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5 Best Gait Belts for Elderly That You Can Buy In 2024

When it comes to lifting and transferring patients regularly, a gait belt or transfer belt can be a great assistive device to make transfers more safe and more secure. It works both ways for the patient and the caregiver. It helps the patient feel more secure and balanced while it reduces the strain on the caregiver as they have something sturdy to hold on to. With many options in the market, it’s hard to choose a gait belt suitable for your needs. HPFY brings the 5 best gait transfer belts reviewed for quality by patients and medical professionals.

Patient Safety

Preventing In-Home Patient Falls

Many falls do not cause any injury. However, one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head injury. This further leads to limited activity, reduced mobility, loss of fitness and an induced fear of falling.

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Patient Safety

Best Bed Alarm For Elderly - How To Choose + Product Recommendations

Bed alarms are useful tools that can alert family members or caregivers if a loved one falls or has an accident in bed. Let's see how to choose the best bed alarm for older adults to help keep your loved ones safe and give you peace of mind. READ MORE.

Stroke

How to Spot Signs of a Stroke

Discover the common signs of a stroke and understand why early detection is crucial. Learn how to recognize symptoms and what to do next. READ MORE.

Diabetes Foot Care Diabetes Management

6 Tips On How To Heal Diabetic Wounds At Home

If you or someone you know has diabetes, dealing with foot issues like diabetic wounds and ulcers may be a concern. Here are 6 effective tips for treating diabetic wounds at home.

Incontinence Guide

5 Tips for Coping with Incontinence in Cold Weather

Dealing with incontinence can be particularly challenging during the winter season. The cold weather conditions can exacerbate the symptoms. To manage incontinence comfortably during the cold months, here are a few tips that can come in handy. READ MORE.

Stroke

Experiencing Life After a Mini-Stroke: What to Expect

After suffering a stroke, what should you expect? What are the signs of a stroke? What do I need to do? We have some information for you. READ MORE

Health & Wellness

Tips On How To Exfoliate Skin Naturally

Think of your skin as a canvas and exfoliation as a gentle brushstroke that reveals its true beauty. Here is how to exfoliate your skin naturally. READ MORE.

Pregnancy Care Incontinence Guide

Incontinence During Pregnancy: The What, Why, and How

Incontinence and pregnancy are often juxtaposed. That is because pregnancy can sometimes lead to or aggravate urinary incontinence. Here is what incontinence during pregnancy is and how to manage it. READ MORE.

Health & Wellness

11 Warning Signs of Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium is a mineral important for our bodies. If you have ever wondered if your magnesium is low, here are 11 warning signs of magnesium deficiency. READ MORE.

Immune Health

10 Facts About The Respiratory System

Our respiratory system is important and with respiratory viruses everywhere it’s under attack. What is our pulmonary system? What are the parts of the lungs? We have your info. READ MORE

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