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Shamrock Vinyl Exam Gloves – Fast, Free, Discreet Shipping

Posted by Brooke Phillips on March 18, 2013 under Promotions | Be the First to Comment

Shamrock Vinyl Powder-Free Exam Gloves at TotalHomeCareSupplies.com

Shamrocks are cropping up at Total Home Care Supplies!

If you’re looking for Shamrock gloves, you’re in luck – Shamrock Vinyl Powder-Free Exam Gloves are for sale on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. Medical grade and clear in color, Shamrock vinyl gloves provide superior comfort and quality. Shamrock gloves are 100 percent synthetic and latex-free! They’re also non-sterile, powder-free, and ambidextrous for ease of use.

100% of customers would recommend Shamrock Vinyl Exam Gloves to a friend. Read what some of our customers have been saying:

“I use these gloves when I am bathing someone. I also use them while I’m massaging their feet with lotion. Oh and it didn’t even take a week from when I ordered them to receive them…good, fast service!”

“I use them to keep the patient germ free while he’s being cleaned. Delivery was prompt and product came in good condition. Customer Service was very helpful.”

Shamrock gloves come 100 to a box, and are offered in four sizes:

1S 20211 SMALL $5.80
1S 20212 MEDIUM $5.80
1S 20213 LARGE $5.80
1S 20214 EXTRA LARGE $5.80

We also offer Shamrock Latex Powder-Free Exam Gloves and Shamrock Nitrile Powder-Free Exam Gloves, which provide a textured fingertip for a secure grip in both wet and dry conditions. Both Shamrock Latex and Shamrock Nitrile Gloves provide exceptional quality and premium quality.

Shipping is completely free on all orders over $40! For more incontinence, ostomy, urological or wound care supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

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First Quality Prevail Adult Incontinence Washcloths

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

Made with super strong and super soft fabric, First Quality Prevail Adult Incontinence Washcloths are designed to improve the quality of life for those managing incontinence. The comfortably-sized washcloths measure 12inches by 8 inches, and each Prevail adult washcloth is enriched with Vitamin E and Aloe to moisturize sensitive skin and maintain skin health. Single Hand Dispensing^® ensures that a single unfolded wipe dispenses each and every time. This creates added convenience and less waste, especially for those with only one hand available.

Each pack comes with 48 adult washcloths, giving you 576 adult washcloths in a case. At $33.96 a case, that’s less than 6 cents per washcloth:

FQ WW710 12IN X 8IN 576/case $33.96

All orders come packaged in discreet, unmarked boxes for customer privacy. And shipping is completely free for all orders over $40, guaranteed! Read about our Fast, Free, Discreet shipping policy.

For more high-quality, low-cost incontinence supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

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March-Only Savings on All Top-Rated Home Care Supplies!

Posted by Brooke Phillips on March 11, 2013 under Promotions | Be the First to Comment

Loyal Customer Savings

Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, Passover, Easter or the First Day of Spring – March is a busy month! With so much to do, we thought you could use a break. That’s why we’re offering an extra 5% coupon for all our loyal customers in the month of March.

Looking for Hollister or Coloplast ostomy supplies? We’ve got them, and ConvaTec too! From Hollister M9 Deodorizer Drops to ConvaTec Stomahesive Paste, we’ve got all your ostomy accessories as well as closed and drainable pouches, barriers with flange, barrier rings and more.

If your incontinence supplies are running low, stock up now and save an extra 5% off all orders over $100. We carry all the top brand name manufacturers, including Depends, Prevail by First Quality, Poise, Tena, Tranquility and much more. Read customer reviews for all our top-rated products, such as Tranquility ATN (All-Thru-the-Night) Briefs which customers give 4.7 out of 5 stars – or Prevail Adult Extra Pull-Ups, which have a 98% customer satisfaction rate! We even carry top-performance baby and youth diapers, too.

You can find brand-name urological and wound supplies on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com as well. From Coloplast and Bard catheters and leg bags to Kendall Gauze and 3M Surgical Tape, we stock all the urological and wound supplies and accessories you need. Have questions about a product or an order? Our customer service team is standing by to answer any questions you have!

For the whole month of March, use promo code “GREEN” and save 5% off all orders over $100. And you can count on fast, free discreet shipping for all orders over $40, guaranteed. All home care supplies are shipped in discreet, unmarked packages right to your doorstep.

To take advantage of this loyal customer discount:

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

We know you have many options when you shop, and we appreciate your business. Thank you for choosing Total Home Care Supplies.

Top-Rated Adult Incontinence Product – Free Shipping!

Posted by Brooke Phillips on March 8, 2013 under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars, First Quality Prevail Extra Adult Pull-Ups are Total Home Care Supplies’ top-rated best-selling incontinence product. Comfortable and discreet, First Quality Prevail Extra Adult Pull-Ups are ideal for men and women who want the look and feel of underwear, not diapers. Prevail Pull-ups are a disposable, underwear-style incontinence product with special features for every day comfort and confidence.

Special Features:

Soft, stretchable cloth-like backing for a secure and comfortable fit with excellent leakage protection
Cloth-like hypoallergenic fabric, enriched with Aloe, Chamomile and Vitamin E for skin wellness
Odor guard technology to neutralize odor
Innovative thin core with a quick wick layer to pull moisture away from the skin
Breathable, ventilated panels to improve skin health and comfort

With high-quality materials and affordable prices, it’s easy to understand why this is one of the best-selling and best-reviewed adult pull-ups we offer. 98% of our customers say they would recommend this product to a friend! Here’s what some of our reviewers have to say:

“These gave Dad a sense of independence since he can manage them alone (unlike tabbed diapers) while still providing protection.”

“My mother is 92 years old and would not use any other product. I know this because we have tried them all.”

“The product works great for Plus Size Women. My mother who wouldn’t use Pull Ups before loves these Pull Ups, and we will be buying this product over and over again!!!! The product usually arrives within 2-3 days after I order them and the staff is very helpful when I order them….they come in a plain box so no one will know what you have ordered, and they always arrive in great condition.”

“If you use as many as we do, you can’t beat the price and with free shipping. Save the pocket book.”

“Couldn’t find the size we needed until we found the Prevail pull ups. These are the only product that comes in 2x for our family member. Great to find them when we did. Thank you for your making this product available.”

“I buy these for my sister and she loves them. The brands we’ve tried previously would leak and cause her embarrassment in public. She has not had that problem with these. I personally love the price, it is a wonderful product for us and we intend to continue using them as long as they’re available.”

SIZES

First Quality Prevail Extra Adult Pull-Ups come in five different sizes, so that you can find the perfect fit for you:

FQ PV511 Size Small (20 – 34 inch waist)
FQ PV512 Size Medium (34 – 46 inch waist)
FQ PV513 Size Large (44 – 58 inch waist)
FQ PV514 Size XL (58 – 68 inch waist)
FQ PV517 Size 2X (68 – 80 inch waist)

At Total Home Care Supplies, we offer Fast, Free, Discreet Shipping on all orders over $40. We also offer convenient $3 sample packs, should you wish to test before you buy. Visit our online store for all your incontinence supplies today!

Caregiver Burnout: Signs, Symptoms and Solutions

Posted by Brooke Phillips on under Caregiver Corner | 4 Comments to Read

Caregiver Health Statistics Snapshot:

20 hrs: Average hours per week of unpaid in-home care provided by family caregivers
87%: Percentage of caregivers who are not getting enough sleep
91%: Percentage of caregivers whose own health is in decline & who report depression
4-8 years: Average life expectancy decrease for those caring for an Alzheimer’s patient

Chances are, if you’re one of the 75 million adults in North America caring for an elderly, ill, or disabled family member, you’re managing symptoms of depression, high levels of stress and often feeling overwhelmed. For caregivers who are also raising children or holding down a full-time job (known as “The Sandwich Generation”) the combined pressures of working, running a family, and caring for a loved one actually hinders their immune system’s ability to fight disease – leading to a doubled risk of developing chronic illness earlier in life.

Caregiver burnout is real, and it is serious. The last thing a working caregiver needs is to struggle with a decline in their own health – so take a moment to learn the signs and symptoms of burnout, as well as five easy tips to help you recover.

Signs and Symptoms:

Because burnout is not immediately obvious when you’re functioning in a high-stress environment, it’s often noticed first by friends or family. If loved ones have expressed concern about your health, take those concerns seriously.

Ask yourself these questions:

Have you been feeling pessimistic or dissatisfied?
Do you find yourself withdrawing from friends or avoiding social interactions?
Are you emotionally exhausted?
Are you less interested in work or hobbies that you used to enjoy?
Do you find yourself becoming impatient, irritable, or argumentative more often?
Are you increasing your alcohol consumption or prescription medication so that you can relax?
Do you feel like you’re under the weather more often?

If you’ve answered yes to two or more questions, you may be suffering from caregiver burnout. Fortunately, what is done can be undone! Here are 5 tips to help you recover from burnout and to avoid it in the future:

1. Set firm limits. Emotional health is like a bank account. You can only give – or lend – your available funds. If you’re consistently “overdrawn”, be realistic about how much time and energy you can spend on caregiving, and set firm limits. If you find yourself getting “low”, make time to replenish yourself in any of the ways listed below. If you give until there’s nothing left, you not only can’t be a successful caregiver, but your own health could be at risk.

2. Build time for yourself into your schedule. It’s not easy, but try to incorporate “me” time into your schedule. Think about activities you’ve enjoyed in the past, and try to find a way to work them into your routines. Whether it’s listening to music, gardening, cooking, working on a puzzle or walking the dog – try to find time for activities that take your mind off your daily routine.

3. Join a caregiver support group. If you’re reading this article, then you’re already looking for guidance and support. Don’t stop there! There are caregiver support groups everywhere – try calling your local senior center, hospital, doctor’s office or place of worship to inquire about meetings. If you can’t leave the house, there are plenty of caregiver support groups available online. Caregiver support groups offer a safe place to vent your frustrations, share experiences and ask advice from people in similar positions.

4. Start a journal. Whether it’s in a notebook or on a computer, writing can be a therapeutic exercise. Journals provide a private place for you to express your concerns, frustrations and emotions. Not comfortable writing? There are other options – some people turn to creating art, including everything from ink-and-pen drawings to cutouts and craft-paper. Creative projects can be the perfect way to express feelings that can’t be put into words. For more on this technique, see our blog article: Creativity and Self-Care.

5. Take care of your health. No, seriously! Take extra care to maintain a healthy diet, including super foods such as bananas, blueberries, dark chocolate, fish, nuts, eggs, and dark leafy vegetables (yes, we said chocolate!). Exercise for at least 20 minutes, 3 times a week—even a short walk around the neighborhood can help. Try to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep a night (regular exercise will help you sleep better, too), and visit your doctor for regular check-ups.

Remember, you’re not alone. Reach out for help if you need it; call a friend, family member, or even a volunteer from a senior center or church – there are many resources available if you’re willing to ask! If you can afford it, give yourself time to recharge by hiring a caregiver from a reputable home care agency, or check with your loved one’s insurance carrier to see if they provide part-time outpatient care.

For more caregiver advice, visit our Caregiver Corner blog on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

Depends for Women – Free Shipping!

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

Depend for Women at www.totalhomecaresupplies.com

Depend for Women Maximum Absorbancy Underwear at www.totalhomecaresupplies.com

Depend Briefs for Women

For more than 140 years, Kimberly-Clark has designed quality, innovative personal care products, including brands like Depend, Poise, Pull-Ups and more. The Depend for Women incontinence product line has become a household name because of their superior quality, innovative designs, and product reliability! If you’re looking for an incontinence product to fit your lifestyle, look no further than Depends.

Depend for Women Protective Underwear offer discreet incontinence protection, an ultra-sleek fit, and the cloth-like comfort of real underwear. A new-and-improved slim, sleek design is less likely to be seen under clothes, while the finished waistband gives the look and feel of real underwear. With three size options (Small, Large and Extra-Large) and two different absorbencies (Moderate and Maximum), women can find the right incontinence product for their lifestyle.

If a close, discreet fit is your top priority, Depend Silhouette Briefs For Women are the perfect choice for you. Depend Silhouette Briefs For Women provide the sleek look and feel of real underwear while guaranteeing worry-free leakage protection. A cloth-like fabric creates a sleek, ultra-smooth fit under your clothes and is soft against the skin. The slim side profile provides the most discreet fit without compromising maximum protection, and the all-around leg elastics guard against leaks.

At TotalHomeCareSupplies.com, we’re proud to offer discreet, affordable incontinence products like Depends. And there’s no need to waste your hard-earned money on shipping: we offer FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $40, guaranteed! No hassle, no promo code necessary – all you need to do is place your order of $40 or more, and free shipping is automatically applied to your purchase.

Prevail Underpads on Sale at TotalHomeCareSupplies

Posted by Brooke Phillips on February 18, 2013 under BladderMatters | Read the First Comment

Looking for a little extra protection? A customer favorite, super absorbent Prevail® Underpads are designed to protect beds, chairs and other surfaces against leakage. All Prevail Underpads feature a soft, yet strong cloth-like top sheet with a flat seal around the pad so that no plastic edges are exposed to the skin. This seal provides added comfort and preserves skin health. Prevail disposable underpads also feature an Integra Mat (bonded construction) which reduces top sheet separation and clumping.

Prevail Underpads are available in a variety of sizes, including:

These underpads are sold by the case at Total Home Care Supplies. Each case comes with either 100 or 120 all-purpose underpads, and can be used on any surface requiring wetness protection, including car seats, mattresses, pet beds, chairs, sofas and more. Prevail Underpads can be used by themselves or in conjunction with other incontinence products for complete wetness protection.

All orders come packaged in discreet, unmarked boxes for customer privacy, and shipping is completely free on all orders over $40.

Prevail® Underpads – Not Only for People

People aren’t the only ones who need incontinence protection. Older pets, and pets with some health issues may also struggle with incontinence. Though designed with people in mind, Prevail Underpads are versatile enough to be used with our cherished four-legged family members, too. Keep your pet’s bed dry and comfortable, and protect other accident-prone areas from messy cleanup.

Which Incontinence Product Do You Need? Take Our Whiz Quiz to Find Out

Posted by Brooke Phillips on February 11, 2013 under BladderMatters | Read the First Comment

Without walking into a store, how do you know which incontinence product is right for you or for a loved one? If you’re struggling to decide what to buy, you’re not alone. Take our 2-minute whiz quiz, and we’ll help you figure out exactly which product you need:

Question #1: Is the customer mobile?

YES: If the customer has some degree of mobility, you’re looking for pull-ups , belted shields, pad-and-pant systems, or liners & pads. All these products are primarily for people who are active during the day, and are designed to absorb urine when a person is sitting, standing, or in any other upright positions. Keep reading to find out the differences between them!

NO: If the customer is more or less immobile without full caregiver assistance, you’re looking for adult briefs or adult diapers. These products are specially designed to absorb urine while a person is both vertical and horizontal, such as lying on their back or side. Adult diapers come with tabs on the side, which makes it easier to change a person who needs a lot of assistance moving around.

Question #2: Is the customer often able to make it to the bathroom without assistance, or with limited assistance?

YES: You’re most likely looking for liners & pads or pad-and-pant systems. Both of these categories are designed for light-to-moderate incontinence. Liners and pads are highly absorbant, disposable inserts that can be worn discreetly inside your preferred underwear. Pad-and-pant systems are similar, except the cotton underwear you wear is specifically designed for inserting liners or pads (like these TotalDry Cotton Pants, for example).

NO: You’re most likely looking for pull-ups or belted shields. These categories are designed for moderate to heavy incontinence. Pull-ups are soft, stretchy and cloth-like protective undergarments that have the look and feel of underwear, but provide maximum protection against urinary incontinence. Belted shields are a similar, less common option; belted shields are used by those who may want the reliance of a maximum-protection pad, but without the rest of the undergarment. These “shields” are kept secure with an elastic belt, and may be worn with or without other underwear.

Question #3: Does the customer have full bowel incontinence?

YES: If the customer needs a product that absorbs both stool and urine, briefs/adult diapers are the protection you need. Only briefs/adult diapers have full and adequate protection in all the right places.

NO: If the customer is only managing urinary incontinence, any of the products listed above should meet your needs. Pad-and-pant systems and liners & pads offer light to moderate protection and pull-ups, belted shields, and briefs/adult diapers offer moderate to heavy protection.

Need any other questions answered? Let us know, and we’ll add them to our Whiz Quiz!

Top 5 Incontinence Myths

Posted by Brooke Phillips on February 9, 2013 under Resources | Be the First to Comment

Incontinence is one of those embarrassing topics nobody likes to discuss, even with our doctors. But did you know that experts estimate approximately 50% of women and 30% of men have had bladder problems at least once in their life? With such an uncomfortable topic of conversation, it’s no surprise that there are so many misconceptions about conditions like Urge Incontinence ( Overactive Bladder). Read on to see if you’ve fallen for these 5 tall tales:

1. FALSE: Going to the bathroom all the time is a normal part of getting older.

TRUE: Overactive bladder – also known as urge incontinence – may become more common as people get older, but you can have an overactive bladder at any age. Constantly needing to use the bathroom is not normal, and shouldn’t be accepted as a part of everyday life.

2. FALSE: You’re the only one having trouble making it to the bathroom in time.

TRUE: Good news – you’re far from alone. Approximately 13 million American adults suffer from urge incontinence. For a variety of medical reasons, someone with urge incontinence may have trouble controlling the sudden, strong urge to urinate. If a bathroom is too far away when the urge hits, they may have an accident.

3. FALSE: To avoid a bladder accident, you should go to the bathroom every chance you get.

TRUE: If you’ve ever had a bladder accident, it’s understandable why you’d want to go to the bathroom frequently, “just in case.” But since urge incontinence often has nothing to do with the volume of urine, emptying your bladder doesn’t actually help – and may in fact hurt. Not only are you visiting the bathroom more frequently, you’re slowly retraining your bladder to hold less urine, and you’re teaching your nervous system that it doesn’t need to “warn” you when you need to urinate.

4. FALSE: The only reason you’re going so much is because you have a tiny bladder.

TRUE: The average bladder holds 350-550 milliliters of urine, with most people starting to feel the urge to go around 200-250ml. Sudden, strong urges to urinate are usually caused by involuntary bladder contractions, not because your bladder is too small or because you drank too much fluid. There are many medical conditions that can interfere with normal bladder control, including neurological disorders—such as multiple sclerosis or stroke—which cause faulty signals between the brain and bladder.

5. FALSE: To control overactive bladder, you should cut back on the amount of fluids you drink.

TRUE: Cutting back drastically on how much water you drink isn’t healthy, period. Our bodies are made up of more than 60% water, and our blood is composed of 92% water, and limiting fluid consumption can take a toll on all of your organs, including your heart, skin, kidneys and brain. Besides – although you’ll make less urine, it will have a higher concentration of uric acid, and thus be more irritating to the bladder. Strangely enough, drinking too little water might actually make you need to urinate more often! Most adults should aim to drink six to eight cups of fluids throughout the day.

For CNN’s list of Top 10 Myths About Overactive Bladder, go to http://bit.ly/V4Hvce.

All this bladder talk make you think about your incontinence products? Don’t run out – take a look at our incontinence supplies before you go. Totalhomecaresupplies.com ships low-cost name-brand products right to your door, discreetly packaged, with free shipping on all orders over $40.

Maximum Overnight Protection with Tranquility All-Thru-the-Nite Briefs!

Posted by Brooke Phillips on February 8, 2013 under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

Tranquility All-Thru-the-Nite Disposable Briefs

Looking for an incontinence product to keep your loved one dry throughout the night? Tranquility ATN (All-Thru-the-Nite) Disposable Briefs are our most popular brief for maximum overnight protection. Each brief holds over a quart of liquid while keeping sensitive skin dry. With Tranquility ATN Disposable Briefs, both you and your loved one can finally enjoy an uninterrupted night’s sleep without needing to wake up for changes – and without compromising skin safety. Tranquility’s patented “Peach Mat” absorbent core guarantees skin dryness and odor control, while neutralizing pH and inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Tranquility ATN Briefs are latex-free for all skin types.

Tranquility ATN Briefs are shipped for free in discreet, unmarked packages straight to your doorstep. Still not convinced? Customers give the Tranquility ATN Disposable Brief 4.7 out of 5 stars! Hear what our customers have to say:

“Not another night without it,” says one reviewer. “The ATN brief allows my Mom to sleep through the night, with confidence that she and the bed will be dry in the morning. Wonderful product.”

“Truth in Advertising!” says another. “We’re used to changing diapers three times a night as our child receives 8 hours of overnight liquid nutrition through a tube. Now, we are able to allow her to sleep without interruption. Talk about PRICELESS!”

Tranquility All-Thru-the-Nite Disposable Briefs come in 5 different sizes:

TJ 2183 YOUTH (18-26 inch waist)
TJ 2184 SMALL (24-32 inch waist)
TJ 2185 MEDIUM (32-44 inch waist)
TJ 2186 LARGE (45 – 58 inch waist)
TJ 2187 XTRA LARGE (56-64 inch waist)

We know you have many options when you shop, and we appreciate your business. Thank you for trusting www.totalhomecaresupplies.com with your home care medical supply needs.