Here is Part 2, and the remaining 16 medical supplies that can be used at home for acute and chronic conditions.
1. A Full-Range of Home Medical Supplies for Diabetics
Diabetics can do much to manage their condition from the comfort of home. Tools like glucose meters enable them to manage the level of glucose (sugar) in their blood throughout the day.
Special socks designed for peripheral nerve sensitivity support also help as well. And sharps disposal containers at home can safely manage the insulin syringes. Don't forget about lancets, alcohol prep pads, and hydrogel for keeping wounds clean and moisture levels balanced for optimal healing.More »
2. 6 Supplies to Aid Daily Living
Daily living supplies enhance mobility for patients who lose their extensive ability to reach, get in and out of cars, and grasp utensils for eating and drinking. More »
3. Adaptive Strollers for Children with Special Needs
Adaptive strollers, essentially the wheelchairs for infants and toddlers, are critical for small children with special needs. For example children with conditions that prevent them from sitting up unsupported will benefit from the specialized support they will get from the harnesses designed into adaptive strollers. More »
4. An Online Management Tool to Share Your Diabetes Home Testing Results
The emerging connected health industry has put information technology software and hardware into the medical supply marketplace. Follow this article to learn how Microsoft and the American Diabetes Association teamed up to enable more accurate and rapid communication between diabetics at home and their physicians in their offices. More »
5. 5 Things You Need to Know About Connected Health
The term "connected health" stems from the idea of using technology to "connect" patients to their doctors. The purpose is to give the physician more up-to-date, timely data from the patient's daily condition so that the medical team can coach the patient in a responsive manner.
If this concept is new to you, learn more and see what is possible.More »
6. Four Connected Health Programs to Improve Healthcare Quality
Here are four specific connected health programs to give you a better idea of how this works. One of these programs may apply to you too, because they cover very common conditions.More »
7. Medical Supplies for the Long-Term Care Resident
If you or someone you know lives in some form of long-term care residence, such as an assisted living residence or independent care community, then this too can be considered home health care. These places, after all, become a person's home.
This article covers some of the most medical supplies used by residents in senior housing.More »
8. Rollator or Walker?
Short of requiring a wheelchair, one can choose to try a walker or rollator. These walking assist devices can be just what someone needs to maintain their independence. More »
9. Positioning Equipment for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy
Positioning equipment includes cushions, seats, and other devices that help people sit upright on the floor or a chair, in a car, or in bed for example. More »
10. Special Tomato's Comfortable Therapy Equipment for Children With Special Needs
Special Tomato is one of the leading designers and manufacturers of comfort therapy equipment. See how their medical supplies can make life more comfortable at home for people with physical limitations.More »