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Diabetic Socks are the Most Important Part of a Diabetic's Wardrobe.
Did you know that many diabetes patients have some sort of nerve damage?
And nerve damage with poor circulation causes more foot damage to diabetics than any other factor.
This is why diabetic socks are an important form of foot care for diabetes patients.
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Non-skid Slipper Socks Are the Safest Answer to Fall Prevention Steps.
Hospital and nursing home staff are rediscovering slipper socks.the easiest way to
prevent falls with walking patients and residents. Just 'slipping' into a pair of warm,
comfortable slipper socks at bed-time could save thousands of residents from falling.
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#1 Healthcare Concern... Resident Safety
Reducing slips & falls by providing the correct footwear, is a vital element in today's "Fall Prevention Program." Provide "sure-footed" confidence for both the resident and the caregiver with Med TredsT or Tred MatesT.
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Increase Your Hospital Approval Rating By 80% Just By Changing Hospital Gowns
In a recent survey in Cincinnati, Ohio, 80% of 300 hospital patients reported that what they disliked most about their stay was having had to wear a hospital gown. And what was their problem with the standard hospital gown? The humiliation of exposed body parts.
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Disposable Products vs. Laundry Departments
This question is largely dependant on the size of a hospital, and the short answer is that larger hospitals (who can afford an entire laundry department) sometimes save money by using non-disposable products. But as labor prices increase (especially with the rising cost of health insurance) even the larger hospitals benefit from switching to disposable products.
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Taking Care Of Your Feet
Foot care involves taking special steps to avoid foot problems such as sores, cuts, bunions, and calluses. Good care includes daily examination of the feet, toes, and toenails and choosing shoes and socks or stockings that fit well. People with diabetes have to take special care of their feet because nerve damage and reduced blood flow sometimes mean they will have less feeling in their feet than normal.
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Gloves 101 - Choose the Right Glove!
Donning powders which are used to make gloves easier to pull on and to keep them from sticking together. Can act as a vehicle for the transmission of latex proteins. Typical powders used are cornstarch and oatmeal. Costs more to make powder-free gloves since powders must be removed from the glove.
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Types of Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence (UI) is the involuntary loss of bladder control. It is often a symptom of nerve or structural damage to the urinary system, though this damage can be either chronic or temporary. It is important to understand the types and causes of incontinence to make informed treatment options and the choice of absorbency products easier and more efficient.
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