Triton Medical Blog
How Older Adults Can Stay Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is stressful for people of any age. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress
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June is Men’s Health Month: Schedule A Checkup Today!
June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance used to raise awareness about health care for men and focus on encouraging boys, men and their families to practice and implement healthy living decisions, such as exercising and eating healthy. Alarming statistics show that men’s health is at great risk. On
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Coronavirus COVID-19 Customer Advisory Notice
Triton Medical Retail is implementing all protocols issued by the CDC to minimize contamination of COVID-19. We plan to remain open as so many of you need the essential items we offer. We ask that you be mindful of others at this time; if you are coughing, running a fever,
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American Heart Month: Why Connecting is Good for Your Heart
February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. About 90 percent of middle-aged people and more than 74 percent of young adults have one or more risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, high blood
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It’s a New Year! Don’t let limited mobility keep you at home.
It’s a New Year! Don’t let limited mobility keep you at home. Pride Mobility’s Go Chair® is number one for portability, so it’s easy to take with you! Feather-touch disassembly allows you to quickly disassemble the motorized wheelchair into five lightweight pieces with a single hand allowing you to experience
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Today is National Senior Citizens Day! Don’t Text – Call!
Today is a day to let the senior citizens in your life know how much you love and appreciate them – it’s National Senior Citizens Day! National Senior Citizens Day recognizes contributions senior citizens make in communities across the United States. It is annually observed on August 21 and recognizes
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Summer Compression Stocking Tips To Keep You Cool and Healthy
During the months of soaring Florida temperatures it is more important than ever to provide extra support for your leg veins to keep them from weakening and to prevent blood from pooling in the legs. Any vein specialist will confirm that during the heat of the summer already weakened veins
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No Doubt, It’s HOT! Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults
No doubt, it’s HOT… and very humid here in Florida. And too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or have health problems. It is important to get relief from the heat quickly. If not, you might begin to feel confused or
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Checklist: Airline Travel with Portable Oxygen Concentrators
Summer is almost here and many people are looking to travel and get a break from the Central Florida heat. If you use portable oxygen the thought of airline travel can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. We have put together the following checklist to help you
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Why Senior Substance Abuse is Misdiagnosed
There are many reasons elderly people may turn to alcohol or drugs in later life. Children grow up and leave home. It becomes necessary to give up a job or move to a smaller home. Friends grow fewer and farther apart. Physical health fails. A partner of many years gets
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