CFS Medical Supplies and Equipment, Inc

When a loved one develops a pressure injury or becomes increasingly immobile, families are often told they need a “low-air-loss mattress.” But there is something important every family and caregiver should understand: Not every low-air-loss mattress is the same, and the most expensive mattress is not automatically the right mattress. Choosing an appropriate therapeutic support surface begins with understanding what is happening with the person who will actually be lying on it. At CFS Medical...

The Missing Piece in Caregiving Isn't More Equipment—It's Education Every day, millions of family caregivers and healthcare professionals dedicate themselves to caring for others. They help with bathing, dressing, repositioning, transferring, feeding, and countless other daily tasks that improve quality of life. Unfortunately, many of these same caregivers are also living with chronic back pain, shoulder injuries, arm strain, neck pain, and repetitive stress injuries. The question is... Why?...

If you're caring for a loved one living with dementia, you know the journey can be overwhelming. Between doctor's appointments, medications, behavioral changes, and the day-to-day responsibilities of caregiving, many families don't realize there may be additional resources available to help. One program that is often overlooked is Medicare's GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Model. While this program has been available for some time, many caregivers are still unaware of it. If...