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As we here at Graham-Field recognize March as National Kidney Month, we want to express our gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and others who care for those that suffer from kidney disease. And with nearly 37 million people experiencing chronic kidney disease¹, and many persons not even realizing they are having a kidney problem, symptoms…
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Did you know that our Lumex® gel wheelchair cushions are made with our non-aqueous proprietary gel, Dura-Gel™? Lumex® wheelchair cushions do not pool, and are made with high density base foam, providing the utmost comfort to wheelchair users. Our cushions are designed with features such as a convoluted foam topper, 4 way stretch top, and…
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The PureTilt patented Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair, designed by an Occupational Therapist to provide safe and independent transitions to facilitate optimal comfort for a patient. A manual tilt wheelchair that has a user-adjusting tilt control so that the wheelchair user can readjust their own posture throughout the day. This is vital for comfort and pressure relief. The…
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Clean hands offend no one Colombian Proverb The simple step of washing our hands with soap and clean running water is vital to protecting our health. For example, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), handwashing reduces the number of people who get sick with diarrhea by 23-40%. This is a serious…
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I was determined to share my positive approach and not let diabetes stand in the way of enjoying my life. Paula Deen According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 34.2 million Americans — just over 1 in 10 — have diabetes, and 88 million American adults — 1 in 3 — have…
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According to The American Physical Therapy Association, inadequate physical activity results in an added $117 billion in health care costs in the U.S. and leads to reduced quality of life for millions of Americans.¹ Therefore, this October, National Physical Therapy Month has the theme of promoting physical activity. The physical therapy community can contribute in…
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To love a person is to learn the song in their heart and sing it to them when they have forgotten. Arne Garborg To lose a memory is to lose the past. That past is filled with a family, accomplishments, and things a person enjoys doing in life. Like a thief, Alzheimer’s — the most…
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You must always remember you are braver than you believe. Stronger than you seem Christopher Robin When children receive a diagnosis of cancer, our hearts collectively break. Worldwide, about 400,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer each year.¹ Since September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, what are the facts? The Facts Cancer is the…
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Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been David Bowie Back in 1992, Healthy Aging® Month was first observed as a way to draw attention to the importance of healthy lifestyles for adults, 45-plus. Since no one wants to be considered old, what should those of us over…
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“Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, and I’m sensitive” Cara Delevingne Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease (a disease with an unclear cause that is characterized by inflammation caused by dysfunction of the immune system) that causes inflammation in the body. There may be visible signs of the inflammation such as raised plaques (plaques may look different…
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