Archive for December 2012
5 Tips for Handling Severe Weather from Men’s Liberty
With winter weather now in full swing, we wanted to share a few tips from the Mayo Clinic (and others) for people with disabilities for being safe during extreme weather.
Read More‘Twas the Night Before Christmas – with Men’s Liberty
‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the store Not an item was discounted, not even a drawer; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were waiting all snug in their threads, While visions of X-boxes danced in their heads; And…
Read MoreWee Answer Wednesday with Men’s Liberty
It’s just seven sleeps away from Christmas!! I don’t know about you but it feels like this holiday season has just flown by. In the spirit of the season, we are continuing our Wee Answer Wednesday tradition with a few tips for getting through the holiday season! A big thank you to all our customers…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Double Dipping from Men’s Liberty
What is double dipping exactly? Traditionally, it’s when you dip your chip into the salsa or other condiment more than once. Etiquette guru, Emily Post, says this habit is ‘gauche’ while in mixed company.
Read MoreChristmas Gift Ideas for Men in Wheelchairs from Men’s Liberty
The best Christmas gifts are the ones that combine utility and excitement. So an X-box for your Grandmother might not be the perfect gift (although there are exceptions to every rule). But if you or one of your friends or loved ones happens to be in a wheelchair, there are a few holiday gift ideas…
Read MoreAn Electrifying Solution for Pressure Ulcers
New article out recently that I just wanted to share. I’m not sure whether or not to feel appalled or inspired by the evil genius of this idea. Researchers from the University of Calgary (UoC) in Canada have come up with an unconventional new method of treating bed sores. Doctors from the school have created…
Read MoreWee Answer Wednesday: Spinal Cord Injuries & Incontinence
This week on Wee Answer Wednesday we will squarely focus on incontinence after spinal cord injuries. In the immediate aftermath of a spinal cord injury, there’s a lot to take in. Your life has changed in so many ways that it can be a challenge to get a handle on all the information coming your…
Read MoreHealing Technophobia among Nurses with Men’s Liberty
“IT professionals are great at coming up with nifty tools for bringing clinical data to clinicians. As long as nurses are willing to memorize lots of byzantine paths to that information.”
Read MoreCutting Hospital Readmissions with Men’s Liberty
Here is some great new information out recently from Stephen Jencks, MD, MPH. Dr Jencks is the lead author of the New England Journal of Medicine study on the cost of readmissions to the American healthcare system. In fact, he says hospitals must look beyond the four walls of their facilities to reduce readmissions. That’s…
Read MoreWee Answer Wednesday: Men’s Liberty Accessories
Goodness, is it Wednesday again already? As we do every week, here are a few highlights from the questions we’ve gotten from our customers this week! We’ve had quite a few questions about accessories lately, so we wanted to let you know what kind of accessories could be useful, depending on your needs.
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