According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 8% of the American population has been diagnosed with diabetes. It is estimated that nearly 5.7 million people are undiagnosed diabetics and another 5.7 million people are pre-diabetics. Because of this widespread disease, many medical supply companies charge exorbitant prices for diabetic testing supplies. They know the demand for supplies will remain high. At TwinMed Direct, their medical supply prices are unbeatable and they have...

If you happen to be considering buying a recliner lift chair, you will discover several items you will need to know to be able to choose one that may be proper for you or your loved one.

A lift chair recliner can help just about any individual who has trouble rising up from regular pieces of furniture, while still providing every one of the relaxation of a standard recliner chair. Many individuals who have mobility problems will have difficulties getting comfortable in typical...

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September 14, 2009 - Remember all those care packages your parents sent you to heal a broken heart, feed you at college or make your birthday memorable? Now children/grandchildren can send aging  relatives a care package of their own with theSenior Swine Flu Prevention Package.Some senior groups complain senior citizens did not make the government’s priority list for Swine-Flu vaccinations. So senior care experts warn relatives it’s their job to keep elderly...

Electric stair liftscome in different styles and models these days. Every style and model has its own special feature that sets it apart from another. There are styles or models that may be cheaper but do not work perfectly for the user. Some styles or models can wind up having difficult maintenance in the long run of usage.

Searching for the best electric stair lifts can be a little difficult especially if the user is not satisfied with the features available....

While Type 2 diabetes is affecting more and more younger people it still occurs more in the elderly. People are not always aware that they suffer from diabetes until they go for a routine check up. The medical website for Mayo Clinic claims that in the United States alone there are more than six million people who are not aware of the fact that they are diabetic.

Symptoms of Diabetes

- Weight gain or weight loss that has no other cause can be a sign of diabetes.

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As we walk through life, our mundane concerns gradually increase that we spend so much time worrying about our personal needs. We tend to forget to take care of our elders, who, are mostly in need of the privilege to enjoy what remains of this lifetime. There are many ways to provide them this and one of which is giving them the opportunity to experience retirement homes in California .

A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility made up of apartment-style rooms...

A snippet of residential care facilities in different advertisements gives us a glimpse of its environment. Before you step inside a care home, think about the needs of your elder person and prepare a questionnaire. It is always advisable to research each potential care homes since there are no federal standards for these homes. States with licensing regulations provide surveys on each residential care home, so start by contacting your state’s department of aging for information,...

A long life can bring a lot of physical problems in its wake. But then it's completely up to you, whether you want to let these problems ruin your life, or whether you want to take necessary steps to retain the best quality of life possible. If the right resources are available, you would probably choose the latter option. So when moving around becomes increasingly difficult, then it's definitely time to bring mobility aids into the equation.

Physical disabilities can be really...

Your wheelchair has become your second home and it is quite understandable why.

With time, you have come to terms with your disabled state and have learnt to make the most of your life, sitting in your wheel chair. Did you know that your life could be a lot easier to you as well as to the people serving you?

Whenever you go shopping, someone has to lift you out of the car and lace you on your wheel chair and same when you return. This involves discomfort and pain on your...