Approximately 30 years ago, a teenage boy was enjoying an afternoon of mountain biking in the mountainous interior of British Columbia, Canada. An unforeseen root, or other object, caused him to be thrown from his bike, rendering him a quadriplegic.
How The Freedom Bed Helps Disabled Seniors In Assisted Living Facilities
Life dictates that our parents assume the role as our primary caregivers until we can care for ourselves. Somewhere along life’s journey, we may be called upon to assume the role of caregivers for them due to age and/or disability.
Posted on Oct 12, 2017 by ProBed Medical
Taking Care of a Disabled Senior Parent at Home
When we’re children, our parents do everything in their power to make our lives as perfect as possible. As kids, we’re the recipients of lovingly cooked meals, bedtime stories and all the other little things that help us to feel loved, protected and like we truly matter.
Posted on Aug 3, 2017 by ProBed Medical
Overwhelmed: Dealing with Motherhood and a Disability
Parenting is one of the greatest gifts in the world. It’s a labour of love that requires ample amounts of understanding, patience, commitment and compassion. Raising a child into a dependable and intelligent adult isn’t just a gratifying success for any parent, it’s a responsibility that helps develop the world and transforms societies; gifting these same traits onto our communities for future generations.
Posted on Jul 20, 2017 by ProBed Medical
The Benefits of Automated Sleep Systems for Medical Programs
Healthcare CEO’s cite efficiency and overall cost reduction as the top priorities within their respective organizations. With more and more sectors of the healthcare industry looking to cut costs and improve the efficiency of their staff members, night time care is becoming a focal area. Advances in automated patient rotation at night are providing for lower care costs, better patient outcomes and, importantly, less caregiver injuries resulting from the manual turning of patients.
Posted on Mar 13, 2017 by ProBed Medical
Being a Family Caregiver 101
As a family caregiver for an immobile loved one, you have a lot on your plate. It’s not only a life-altering decision to manage your own stresses, but to take on the additional unique day-to-day tasks to maintain “Quality of Life” for another person is no small feat. To begin, take a good look in the mirror and know that you are to be commended. You’re making a monumental difference in the life of your loved one, and they will never forget it.
Posted on Feb 17, 2017 by ProBed Medical
How to Prepare Your Home for Wheelchair Access
Preparing your home for wheelchair access doesn’t have to be a daunting task. For the majority of families, adjusting or updating your collective homes to accommodate members of the family with limited mobility is a fact of life that will inevitably take center stage.
Posted on Dec 19, 2016 by ProBed Medical
ProBed Medical Featured On NBC’s George To The Rescue
George To The Rescue features host George Oliphant and his team of contractors and designers that team up to rescue the homes of deserving people. George sources contractors to aid in renovating homes to make the lives of homeowners in need easier.
Posted on Oct 31, 2016 by ProBed Medical
Top 10 Spinal Cord Research Organizations
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Incredible advancements in the field of spinal cord injury (SCI) research are unearthed every day.
In fact, 90% of all spinal cord research information has been discovered in the last two decades, meaning there is an increasing level of support, information, and funding available to people with spinal cord injuries; the global SCI community is in better hands than ever before.
There are countless organizations who support and advocate for those who suffer from various forms of spinal cord injuries, financially, informationally, and emotionally. Here's a list of top spinal cord research organizations.
Posted on Oct 19, 2016 by ProBed Medical
Understanding the Unseen Costs of Homecare
The concerns and stress related to the direct costs of caring for an immobilized family member or friend can be overwhelming. There can be many unseen and overlooked aspects of long term care that are easily neglected as you guide your family through a challenging time.
Posted on Oct 14, 2016 by ProBed Medical
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