Medical care of immobile patients is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Taking a patient from the bed onto a wheelchair or to the washroom becomes a tedious job even if the weight of the patient is less than that of the caretaker. However, with the advent of hydraulics and modern technology we have the Invacare 350 stand up lift. How the Invacare GHS350 works The easy to use machine comes with a manual that tells you…
People with anxiety-related issues can gain tremendous benefit from having a specially trained service dog. Service dogs are companion animals that help people who have physical or mental health conditions. A service dog for anxiety can provide a sense of calm, anticipate anxiety attacks, and even fetch medication for their owner. In this article, we look at the benefits of service dogs for people with anxiety. We discuss how to get an anxiety service dog, which breeds make the most…
Flu: People with obesity may be contagious for a longer time New research shows that people who have obesity may carry the influenza A virus for longer periods of time than those who do not have obesity. The study’s findings suggest that obesity influences not only the severity of flu symptoms, but also how the virus spreads.