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Catheters 101: The Basics of Urinary Catheter Types

By Complete Care Specialist December 18, 2019 |

Unless you need to start using a catheter or have had to use a catheter before, you probably do not know much about them. Urinary catheters are either internal or external catheters. The internal catheters are small, hollow, flexible tubes used to drain the bladder of urine. While, the external...

5 Tips for Staying Healthy and Active During the Holiday Season

By Complete Care Specialist November 22, 2019 |

You no doubt know of someone who says they always get sick during the winter holidays. You may even be that person yourself. People tend to travel more during the holiday season and traveling on a plane often feels cramped and germy. Stress can also contribute to an increased...

Dealing With Common Catheter Problems

By Complete Care Specialist November 11, 2019 |

Are you adjusting to the use of a catheter and finding it uncomfortable? Switched to a new product and are experiencing problems? Or maybe you’ve been using catheters for a while and some new problems are arising? A little bit of discomfort is common when you first begin using a...

Self-Catheterization: Dos and Don'ts for Ease and Success

By Complete Care Specialist October 22, 2019 |

Self-catheterization can seem intimidating and isolating. You may feel like you're alone in having to use one to help you urinate, but you aren't. In fact, one-third of people between the ages of 30 and 70 have urinary issues that require them to use a catheter. By 80 years old,...

How to Encourage Independence in Your Child with Spina Bifida

By Complete Care Specialist October 09, 2019 |

Each year, more than 3,000 babies in the U.S. are born with neural tube defects. This number is even higher in the European Union. Spina bifida, one of the most common birth defects, is diagnosed in about 1,645 infants annually. This congenital anomaly affects a child's health and quality of...

DIY Halloween Costumes For Wheelchair Users- Updated 2019

By Complete Care Specialist October 01, 2019 |

Pumpkin spice and everything nice! It is finally that time of year again, where our favorite holidays are coming up. A little spooky, but always fun, Halloween is the first one! For some, it may be your favorite holiday and you’ve been preparing your costumes for months; but for others...

Prevention Is Key: Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Risk Factors

By Complete Care Specialist September 23, 2019 |

Did you know that there are steps that you can take toward preventing ovarian and prostate cancer? 439.2 new cases of cancer per 100,000 men and women are diagnosed every year. It can be daunting knowing you're essentially playing a genetic lottery. For women and men respectively, they have ovarian...

Keys to Healthy Aging

By Complete Care Specialist September 10, 2019 |

With healthy aging being the heart of September, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how you can gain a more positive outlook about growing older. As the population ages and technology advances, people are living longer and are healthier overall so it’s important to stay youthful with age. Exercise,...

Tips for Traveling With a Catheter

By Complete Care Specialist August 21, 2019 | catheter catheter size urological urological supplies

Traveling with a catheter may seem a bit daunting. You’re probably thinking of all the ways it may not work, but thankfully you can enjoy travel, even if you have to use a catheter. With just a bit of preparation, you can mark your next travel destination off your bucket...

6 Myth Busting Facts on Breastfeeding

By Complete Care Specialist August 12, 2019 |

Breastfeeding and formula feeding have both been hot debates over the years. As people use social media to state their opinions, give advice, and other general information on the subject, it can be hard to distinguish what’s accurate. With breastfeeding, in particular, there are several myths floating around that need...

Intro to Urinary Retention

By Complete Care Specialist July 22, 2019 |

Urinary retention is the inability to partially or fully empty the bladder. This condition affects more people than you probably think. In this article, we take a look at the forms, causes, symptoms, and management of urinary retention in addition to going to your doctor. Not being able to fully...

Managing Arthritis for Adults and Children

By Complete Care Specialist July 08, 2019 |

Arthritis is quite common. Usually, people attribute it to getting older. However, that is not always the case. Children are also affected by this condition. In fact, approximately 300,000 children are diagnosed with juvenile arthritis in the United States, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Since July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness...