Tag: graham-field

  • 300-New-250-Wheelchair-Weight-Header-Graham-Field

    Uh-oh. The title says it all. We have a collective weight problem in the United States, and we’re not losing it any time soon. The impact of our nation’s expanding waistline is spilling over into the healthcare field, not just in terms of co-morbidity factors associated with excess weight, but also in terms of the…

  • pill-popping-prevention-elderly-lady

    We’ve all read tragic stories of famous people having deadly encounters with prescription drugs. Some recent ones that come to mind are Heath Ledger, Brittany Murphy, Michael Jackson, and Ana Nicole Smith. Like me, you may have thought how sad it is for someone so successful to have an addiction. We make these assumptions without…

  • Color plays an important role in the tone and comfort of your extended care environment. See the soothing factors that color provides above in this renovation project we recently completed.

    Color trends begin in high fashion, then move on to interiors. They take off from the runway to a residential setting, then on to hospitality and extended care. Our interior design experts at Basic American are well-versed in the psychology of color, and share the subtle effects that color has on your healthcare environment below. The Psychology of Color…

  • Note: The following is part of a series of Customer Success Stories we are sharing as encouragement and inspiration for current and future Basic American clients.  Learn more about our complimentary interior design services here.  We hope you enjoy this interview with Basic American Marketing Manager Nancy Prossick. We arrived at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton…

  • When choosing a mattress (Therapeutic Support Surface) for medical purposes, whether at home or in a facility, there are a few key functions and features to consider. Comfort For starters, though very subjective, you should definitely consider comfort. Just like the mattress you sleep on every night in your home, the medical mattress’s main purpose…

  • retail-cash-business-bathroom-products-graham-field-header

    Who would have thought there’d be cash hiding in the bathroom? There most certainly is via retail — you just have to know where to look. You won’t find it under the sink, but you WILL find opportunity lurking in your retail store, courtesy of your customer’s powder room. Here are the three most common places: Product! Carry…

  • Fall-Prevention-Tips-Graham-Field

    Taking care of older family members or being a caretaker, whether in the home or a facility, means keeping them safe and helping them stay independent. Did you know that every year, one in every three adults over the age of 65 falls, which can lead to injuries such as hip fractures, head trauma and…

  • blood-pressure-reading-graham-field-labtron-3

    Approximately one-third of US adults have hypertension, and more than two-thirds of this group are unaware they are affected. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is sometimes called “the silent killer” because high blood pressure frequently harms the body without causing visible symptoms. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to stroke, kidney damage, vision loss, memory loss, fluid in the lungs, angina, erectile…

  • New-Showroom-Graham-Field-Basic-American

    Planning a new addition to your extended care facility? Or perhaps you are undertaking a remodel of your community areas? Let our interior design experts at Basic American assist with the selection and style of your community fixtures and finishing touches. We offer these complimentary advisory services to assist our clients with creating a warm and…