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5 Ways How TENS Unit Can Help With Chronic Pain

Are you, or someone you know, suffering from chronic pain? Did you know that there are millions of Americans that suffer from chronic pain as well? The last thing anyone wants to do is live a life filled with chronic pain. And while the typical treatments include medications and surgery, there is an effective alternative for treating your pain. That treatment is a TENS unit. A Tens Unit is a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator that uses a low-voltage electrical current to help alleviate some of the worst chronic pains. So, If you are ready to improve your quality of life, then it is time you

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6 Simple Ways To Improve Bathroom Safety For Seniors

Do you live with a senior family member? Do you have senior family members coming for a visit? Are you worried about how accessible and safe your bathroom is? As humans, we are all prone to accidents. Tripping, slipping, and stumbling, we have all been there and done that before. But, as we get older, we slowly become even more prone to accidents and getting hurt. So, the question remains, is there anything we can do to ensure our beloved elders are safe while using the restroom? Here are 6 Ways to Improve Bathroom Safety for Seniors (whether you are living with them or not).

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5 Ways to Keep Your Young Children Healthy as Flu Season Arrives

With flu season in full swing, all parents must do their best to keep their young ones safe and healthy. But that is not an easy task to do. First, young kids touch anything they can get their little hands-on, then they touch their faces and mouths.  Though sometimes tricky, Parents should ensure that their children wash their hands with soap and water often, helping to eliminate germs whenever possible.  But that is only half of it! There are many other ways parents can ensure their kids stay healthy this flu season! Staying up to date on vaccines. One way to ensure your child stays safe

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Helpful Dining Aids for Patients with Alzheimer’s

If your patient or loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s is experiencing a reduction in caloric intake due to a decreased appetite or loss of hand-eye coordination, getting a daily dose of healthy nutrition can be a real struggle. Fortunately, there are dining aids that can help stimulate the individual’s appetite while making coordination efforts easier for fewer spills and drops. From adaptive dinner plates to nosey cups, we will highlight the features that could make a dramatic difference at your next meal as well as where to find them in Roswell, Georgia. Nosey CupsDrinking from a cup can be a tricky process when you suffer

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Which Style of Walking Cane is Right for You?

There are a wide variety of reasons that a person may find it difficult to walk without additional support. Pain, injury, or mobility concerns as well as other medical conditions can result in a need for added stability from a walking cane when standing, sitting, or walking. As such times arise, this guide can help you discover the type of walking cane that is best for you. The right walking cane can provide excellent support and stability, making it a lot easier to get around while reducing discomfort or fear of falling. Also, walking canes are a breeze to store and use. However, with so many different types

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Hospital Grade Skincare is Now Available at Your Local Medical Supply Store

ME MediChoice® is a family-oriented company dedicated to creating skincare products for those with sensitivities and compromised skin. The products are trusted and preferred by hospitals and medical professionals as they contain high-quality ingredients that are effective yet gentle when contacting the skin. Discover more about these and all of the reasons the owners of Northside Medical Supply, a local medical supply company in Roswell, Georgia, suggest the ME MediChoice® brand for residents and visitors looking for the best skincare for all skin types. Healthy medical skin care products start with natural ingredients. The team at ME MediChoice® not only holds the strictest standards for their ingredients,

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5 Tips to Make Your Home More Handicap Accessible

If a recent injury or surgery has reduced your mobility or balance, your home or office can suddenly seem unsafe with crowded hallways and slippery hard surfaces. The good news is these small handicap accessible changes can make getting around safer and more enjoyable for all.  In the HallwayWhile hallway tables, shelves, and cabinets are convenient for storing items or organizing a collection of shoes and umbrellas, cluttered hallways can make entering or passing through the home a variable obstacle course for wheelchairs. One way to reduce the stress of trying to safely get around the house while using mobility aids is to clear out

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Walker vs Rollator – Which is Right for You?

Both walkers and rollators can help an individual balance while offering light to moderate support when walking in a forward direction. So, how do you know which to choose? This guide highlights the differences between these two mobility devices as well as how to accessorize for convenience and comfort. What is a Walker?A walker has a four-leg frame and offers light to moderate support when walking in a forward direction. Some walkers come with two wheels allowing the individual to lift the back legs and lean forward to push the device. Others have no wheels and require lifting the device up and outward to move

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7 Reasons to Shop Locally for Roswell, Georgia Residents

Convenience, knowledgeable staff members, and a quaint small-town vibe are a few benefits the residents of Roswell, Georgia enjoy while shopping locally. But, did you know supporting locally owned businesses can also build a foundation for a thriving community? Check out the top ways buying products from small businesses can make a big impact. 1) Discover Unique FindsOne of the most fun reasons to shop locally is the high chance of finding unique gift items and useful tools you never knew you needed before and now cannot imagine being without. Looking for these items is difficult online because of an overwhelming number of URLs to

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4 Items That Help You Stay Safe From Omicron

The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus produced a dramatic surge in January hospitalizations in a number of states including Georgia. While the hope is that the worst of this virus has passed, there is always a risk the Omicron or another variant will continue to spread rapidly leaving a wake of lasting damaging effects to the health of many exposed individuals of varying demographics. The good news is these 4 items have been shown to provide some protection against COVID-19 and other harmful germs. 1) Face MasksRemember in the early days of COVID-19 when face masks were proposed to the general public as an

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