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All New Prevail Nexus Underpad

Posted by Brooke Phillips on May 1, 2013 under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

Coming in Summer 2013!

Prevail Nexus Underpad coming soon to Total Home Care Supplies!

We’re excited to announce that Total Home Care Supplies will soon be carrying the Prevail Nexus Underpad!

This extra large, 30 x 36 inch underpad features maximum absorbency, outstanding strength and super softness. Its printed backsheet upgrade gives the look and feel of true fabric. The Prevail Nexus Underpad is soft, absorbent and strong – making it an all-in-one product. Nexus underpads come 10 to a bag, or 40 to a case.

All Prevail underpads are designed to protect beds, chairs and other surfaces. They feature a bonded construction mat that reduces top sheet separation and clumping. For additional comfort and improved skin health, Prevail underpads also feature a soft, yet strong, cloth-like top sheet with a flat seal around the pad, so there are no plastic edges exposed to the skin.

Check back with us soon to try the new Prevail Nexus Underpad. For more underpads and other incontinence supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. You can count on reliable, fast, discreet shipping – and all orders over $40 ship free, guaranteed!

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First Quality Prevail Pant Liners

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Fast, Free, Discreet Shipping

First Quality Prevail Pant Liners offer discreet leakage protection for those managing light to moderate incontinence. Prevail Pant Liners are contoured to curve with the body for a more comfortable fit, and feature a patented QUICK WICK layer that pulls moisture away from the skin. Soft, breathable zones allow air to freely migrate to the wearer, helping maintain skin wellness. A full-length adhesive strip secures the pant liner in the wearer’s own underwear, and the soft, cloth-like outer fabric reduces the risk of skin irritation. First Quality Prevail Pant Liners are highly absorbent and 100% latex free.

Soft, breathable zones allow air to freely migrate
QUICK WICK with MaxSoft layer pulls moisture away from the skin
Soft, cloth-like outer fabric reduces the risk of skin irritation
100% Latex Free for sensitive skin

TotalHomeCareSupplies.com currently offers Prevail Pant Liners in two sizes:

FQ PL-113 LARGE PLUS 96/Case $46.02
FQ PL-100 SMALL 208/Case $65.00

We provide reliable, fast, discreet shipping right to your front door, and all orders over $40 ship completely free, guaranteed. Never worry about running out of incontinence supplies again: sign up for EZ ship today, and schedule easy, automatic deliveries of your Prevail incontinence products. For more incontinence supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

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Hollister m9 Deodorizer Drops

Posted by Brooke Phillips on April 30, 2013 under Ostomy Care | Be the First to Comment

Hollister m9 Deodorizer Drops on sale at Total Home Care Supplies

Concerned about ostomy odor? Quick and discreet, Hollister m9 Deodorizer Drops are highly effective in eliminating odors from your ostomy bag. M9 odor eliminator drops are safe and convenient to use. Simply place a few drops of m9 into your clean ostomy pouch, then apply. A few drops per wearing is adequate to eliminate odor.

Highly effective in eliminating odors
Safe and convenient to use; add drops of m9 to pouch before applying
Economical; a few drops per wearing is adequate to eliminate odor

A user review of Hollister m9 deodorizer drops gives it 5 out of 5 stars: ‘This product does exactly what it is meant to do. I started by using the maximum recommended amount of 12 drops and found out that you need just a little (about 4 drops) to do the job. The odor was eliminated completely!’

Hollister m9 Deodorizer Drops are available in an 8oz bottle at Total Home Care Supplies:

HS 7717 8 ounce bottle $20.02

For more Hollister colostomy products and ostomy supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. We offer reliable, fast, discreet shipping on all orders – and orders over $40 ship completely free, guaranteed! For ostomy resources and assistance, please visit our Ostomy Care blog on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

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Food Spotlight: Blueberries and Your Brain

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Could berries be medically-proven brain boosters? According to several recent studies, blueberries and strawberries – two berries high in flavonoids called anthocyanidins – appear to reduce cognitive decline in older adults. Anthocyanidins are plant compounds with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. A long-term study of over 16,000 participants over 70 years old suggests that cognitive aging could be delayed by up to 2.5 years in elderly who regularly consume the flavonoid-rich berries.

In a shorter study, researchers at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center found the memory function of older adults with early memory decline was boosted by drinking the juice of wild blueberries for 12 weeks.

A much larger long-term study of over 134,000 women and 47,000 men found that those eating at least one serving a week reduce their risk of developing high blood pressure by 10%. Participants consuming the highest amounts of anthocyanins (found mainly in blueberries and strawberries in the US) were 8% less likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure than those consuming the lowest amounts. The effect was even stronger in participants under 60, and the effect was strongest for those who consumed blueberries as opposed to strawberries.

Curious about how anthocyanins work? See this in-depth article on antioxidant health benefits. Blueberries are one of the richest sources of anthocyanins, although other contributing sources include blood oranges and orange juice, raspberries, tea, red wine and apples. Packed with vitamin C, vitamin K and fiber, blueberries get their color from the rich density of anthocyanins.

For more everyday foods that improve memory and boost brain power, see this article on the Five Best Foods for your Brain. For more health information and useful tips, visit our Resources Blog on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

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Prevail Adult Diapers Promo Code

Posted by Brooke Phillips on April 26, 2013 under Promotions | Be the First to Comment

April Prevail Promo Code at Total Home Care Supplies

Last days of April Promotion!! From now until April 30^th, use promo code APRILFQ10 to save 10% off of all Prevail incontinence products at Total Home Care Supplies. Products for sale include Prevail Diapers, Prevail Underpads, Prevail Boxers, Breezers Diapers, PerFit Underwear, adult incontinence washcloths and more.

Looking for a customer recommendation? The Prevail Adult Extra Pull-Up is a top-selling customer favorite with a 98% customer satisfaction rate. These adult pull ups are sold in 5 different sizes ranging from small to 2XL, with the largest size fitting up to an 80 inch waist.

There’s a low, flat-rate shipping of $5.50 for all orders under $40 – and all orders over $40 ship completely free, in discreet, unmarked boxes right to your doorstep. Most products ship the same business day that you place your order, and are mailed from the closest distribution center. Once your order has shipped, TotalHomeCareSupplies will e-mail you a shipping confirmation with a tracking number, so that you can track your order every step of the way.

To take advantage of this special promotion:

Add all your Prevail items to the shopping cart and select “Secure Checkout”
Enter your Billing and Shipping Information, and click “Save”
Enter promo code: APRILFQ10 and click “Apply”

For more Prevail products and incontinence supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

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Fitting Fitness Into a Busy Schedule

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Image courtesy of the American Council on Exercise

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard that exercise is good for you – and that regular exercise is best. What’s the best time to exercise? Anytime! Of course for most of us, actually finding time to exercise is a workout by itself. With days crammed full of work, family and errands, personal activities like exercise tend to be the first on the chopping block.

Enter: walking. Even with a busy schedule, you can find creative ways to fit in a couple of quick 10-minute walking sessions, and presto! You’re on an exercise program. The US Department of Health and Human Services, the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine have all agreed that two 10-minute walking sessions will benefit us almost as much as one 20-minute session. You just need to fit in a total of 2½ hours over the course of a week (that’s about 20 minutes a day). What are the health benefits of walking? Surprisingly, just walking daily improves cholesterol, boosts bone strength, lowers blood pressure, helps prevent weight gain and increases energy and stamina. It also reduces glaucoma risk, halves your odds of catching a cold, and even reduces your risk for Alzheimer’s and colon cancer, among other benefits.

You can squeeze in those 10–15 minute sessions by stretching your legs around the neighborhood after work, walking to a lunch spot that’s 10 minutes away or heading to the corner store for a few items. Instead of trying to find the closest parking spot when you’re going to the store or out to meet friends, park a little further away and use the extra time you would have spent searching for a close spot to walk there. If you take the bus, get off a stop early. Here are a few more creative scheduling suggestions:

During the work day, take the long way to the copier or restroom. Walk over to talk to someone instead of calling. Instead of a coffee break, take a 10-minute walk break! You’ll burn a few extra calories and help prevent the muscle stiffness that comes from sitting in a chair all day.
To catch up with an old friend, schedule a walk together. It’s a great way to get some exercise and fresh air while you’re enjoying each other’s company. Chances are that you’ll be so focused on the conversation that you’ll walk farther than you planned.
Discuss business plans with colleagues while going for a short walk instead of sitting at a desk. See if you can develop a new corporate culture of “walking meetings.”
On weekends, take a family walk and reconnect with your family members. If the kids want to go to the park or a friend’s house, great! Walk together to get there.
Turn shopping into an aerobic activity. Shopping is walking, so don’t stop for 10 minutes straight and before you know it, you’ve worked in one of your daily sessions. Check with your local mall for mall walker programs, and you’ll have company.

Have any other creative walking suggestions? We’d love to hear them!

For more health information and useful tips, visit our Resources Blog on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. To shop for incontinence, ostomy, urological or wound supplies, visit our Total Home Care Supplies web store.

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Cognitive Decline at 45? Six Ways To Protect Your Aging Brain

Posted by Brooke Phillips on April 25, 2013 under Resources | Read the First Comment

It’s no surprise to any of us that our memory and comprehension skills deteriorate as we age. However, surprising new research reports that mental decline may start much earlier than was previously believed – possibly as early as age 45! With so many of us working longer and living longer, preventing cognitive decline is increasingly important. Fortunately, what’s good for our hearts is often good for our brains. Read on for six easy ways to protect your aging brain:

Education. Keep mentally active! Our brains produce twice the number of neurons they’ll will need in childhood, but only neurons that are reinforced with use will remain. Take a class in something new, read a book on something that intrigues you, or take a few minutes for a morning crossword puzzle over coffee. Constantly learning and challenging your brain will help you retain neurons and fight age-related cognitive decline.
Exercise. People who suffer from one or more risk factors for heart disease – including obesity, high blood pressure or high cholesterol – are not only at an increased risk for heart attack and stroke, but their risk of dementia skyrockets, too. Just walking regularly for 30-45 minutes 3-5 times a week can protect both your heart and your brain. Now that’s an investment with high returns! See this article on the health benefits of walking, and for a 6 week beginner walking plan.
Rest. Sleep deprivation early in life is linked to memory loss as we age. And losing just two hours of sleep a night – sleeping 6 hours instead of 8 – will hinder your thinking and memory the next day. Sleep deprivation is also linked to higher risks of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Make adequate, restful sleep a priority! 8 hours a night may help prevent memory loss in both the immediate and long term.
Healthy Diet. Just like with exercise, what benefits the body also benefits the brain. Eat a healthy diet, keep indulgences within moderation, maintain healthy cholesterol levels and your memory will thank you! New research is showing that certain foods boost cognitive function, too – see this article on the 5 best foods for your brain.
Reduce Stress. Chronic stress drives our bodies to release corticosteroids (stress hormones). Over time, or in large quantities, these hormones will wear away the neurons in the hippocampus as well as weaken our immune systems. So if you’re managing chronic stress, it’s not only affecting your health – it’s also potentially damaging your memory and increasing your rate of cognitive decline. Take stress seriously! Here are 23 scientifically-backed ways to reduce chronic stress.
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure). As we age, our brains actually lose weight and begin to shrink; most of the weight lost is water. (Unfortunately, drinking more water won’t change this – although drinking water has powerful health benefits.) That brain shrinkage usually leads to worsened cognitive abilities, which is partly why the older we get, the more our memories fail. Hypertension actually speeds up normal brain shrinkage, increasing the rate of cognitive decline. Fortunately, everything that’s recommended above will also work to reduce hypertension: a healthy diet, exercise, reducing stress, getting adequate rest and so on. For some people, medication is also necessary to help reduce their blood pressure. If you have questions about medication, talk to your primary care physician.

For more health information and useful tools, please visit our Resources Blog on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. For brand-name incontinence, ostomy, urological or wound supplies, visit our Total Home Care Supplies web store.

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Free Adult Diaper Sizing Guide

Posted by Brooke Phillips on April 22, 2013 under BladderMatters | 3 Comments to Read

At Total Home Care Supplies, we know it can be difficult finding the right incontinence product in your size. That’s why we’ve created two new Total Home Care Supplies Prevail Sizing Guides to help you find the ideal product for your height and weight.

Our new Prevail Sizing Guides are designed to help you find your size in two categories: Adult Pull Ups and Adult Diapers. To find Adult Protective Underwear and Pull Ups in your perfect size, refer to the Prevail Sizing Guide for Protective Underwear. For Adult Briefs and Adult Diapers, refer to the Prevail Sizing Guide for Adult Briefs. Once you’ve determined the correct size, you can see our full line of Prevail Incontinence Products here.

Prevail by First Quality incontinence products offer premium quality materials and features at an economical price. The Prevail incontinence line is designed to meet all types of incontinence needs, and products come in small, medium, large, extra-large and bariatric sizes. Try a sample for only $3 and receive a $9 coupon off your next order! For more low-cost incontinence supplies, please visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. All products are delivered quickly and discreetly to your home – and shipping is completely free on all orders over $40!

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Walking Tips & Tidbits: How to Warm Up, Stretch and Cool Down

Posted by Brooke Phillips on April 19, 2013 under Resources | Be the First to Comment

Image courtesy of the American Council on Exercise

Are you walking your way to better health? Just like with any exercise program, warming up and cooling down with gentle stretches is important. You can prevent injury, improve circulation and range of motion, and speed the healing of sore muscles simply by gently stretching the muscles you use for walking. Here are some key warm ups, cool downs and stretching exercises recommended by the American Council on Exercise and the American Heart Association:

Warm Up

Begin with low-intensity aerobic activity that warms up the muscles you will be using during your workout. If you’re a walker, this simply means you should walk at an easy pace for the first few minutes of your walk. Once your muscles start to feel warm and loose, gradually increase your pace. The duration of your warm-up should depend on the intensity of your walk and your fitness level.

Stretching

Flexibility exercises may be included after your warm-up, or, even better, at the end of your walk. Stretching muscles after warming them up with low-intensity aerobic activity will produce a better stretch since the rise in muscle temperature and circulation increases muscle elasticity, making them more pliable. Be sure to choose flexibility exercises that stretch the primary muscles you will be using during your workout. Great stretches for walking include: hamstrings, Achilles tendons and calves, hip flexors, abductors, as well as upper body stretches such as opening the chest and stretching the low back. (Never stretch until the point of pain! Gently stretch until you feel resistance, and hold the stretch there.)

Stretches for Walking:

Hamstring Stretch: Prop one foot up on a low secure bench or stair step. Stand tall. Keeping your chest high, hips square and tailbone lifted, bend forward from your hips. Feel a stretch in the back of your thigh or knee. Hold 20–30 seconds on each leg.
Calf Stretch: Stand facing a wall with both hands on it. Position one foot forward (knee bent) and the other leg back with the leg straight, toes pointing at the wall. With your stomach tight, lean in toward the wall until you feel a stretch in the lower part of the back leg. Hold 20–30 seconds on each leg.
Shoulder Rolls: Lift your shoulders up toward your ears, then down and backwards in a circular motion. Repeat 5–10 times. Perform with both shoulders simultaneously or alternate right and left.
Hip Flexor Stretch: Lunge forward with one leg, knee bent. The back leg can stay straight or bend slightly. Push your hips forward until you feel a stretch in front of your back thigh near the groin. Keep your torso upright and your front knee behind your toes. Hold 20–30 seconds on each leg.
Abductor (inner thigh) stretch: Keeping your torso upright, lunge to one side with a bent knee over the toe. Keep your other leg straight. Push your weight to the “bent knee” side until you feel a stretch in the inner thigh of your straight leg. Hold 20–30 seconds on each leg.
Chest stretch: Place your fingertips lightly on the back of your head. Push your elbows back while squeezing with your upper back until you feel a stretch in your chest near your underarms. Hold for 20-30 seconds. Another option is to stand in a corner with one hand or elbow on each wall. Your feet should be 1½–2 feet away from the corner in a split stance. Keeping your back straight and tummy pulled in, lean into the wall until you feel a stretch in your chest near your underarms. Hold for 20–30 seconds.

Cool Down

The purpose of a cool-down is to lower the heart rate and metabolism slowly, which helps to avoid blood pooling, cramping or stiffness after a workout. By cooling down, you ensure circulation is maintained to vital organs so you’re less likely to become lightheaded or dizzy. The heart is also protected by cooling down because it reduces high concentrations of hormones, like adrenaline. A great way to cool down after walking is to go at a slower pace and to stretch the muscles that you just worked.

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Prevail StretchFit Comfort Supreme Diapers

Posted by Brooke Phillips on April 18, 2013 under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

Prevail StretchFit Comfort Supreme Diaper Coming Soon to Total Home Care Supplies!

Total Home Care Supplies will soon be selling the new Prevail Stretchfit Comfort Supreme Diaper! The Stretchfit Comfort Supreme Diaper is an upgrade to the Prevail Stretchfit Brief. It comes with several new “Comfort Supreme” premium feature upgrades, including:

Hypoallergenic SkinSmart Fabric containing Aloe, Chamomile and Vitamin E for skin wellness.
Odor Guard Technology that helps prevent and lock away odors before they happen.
Easy Read Wetness Indicator with new, fast-acting technology that gives a clear indication when the brief is wet.
Premium Diamond Pattern to give the look and feel of true underwear.
Discreet Color/Sizing Coding indicates the size of the diaper by pattern color, for quick, easy identification.

In addition to these premium comfort upgrades, the StretchFit Comfort Supreme Diaper is made from a new, softer stretchy material that has greater stretch. This means that StretchFit Comfort Supreme Diaper Size B will now fit up to 70 inches around the waist.

Total Home Care Supplies will sell the new Stretchfit Comfort Supremes in the following sizes:

FQ SF-A SIZE A (fits a 32-54 inch waist) 96/CS $77.28
FQ SF-B SIZE B (fits a 49-68 inch waist) 96/CS $77.28

We offer reliable, fast, discreet shipping on all orders – and orders over $40 ship completely free, guaranteed! Never worry about running out of incontinence supplies again: sign up for EZ ship, and schedule easy, automatic deliveries of your preferred incontinence products. For more incontinence supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

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