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Keeping Your Wheelchair In Tip-Top Shape All Summer Long

Do you use a wheelchair as your mobility solution? If so, it’s wise to ensure that your device is kept in tip-top shape all throughout the hottest season of the year.
The season we’ve all been waiting for is officially here. The start of summer got underway this past Sunday. If you’re like most Canadians, you’re thrilled at the opportunity to enjoy warmth and sunshine for the next two to three months – if we’re lucky! While the Advantage Home Health Solutions team wishes you a wonderful summertime, we’d like to remind you that it’s important to take certain precautions.

What Are The Different Types Of Orthopedic Braces?

Orthopedic braces are used to immobilize joints. They help the joints to properly heal in effective positions. By using an orthopedic brace, you give your muscles, tendons and ligaments the necessary amount of blood flow. You also avoid movements that may aggravate or worsen your existing injuries. For many people, orthopedic braces assist with the recovery stages following surgeries. Of course, not every orthopedic brace can be used for the same purpose. Naturally, a person’s injury or area of physical discomfort will determine which type of brace is necessary. So what are the different types of orthopedic braces?

3 Steps To Keeping Shower Time Safe For Seniors

It’s important to make your bathroom area safe as safe as possible.
How often you do you take a shower? We’re willing to bet that it’s likely a daily activity. Especially with the warmer weather arriving with the start of summer this month, showering is something you might just be doing more often than normal. However, if you’re senior citizen, you might think shower time isn’t all that fun. The risk of slipping and falling may be too great for you to consider taking a shower every day.

4 Signs You May Need To Start Wearing Compression Stockings

Compression stockings improve blood flow, lessen pain and swelling, and can lower your chances of getting deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Athletes also wear compression stockings to increase circulation and blood flow in their legs. Could compression stockings be right for you?

The Art Of Keeping Seniors Safely Upright

According to studies, falls are the number one reason for injury-related hospitalizations for seniors in Canada. It’s important for us to help the older adults in our lives to stay safely upright. So what can be done?

Can Incontinence Impact Young People?

Generally, when we think of incontinence, we conjure up images of older adults who are unable to control their bladders. And while it is true that many seniors contend with incontinence, it is not a condition that is exclusive to the older population. It is possible for people as young as teenagers to have urinary incontinence.

3 Summer-Based Activities That Are Both Fun And Safe For Seniors

Summer officially gets underway on Sunday, June 20th! Yes, we realize that the date is still several weeks away. However, that’s no reason to not prepare for what many consider the greatest season of them all. The seniors in your life, believe it or not, can especially make the most of out of summer. That is, of course, if you prepare them to enjoy activities that are both fun and safe.

Ensuring The Safety Of Older Adults During The Forthcoming Warmth

Here in Calgary, we’re beginning to enjoy some warmer temperatures. Sure, there is still some cloudiness and rain to contend with. But with May now in full swing, we should be able to enjoy some warmth and sunshine in the weeks to come. Not every Calgarian is a big fan of the heat. For some, living in this part of Canada is a benefit since heat stroke isn’t much of a risk at any time of the year.

3 Steps To Becoming A Champion Caregiver To Wheelchair Users

Being a caregiver of a wheelchair user comes with its challenges. Naturally, your job is to secure the safety and well-being of the individual using the wheelchair. However, there are times when the wheelchair user isn’t exactly open to receiving assistance. It’s only fair that this is understood. People aren’t exactly happy when they feel they’ve lost their independence. Your approach to caregiving requires a little finesse.

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Advantage home health solutions is amazing very professional and the owner Phil was instrumental in making our experience installing a chair life a very positive one. Excellent customer service. We also purchased a power chair and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend. I inadvertently left out how important the tech staff were in the installation and operation of our three floor curved chair lift. They were wonderful also Stephanie who helped us with our purchase of the travel buggy chair for my husband. Very knowledgable and helpful.

Jackie Pascal

2024-01-11

Quick and accurate work at a very fair price.

Marie White

2024-01-10

Advantage Home Health Solutions is a senior's delight. i am so happy with the service i got. i called them for a ramp to get me out of the house and they had one in 2 days later. it is perfect and the service has been excellent and at a sensible price as well. i recommend them to anyone out there looking for good, caring service.

Lorna Horzempa

2023-11-17

I would highly recommend this company. They have installed two custom lifts in the house, always provided a super product and we’re always on time. If we ever had a problem it was just a quick call and they were here. These are the go to guys.

Chris George

2023-10-04

Thank you Stephanie & staff for taking such good care of Mr. B and I. We were greeted immediately when we entered the store. We went to a bigger & well known place and after 45 minutes we left with no staff interaction. I even stood near the desk for 10 minutes, no one approached me. Luckily we went to Advantage Home Health Solutions. The personal service was wonderful. Stephanie and another helper were so helpful. There was absolutely no pressure. We took our time and Stephanie told us not to rush. They told us they had plenty of time because this was a big decision. They explained and showed us how everything worked on the chair. FYI…. A Travel Buggy is an foldable power chair. The Vista Travel Buggy fits in the trunk of our car and is accepted on airplanes ✈️ Advantage gave us an informative pamphlet that we took home. Had to deal with our insurance company to see if the Travel Buggy would be subsidized with our insurance plan. Three months later we were back in the store and Stephanie showed us again how everything worked before we took our Travel Buggy home. You will pleased with Advantage Home Health Solutions hands down. The store may be smaller but the price is still the same as the bigger stores. Stephanie thank you again for helping us with this major decision and making the experience so pleasant. P.S. Parking is conveniently right outside the door. Handicapped parking is at the back of the store. Sincerely Mrs. & Mr. B

Dennis Blanchard

2023-09-14

Crew just delivered my queen medical bed very professional and accomidating crew of men

Bryon Duby

2023-04-04

This review is long overdue. My mother’s walker was damaged on her flight to Calgary and we needed to replace it. We called late n the day last year, on Thursday, June 30, the day before Canada Day and a holiday weekend. Phil came into the store early Saturday morning when the store was closed so that my mother would have a working walket and would be mobile. Excellent quality walket/Rollator, and service that I know I never expected or experienced before. Thank you! I can’t praise Phil and Advantage Home Health Solutions enough.

Alice Baum

2023-03-22