Deep Vein Thrombosis is a painful and scary condition. We want you to 1. Know what it is and 2. Know how to prevent it… before it ever happens. DVT can affect anyone. What is it? Simply, it’s a blood clot, usually in the leg, always in the veins that are deep in your body. You might […]
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How to Put Your Socks On with YourSocksOn
Do you wear socks? Of course you do. Have you ever had an injury and not been able to put your socks on? Maybe you have, maybe that’s why you’re here. To the average individual, putting socks on is so simple, you wouldn’t even give it a second thought. Until… your sock-putting-on power is gone. […]
Pushing Time Limits in Elder Care isn’t Fair to the Patients
When it comes to the term elder care, there are many things I consider to be important. Because at some stage, we’re all going to be in the need of care, whether we are currently young or old. Working in care is not always easy. Nowadays, there’s always a discussion about time. We’re trying to squeeze the […]
What are compression socks and what do they do?
If you’re wondering the same question, you’re not alone. What are they for? Who wears them and why? How do you know whether it’s something you need? Most importantly, we suggest you ask your doctor first about compression socks and whether you need them! Secondly, we’d like to provide a quick snapshot to educate you on […]
3 Ways to Keep Freedom and Independence for the Elderly
How can independence be kept for those who are aging? Maintaining freedom is a big concern for many who have spent the latter part of their years caring and looking after their family! Understandably, losing self-esteem can be a concern as well, when elderly loved ones are unable to do tasks and errands that they’d […]
5 Ways to Make Life Easier for Senior Care Nurses
We know that nurses sometimes have it rough! Making the rounds, cleaning things up, working with patients that, well, are sometimes less than patient! But you do it because you love helping others. There are those amazingly gratifying moments when things go right and you’ve made someone’s day and they break into a smile, just […]
NHS has new, tighter compression stockings
A quick update from the sales team. Last week they visited an NHS hospital to demonstrate the Compression Socks On dressing aid. The lead nurse watched and quietly said “But the new compression stockings are much more elasticated than the one you just demonstrated.” We offered to try the new NHS compression tights immediately – […]