 Choose from the vast range of ergonomically designed and technologically advanced power chairs - golden technology wheel chairs and more by ACG Medical.

Skin Care Protection - Maintaining Skin Integrity

 There are three steps that help keep skin from becoming damaged: Cleanse properly Protect skin from becoming too moist Keep skin from becoming too dry In a patient who is incontinent, excess moisture comes from several sources, including urine, liquid stool, and sweat (when using a pad or brief). The risk of skin damage depends on how much and how often incontinence occurs and whether the use of a pad or brief keeps waste material next to the surrounding skin. Moisture that remains on the skin will sink in and soften the skin. The skin then loses its natural ability to act as a barrier, and can no longer protect itself against irritation from urine or feces. To know more visit our store ACG Medical

Nova New Star 8 Petite Rollator | ACG Medical

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The NEW STAR has all of the great STAR features we love, and now comes with an even sleeker frame design and a new (patent pending) Lock & Lift folding pin, making the NEW STAR so easy to fold, lock and load. And there's more! The NEW STAR series now comes in Petite models so there is a perfect fit for everyone. To know more visit:   https://www.acgmedical.com/nova-new-star-8-petite-rollator/

Choosing The Right Surface For The Right Reason

Support surfaces are an integral intervention for both the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers; however, the terms and definitions associated with support surfaces have been extremely inconsistent for many years. Many groups have attempted compiling a comprehensive set of definitions to help clinicians determine the appropriate support surface based on patient need. To know more visit ACG Medical

UPWalker Upright Rolling Walker

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 The revolutionary UPWalker restores activity and independence for the elderly and mobility challenged.

How To Use A Patient Lift

  Setting up your equipment: Place upper section in base of the patient lift taking care to be sure that it is locked in. Attach hanger on the end of the boom (arm). Attach sling to hanger according to manufacturer's instructions. Remember, while bringing through a home be careful to not damage doorways or walls, and also, lift with your legs, not your back. To know more:  https://www.acgmedical.com/how-to-use-a-patient-lift/