Triton Medical Blog
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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Hospital Beds and Patient Lifts for Comfort and Security at Home
“Life comes at you fast” is a phrase used by a popular insurance provider but rings all too true as we age. Alzheimers, stroke, MS, ALS, Parkinson’s disease or traumatic brain injuries as a result of falls are all unfortunate conditions that many seniors and their caregivers face. Living out
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The Ultimate Sleep Chair for Health and Relaxation ♥
There is just something about a good night’s sleep that makes us feel energized and ready to tackle whatever the day has in store. Unfortunately, many of us just don’t get that comfortable, “sleep soundly” position in a traditional bed. Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our
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Making your home safer when using Canes, Crutches, and Walkers
Using crutches, a cane, or a walker can help keep your weight off your injured or weak leg, assist with balance, and enable you to perform your daily activities more safely. In the beginning, everything you do may seem more difficult. With just a few tips and a little practice,
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How to get a Clean, Healthy Sleep in the New Year
As we roll into 2019, millions of Americans are sketching out New Year’s resolutions—promising to get more organized, or to do more traveling, or to tuck more money away for the future. Almost a full quarter of Americans will have self-care, including getting more sleep, on their list of resolutions.
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Dry Cough Remedies That You Can Make at Home
Cold weather can cause coughing and lead to dry, unproductive coughing fits. When store-bought remedies are ineffective, or not your first choice for cough relief, home remedies that present a more natural approach to dry cough care may be the answer. If you’re looking for alternative dry cough remedies, consider
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