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#1 Best Wheelchair Cushion in the USA

#1 Best Wheelchair Cushion in the USA

PRS Medical's PURAP Cushion, with its patented 3D Flotation Technology, was rated the Best Wheelchair Cushion.  The impartial rating agency, Ezvid Wiki, which does not accept any paid sponsorships from...

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#1 Best Wheelchair Cushion in the USA

PRS Medical's PURAP Cushion, with its patented 3D Flotation Technology, was rated the Best Wheelchair Cushion.  The impartial rating agency, Ezvid Wiki, which does not accept any paid sponsorships from...

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Adjustable Beds are Increasing in Popularity

Many of us associate adjustable beds with hospitals.  Some of us (probably in a certain age group) are increasingly bringing those adjustable beds into our homes.  The Wall Street Journal...

Adjustable Beds are Increasing in Popularity

Many of us associate adjustable beds with hospitals.  Some of us (probably in a certain age group) are increasingly bringing those adjustable beds into our homes.  The Wall Street Journal...

Bed Sores and Hospice Care

In the U.S., hospice care seems to have become synonymous with end of life care.  Many people choose hospice care to spend their last days at home, and the hospice care team...

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Bed Sores and Hospice Care

In the U.S., hospice care seems to have become synonymous with end of life care.  Many people choose hospice care to spend their last days at home, and the hospice care team...

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Prices of Beds to Prevent or Treat Bed Sores

It's 2015.  I just found out that my mom has bed sores.  I google "bed sores" and find such horrible pictures that I am now scared.  My mom's bed sores...

Prices of Beds to Prevent or Treat Bed Sores

It's 2015.  I just found out that my mom has bed sores.  I google "bed sores" and find such horrible pictures that I am now scared.  My mom's bed sores...

Unpaid Caregivers in US

As people get older, we will increasingly depend upon help to get through each day. Some of us will live in long term care centers, but many of us will...

Unpaid Caregivers in US

As people get older, we will increasingly depend upon help to get through each day. Some of us will live in long term care centers, but many of us will...

Why are Sacral Ulcers the Worst Type of Bed Sores?

There are many types of bed sores.  These ulcers can occur anywhere on the body, including the head, shoulder blades, elbows, hips, knees and heels.  Ulcers most difficult to treat are often located at...

Why are Sacral Ulcers the Worst Type of Bed Sores?

There are many types of bed sores.  These ulcers can occur anywhere on the body, including the head, shoulder blades, elbows, hips, knees and heels.  Ulcers most difficult to treat are often located at...