Unfortunately, for those in a wheelchair, avoiding sores (also known as decubitus ulcers) is an important aspect of an overall health plan. Skin breakdowns can lead to extended periods of time in bed waiting for healing and the truth is, the skin never fully returns...
A few days after the Supreme Court of Canada overturned the prohibition against doctor-assisted suicide, I received a note from a wonderful colleague of mine saying that her closest friend’s 53-year-old son had just died of spinal cancer. Two weeks before his...
When we think of palliative care, we often think it is only for the dead and dying, however new studies are showing that it may in fact extend life. We long have associated palliative care with the end of life, where doctors and patients see it as the end of the road...
Essential Medical Products offers a variety of high quality rehabilitation therapy products that provide comfort and support, including: Positioning products, assessment mats, floor padding, as well as gel and foam padding for assistive technologies are available....
Adding a mattress topper to an existing sleep system increases client comfort, and will also extend the life of your current mattress. Essential Medical Products’ LTC Convolute Mattress Topper is a great solution for medical professionals looking for a...