Do you have a parent with incontinence? Learn the best way to have "the talk", and some practical solutions to reduce accidents, including diet, medication and proper scheduling.
If you have an ostomy, you're in good company! Here's a list of twelve famous people with ostomies that may surprise you. Read on:
With intermittent catheters, you have the freedom to choose when and where to empty your bladder. Here are 10 steps on how to use an intermittent catheter.
There are so many issues to think about when it comes to treating wounds, but lifestyle factors can also influence a wound's healing.
Do cranberries help urinary tract infections? Research shows dashing out for a bottle of cranberry juice when a UTI hits may not be so helpful after all...
Shield HealthCare describes and provides information on what to expect with an intestinal blockage. Suggestions to resolve blockages included.
The body is a complex and remarkable machine, and the dynamic process of wound healing is a great example of how our body’s different systems, along with the proper wound care products, work together to repair and replace devitalized tissues. But how, exactly, does our body heal? When the skin is injured, our body sets into… Continue reading How Wounds Heal: The 4 Main Phases of Wound Healing
Up to 80% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are selective eaters. Your child with autism may eat fewer fruits and vegetables.
Watch Shield HealthCare Registered Dietitian’s How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube video with step-by-step instructions on how to unclog your feeding tube.
If you notice resistance when you try to take water or formula through your feeding tube, the tube may be clogged. Learn how to help remove the clog.