hlh
Senior Member
Joined: 27 Mar 2008
Location: US
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High protein diet, high calorie is definitely a good idea. I think nurses on here have mentioned >100 per day for protein, but it can vary depending upon your sex/age/weight/medical conditions so also talk with the doctor (ideally, a wound care doc). Talk with the doctor about whether zinc should... -
Wow - you are quite the salesman!
My Dad got a couple pairs and I have to admit what you say is true.
I am also wondering how long they will last....Leave a comment:
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Thanks for sharing this. Why did you decide on this bed compared with some of the other brands? And why not a (free) hospital bed?...Leave a comment:
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Thanks this is helpful. He has one of those long bedside tables now, like you see in the hospitals (and your last link). So yes, it would help to get one for the other side if he had a smaller bed, and one with shelves would be really nice.
A hoyer lift really wouldn't fit in his bedroom...Leave a comment:
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This is a very hard question, and I'm glad to see a thread revived about it.
The symptoms/signs can be different if you have a foley or if you intermittent cath, and they can vary a bit from person to person.
When my Dad was doing intermittent cath, his urine would suddenly...Leave a comment:
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Are the primary reasons people purchase adjustable beds instead of getting a traditional hospital bed for aesthetics and/or being able to get a larger bed? Or are there other variables?
My Dad needs an adjustable bed as well, and I suspect he will need a base that has space for a Hoyer...Leave a comment:
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This is really helpful. Thanks for posting.Leave a comment:
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And ugh.... they cost like $120 a pair!!!!
Worth it? Anyone?Leave a comment:
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