Have you noticed your legs or feet looking puffy, red, or unusually swollen? Seeing your calves or ankles bloat up can certainly be concerning, but it’s a common issue, especially as we age. Often, simple lifestyle adjustments, including a balanced diet and regular physical activity, can significantly relieve uncomfortable symptoms and boost your overall quality
If your loved one needs help getting around the house, the bathroom can be a cause for concern. Installing grab bars to avoid falls is an important preventive step to take as you make the home safer. Many people forget to consider what the optimal height of the grab bars should be for their loved
Caring for someone with a neurodegenerative disease presents various home safety challenges. If you want to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, it’s crucial to create an environment that’s open, easy to navigate, and free of potential hazards. As a caregiver, it’s necessary to enhance safety throughout your entire home, but today we’re focusing
What our home safety guide covers Our guide to home safety addresses common questions and challenges caregivers face when it comes to fall prevention. We’ll cover product recommendations that can make a big impact at home, and offer instructions on how to use or install them. You can shop mobility assistance products like walkers or
If you or your loved one experiences swelling in their body that leads to fluid dripping from the skin, that might be weeping edema. This condition is a sign that you or your loved one should see a healthcare professional who can determine the cause of the swelling and fluid buildup and recommend treatment. This
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, are wounds that appear on the body as a result of inactivity for extended periods. Your doctor may refer to them as “decubitus ulcers.” The term “bedsores” actually comes from their main cause: when someone is bedridden for an extended period, the pressure of their body against the mattress
Wound care is something all people need from time to time. If you fall and scrape your knee, cut yourself while making dinner, or have a wound from surgery to tend to, it’s important to know how to clean and care for the injury to prevent infection and other serious issues. As a caregiver, wound
Honey’s remarkable medicinal benefits have been recognized for over 5,000 years. This natural sweetener, long used in traditional medicine, finally received FDA clearance in 2011. This significant milestone was achieved when Derma Sciences, Inc., a New Jersey-based medical devices company, introduced their innovative MEDIHONEY® hydrogel to the market. Today, medical-grade honey products are a trusted solution in
Aging skin is a common concern, but for those with diabetes, it comes with unique challenges. Diabetes increases your risk of skin disorders; fluctuating blood sugar often leads to dryness, roughness, and itching. High blood sugar can also cause poor circulation and nerve damage, reducing sensation and making unnoticed cuts, cracks, or ulcers a serious
Cleansing wipes offer a simple yet effective way to maintain personal hygiene and soothe irritated skin, especially for those with limited mobility or incontinence. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right ones? From scented to unscented, flushable to non-flushable, and those enriched with lotions like aloe, the choices can be overwhelming. At Carewell,