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ABC Honors Military Veterans With “Home For The Holidays” Campaign

Posted by Brooke Phillips on December 20, 2013 under Resources | Be the First to Comment

Do you support our military veterans? Then you won’t want to miss ABC’s “Home For The Holidays” Online Exclusive. Throughout the month of December, the ABC network is honoring our nation’s heroes with their annual “Home For The Holidays” campaign. Each year, ABC welcomes our military veterans home for the holidays by sharing holiday greetings from some of the network’s biggest stars. They’re also supporting Disney’s “Heroes Work Here” initiative – a company-wide commitment to hire, train and support returning veterans. Disney’s initiative recognizes the commitment and dedication of our military veterans and values the leadership skills gained through military service.

This year, ABC decided to expand the “Home For The Holidays” campaign to sponsor five short films written, directed and produced by talented U.S. veterans. Each digital short is centered around the theme of military veterans coming home for the holidays, and their veteran creators were mentored through the filmmaking process by experienced teams from ABC. For added starpower, the Grammy-award winning country group Lady Antebellum recorded the official anthem of the “Home For The Holidays” campaign!

Here’s the first of the five stories, told by U.S. Army First Lieutenant Donna Bachler:

To see more film shorts and to learn about the veterans behind them, visit ABC’s “Home For The Holidays” Online Exlusive.

On behalf of Total Home Care Supplies, we would like to thank all U.S. veterans for their service to this great nation. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Welcome Home!

Little Dot: A Kitten With Spina Bifida

Posted by Brooke Phillips on December 16, 2013 under Caregiver Corner | Be the First to Comment

Photo courtesy of www.facebook.com/dot.the.kitten

Caregivers come in all shapes and sizes, and so do the miracles that inspire our devotion. We found today’s inspiration in the touching story of a sweet kitten named Little Dot. Little Dot was born with Spina Bifida, a rare birth defect involving the spinal column that occurs during pregnancy. In Dot’s case, her vertebral arch was unable to fuse normally, leaving her incontinent and without the use of her hind legs.

Little Dot doesn’t let her disability stop her, and loves to play, climb, chase and cuddle like any other kitten! She often wears diapers and uses little wheelchair designed for her tiny frame. Check out this cute video of her playing with a ribbon:

Thanks to Tabby’s Place Cat Sanctuary, she was recently adopted into a loving home with people who are prepared to care for her special needs. See more photos and videos of Little Dot exploring the world on her Facebook page.

Do you have a special caregiving story to share? We’d love to hear it!

For more information about Spina Bifida, visit the Spina Bifida Association. Find the latest caregiver resources and support in Total HomeCare Supplies’ Caregiver Corner.

Best Holiday Gifts for Caregivers

Posted by Brooke Phillips on December 11, 2013 under Caregiver Corner | Be the First to Comment

Finding the right gift for someone you love can be a challenge. Caregivers devote so much time, love and attention to those in their care that often they have little free time to themselves. The best holiday gift for the caregiver in your life may simply be help from friends and family – but how do you turn that help into a stocking-stuffer?

The Alzheimer’s Association has created an easy, printable Caregiver Coupon Book for the holiday season! Just click, print, and present in any way you wish. Caregiver coupons include:

A Home-Cooked Meal
A Free Day of Caregiving for “Me Time” or Time with Friends
30 Minutes of Relaxation
A Helpline Call on Behalf of the Caregiver
3 Hours of Respite Care
Chauffeur for the Day
Coffee Breaks and more!

To download the complete Caregivers Coupon Book, visit the Alzheimer’s Association Blog, or download this Alzheimer’s Association Holiday Coupon Book in PDF format.

For more Caregiver support and resources, visit Caregiver Corner on the TotalHomeCareSupplies Blog.

December Promotion at Total Home Care Supplies

Posted by Brooke Phillips on December 5, 2013 under Promotions | Read the First Comment

OUR GIFT TO YOU

Happy Holidays from Total HomeCareSupplies! As our gift to you, take $8 off all orders over $100 with promo code HOLIDAY on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. As always, enjoy free shipping on all orders over $40!

From now through December 31^st, take $8 off all incontinence supplies, ostomy products, urological supplies and wound care supplies, including best selling products by Prevail, Depends, Hollister, Coloplast, ConvaTec, 3M, Kendall and many more. All home care supplies are shipped in discreet, unmarked packages right to your doorstep. Most products ship the same business day that you place your order, and are mailed from the closest distribution center.

Here’s how to use this December coupon:

Add all your items to the shopping cart and select “Secure Checkout”
Enter your Billing and Shipping Information, and click “Save”
Enter promo code: HOLIDAY and click “Apply”
For orders over $40, shipping is always free!

Thank you for being a loyal customer. We know you have many options when you shop, and we appreciate your business.

Care More. Spend Less. TotalHomeCareSupplies.com

Total Home Care Supplies Cyber Monday Sale

Posted by Brooke Phillips on December 2, 2013 under Promotions | Be the First to Comment

CARE MORE, SPEND LESS

It’s Monday, but it’s ok…. because it’s Cyber Monday! Shop online today to save gas, skip the store crowds and spend more time at home with the ones you love. Use Promo code “CYBER13” to take 5% off all incontinence supplies, ostomy products, urological supplies and wound care supplies on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. There’s no order minimum! As always, enjoy free shipping on all orders over $40.

Looking to save even more? Take 7% off all orders over $200 with promo code “THCS7“! Sale ends December 3rd.

Use these Cyber Monday coupons on best selling products by Prevail, Depends, Hollister, Coloplast, ConvaTec, 3M, Kendall and many more. All home care supplies are shipped in discreet, unmarked packages right to your doorstep. Most products ship the same business day that you place your order, and are mailed from the closest distribution center.

To take advantage of these special Cyber Monday Savings:

Go to Total Home Care Supplies
Add all your items to the shopping cart and select “Secure Checkout”
Enter your Billing and Shipping Information, and click “Save”
Enter promo code: CYBER13 or THCS7 and click “Apply”
For orders over $40, shipping is always free!

CYBER MONDAY SAVINGS

Posted by Brooke Phillips on November 27, 2013 under Promotions | Be the First to Comment

Why hassle with store crowds when you can save BIG online this weekend? From Now through December 3^rd, save 5% off all orders on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com, no minimum! Use Promo Code CYBER13 to take 5% off all incontinence supplies, ostomy products, urological supplies and wound care supplies. As always, enjoy free shipping on all orders over $40!

Looking to save even more? Click here for our special Cyber Monday Bonus Coupon

To take advantage of these Cyber Monday Savings:

Add all your items to the shopping cart and select “Secure Checkout”
Enter your Billing and Shipping Information, and click “Save”
Enter promo code: CYBER13 and click “Apply”
For orders over $40, shipping is always free!

Prevail Belted Shields

Posted by Brooke Phillips on under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

Prevail Belted Shields are an incontinence undergarment recommended for moderate to heavy loss of bladder control. Belted shields provide discreet, high-volume leakage protection similar to adult pull ups. Their open side areas allow for maximum air flow. Prevail Belted shields can be worn underneath preferred underwear, or as a stand-alone undergarment.

Prevail Belted Shields feature a soft, full-sized absorbent shield with reinforced button holes, and reusable elastic straps to provide a snug, comfortable fit that prevents leakage. Each maximum-absorbency shield features a Target Acquisition Zone and a Blue Stay-Dry Layer that wicks and locks liquid away. Prevail Undergarments are offered in one size that fits most.

Prevail Belted Shield Features:

Soft, Breathable Fabric
QUICK WICK™
Reinforced Button Holes
One Size Fits Most

Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 Stars. Here are a few recent customer reviews:

“Great for 24/7 – they don’t have all the plastic to sit on, so much more comfortable.”

“I’d been using Depends Belted Undergarments for years, until they stopped making them. I found Prevail Undergarments and they work better then the Depends from my perspective. My only con is that they only supply you with one strap per bag.”

“Have tried name brands and was looking to save a little money, so I tried them and found them to be just as good, the tabs made them easier to change than the Depends I had been using.”

Prevail Belted Shields are sold in 4 bags of 30 (120 shields per case). Each bag comes with one reusable elastic belt (4 belts per case):

FQ PV-324 ONE SIZE FITS MOST 120/Case, Plus 4 Belts $57.44

Prevail Super Plus Underwear

Posted by Brooke Phillips on November 25, 2013 under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

Prevail Super Plus Underwear on sale now at TotalHomeCareSupplies.com

Prevail Super Plus Underwear are a discreet, pull-up style adult underwear designed to provide maximum protection over an extended period of time. These extended-wear adult pull ups are enriched with Aloe, Chamomile and Vitamin E for skin wellness, while Advanced Zoning System® technology adds extra protection in high-volume areas. Their easy pull-on pull-off design enhances convenience and discretion. These adult pull ups are designed with Super Plus absorbency, offering increased wearability and the convenience of extended use.

Prevail Super Plus Underwear feature:

Skin Smart Fabric enriched with Aloe, Chamomile and Vitamin E to maintain skin wellness
Odor Guard Technology helps prevent and lock away odors before they happen
Specialized Absorbent Core gives concentrated protection where you need it most
Breathable zones allow air to freely migrate for skin health and comfort
Soft, cloth-like outer fabric reduces risk of skin irritation
QUICK WICK with MaxSoft layer pulls moisture away from the skin
Sizing label printed on inside back of product

Prevail Super Plus Underwear are offered in three sizes:

FQ PVS512 Medium (34″-46″ waist) 72/Case $50.00
FQ PVS513 Large (44″-58″ waist) 64/Case $50.00
FQ PVS514 Extra Large (58″-68″ waist) 56/Case $46.00

All orders come packaged in discreet, unmarked boxes for customer privacy, and shipping is completely free for all orders over $40! For more high-quality, low-cost incontinence supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. First time shopping with us? Our website has been recognized for exceptional customer service with the 2013 Bizrate® Circle of Excellence Award. Read detailed store ratings and customer reviews here:

Total Home Care Supplies Customer Reviews

Prevail Adult Washcloths for Incontinence Management

Posted by Brooke Phillips on November 21, 2013 under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

Prevail Adult Washcloths – FQ WW710

Thick, strong and soft, Prevail Adult Washcloths are designed to improve the quality of life for those managing incontinence. Prevail Adult Washcloths are enriched with Vitamin E and Aloe to moisturize sensitive skin and maintain skin health. Each washcloth measures 8″ x 12″, and is strong enough for durable jobs while gentle on sensitive skin. Single Hand Dispensing® ensures that a single unfolded wipe dispenses each and every time for added convenience, less waste, and reduced risk of cross-contamination.

Customers give Prevail Adult Washcloths 5 Stars. Prevail Washcloths are alcohol free, latex free and rinse free. One case includes 576 individual adult washcloths:

FQ WW710 12IN X 8IN 576/case $38.04

Count on reliable, fast, discreet shipping with Total Home Care Supplies – and shipping is completely free on all orders over $40! For more incontinence supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. First time shopping with us? Our website has been recognized for exceptional customer service with the 2013 Bizrate® Circle of Excellence Award. Read detailed store ratings and customer reviews here:

Total Home Care Supplies Customer Reviews

Types Of Incontinence

Posted by Brooke Phillips on November 18, 2013 under BladderMatters | 2 Comments to Read

Incontinence is a life-altering condition that affects more than 25 million people in the United States. People with incontinence suffer from partial or complete loss of bladder and/or bowel control. Incontinence is frequently caused by other medical issues, such as bladder or bowel infections, Spina Bifida, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord injury, surgery, childbirth and much more. It can also result from certain medications.

In order to gain control and better manage incontinence, it can be helpful to understand why it happens. Incontinence can be divided into the following categories, or types:

Urge Incontinence (overactive bladder): A bladder muscle contraction gives the sudden, intense urge to urinate, followed by involuntary urination (sometimes with only a few seconds’ warning). Urge incontinence can be caused by urinary tract infections, bladder or bowel infections, strokes, blood clots, brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and more.

Stress Incontinence: A weakened sphincter muscle causes involuntary urine leakage when the bladder is “stressed” by coughing, laughing, sneezing, exercising or lifting a heavy weight. Stress incontinence can be caused by childbirth, menopause, UTIs, urological sugery, prostate surgery, radiation, or simply aging.

Overflow Incontinence: A bladder that is unable to be completely emptied, leading to a constantly full bladder from which urine frequently overflows. Overflow incontinence can be caused by an obstruction in the bladder or urethra, prostate gland problems, bladder damage, or nerve damage from diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis or spinal cord injury.

Functional Incontinence: The urinary system functions normally, but for other reasons (physical, mental) the individual can’t make it to the bathroom in time. Functional incontinence can be caused by severe arthritis, muscle weakness, injury, Alzheimer’s, dementia, depression and more.

Iatrogenic Incontinence: Incontinence as a side-effect of certain drugs. Drugs that can cause iatrogenic incontinence include some muscle relaxants, nervous system blockers, and antihistamines.

Mixed Incontinence: Symptoms of one or more types of incontinence, such as stress incontinence and urge incontinence

Total Incontinence: Not a category type, but a term that refers to complete loss of urinary control. Symptoms include continuous passing of urine, both day and night.

Some types of incontinence are permanent, while others may be treatable or even curable. Your doctor will determine the best treatment options for you, depending on its type, severity and underlying cause. Learn more about the many treatment options for incontinence.

For more information about bladder health, visit the Total Home Care Supplies Bladder Matters Community or the National Association for Continence. To shop for incontinence products, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.