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What Is A 3-in-1 Commode ? And What Is It Used For ?
As a caregiver we are often looking at ways of saving money and trying to do as many jobs as we can with the materials we have, and I know that the following question is one I have asked myself. A 3-in-1 commode, also known as an All-in-One, is a specific type of...
Do Bedside Commodes Smell ?
This is probably the job that is least enjoyed by caregivers, but it does need to be done properly and without fuss, and doesn't have to be nearly as unpleasant as so many seem to find it. A bedside commode, which is not emptied and cleaned quickly after each use, is...
How To Use A Commode Splash Guard
After buying a bedside commode and setting it up, it is always rather disconcerting to find that there is a part which has no where to go. This is part is the splash guard. The reason for the enigma is that the splash guard is only used when a bedside commode is...
What Is A Commode Splash Guard ?
I can clearly remember the day that my mom's first bedside commode arrived putting it all together, inserting the bucket with a commode liner in the bucket holder, and thinking "Okay that was pretty simple........oh, what's that ?" and staring at a splash guard and...
Does Medicare Cover Flu Shots At CVS ?
The flu vaccine is even more important for our elderly loved ones in this the year of the coronavirus pandemic. Do make sure that your loved ones get vaccinated, as flu alone can be deadly, and it will help slow down community spread to other elderly and vulnerable...
Empty And Clean It Properly Every Time ! Don’t Let Stuff Sit In A Bedside Commode
Bedside commodes are invaluable to both those with mobility issues and their caregivers, but they can become a source of problems if they aren't emptied and cleaned properly. If you don't keep up with the cleaning they can quickly be less than pleasant to be around,...
Using A Bedside Commode: An Illustrated Guide
As my mom's caregiver, I have an abundance of different gadgets and pieces of equipment that I have bought to make her life easier, and of all of these the bedside commode has possibly been the most helpful. We got ours after my mom had a hip replacement, and I had to...
Does Medicare Cover Flu Shots At Rite Aid ?
For the over 65's it is particularly important to get their flu vaccine each year, and this year with the pandemic, even more so. Our elderly loved ones are at a greater risk from the flu virus as they age because their immune systems become less efficient, and so...
Does Medicare Cover Flu Shots At Costco ?
This year in particular, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, it is particularly important to for our elderly loved ones to get a flu shot to protect them as much as is possible form the flu. Medicare Part B does cover a flu shot at Costco. Pharmacies which are...
Does Medicare Cover Flu Shots At Walmart ?
Now is the time to make sure that your elderly loved one's have had their flu shots for the upcoming flu season. With the Covid-19 pandemic it is important to eliminate the chance of catching the flu as well, as it too can be lethal for the elderly. Medicare Part B...
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Welcome ! I’m Gareth. This site is where I share all the stuff I have learned, as my elderly parents’ caregiver, of over 10 years. I hope it will be of use to you and your parents, and that you find what you are looking for !