If you are someone who has a heart problem or you know someone that has a heart problem, then you will know that checking the pulse rate is something that should be done on a regular basis.  It can even save a life by pre-empting a heart attack.  Even people that have minor angina can do with checking their pulse every now and then. 

Now the normal way of checking your pulse, with your finger on your wrist or your neck is fine, but this is not always the easiest of methods, especially if someone is having an attack of some sort.  So make it easier and safer for yourself or someone else, by having an accurate reading from a machine. 

All you need to do with a Digit Finger Pulse Oximeter is stick your forefinger in it and wait for the reading.  This little gadget can save a life, it’s compact and can be carried anywhere.  There are many different brands and type of pulse meter devices, there are even ones that can tell you about your blood oxygen levels.  The Fingertip Pulse Oximeter does this and can also be carried anywhere, because of its size. 

If you look on sites like gowheelchair.com you can find these amazing little instruments that will save lives.  Even if the person that is using the fingertip pulse oximeter is wearing nail polish of any color it will make no difference, it will still give an accurate reading. 

Nearly all of these pulse readers are motion resistant, give a clear and precise reading and have around one thousand hours of use before the battery runs down.  Like I said before, look at sites like gowheelchair.com for the best kind of pulse oximeter and be prepared.  Do remember that they are designed for spot checks only and not as a constant pulse reader.  You could still save your life or someone else’s.

No, I am not talking about the rising price of wheelchairs and their accessories, although that should be something we could talk about.  What I’m talking about, is the air that inflates the inner tubes of the wheels. 

We all know that having an inner tube, surrounded by a tire, that is then attached to the wheel frame, is the most comfortable type of wheel you can use on a wheelchair, but it does have its draw backs, punctures.  Now isn’t it a pain in the nether region, when for some un-known reason you get a puncture and there is nothing you can do about it, until it can be fixed.  Which means you have to struggle home, fix it where you are or phone a friend to give you a hand. 

Well, this does not have to be the case.  Have you ever thought about using that foam stuff in a can, that is used for car tires, you know the stuff that can be sprayed directly into the valve, where the pump goes, to inflate the tire and fix the puncture, even if it is only a quick fix. 

You can get many different types of this quick fix in a can, but generally it is made up of a latex mixture, which seals the puncture whilst inflating the tire.  You will need to replace the inner tube after using this stuff, but it is quick and easy to use. 

You can find different types of cans of quick fix puncture kits in most bicycle stores or garages, but the best ones for wheelchairs, do seem to be the ones which are used for BMX bikes and mountain bikes.  The more extreme the sport, the more extreme the puncture it seems to be, so the more worthy the solution.   

Adult incontinence is something that could happen to people of any age and any gender and is something that one should not be embarrassed about.  Basically adult incontinence is an inability to control the passing of urine, and can make people accidently urinate. 

It is far more common in people who are older, pregnant and menopausal women, and people who are wheelchair bound unable access a toilet unaided. The cause of incontinence can be many things like stress, illness, or even weak pelvic floor muscles.  While some causes of incontinence can be diagnosed and treated by the doctor, with bladder training or treatment, there will be time period when you need adult incontinence underwear, adult briefs, or bladder control pads. 

Someone with adult incontinence can experience urine leakage when they laugh, bend over, lift heavy objects or exercise. If you experience any of these problems, then a visit a doctor, and in the meantime use bladder control pads or adult incontinence underwear (available for both men and women) to stop any embarrassing leakages when you are out and about. 

Some people may be embarrassed to walk into a shop and ask for adult incontinence underwear, adult briefs, or bladder control pads, while they should not be embarrassed, the advent of the internet means that they can order anonymously online. 

None of us know what is going to happen tomorrow, it maybe as we get older we suffer from a bladder problem, we might end up in a wheelchair by illness or accident, so we should have compassion for those already suffering from adult incontinence.  All of us feel embarrassed about adult incontinence, so don’t make someone suffer more than they are already.  Let them buy adult incontinence underwear, adult briefs, or bladder control pads anonymously online and may you never know they have a problem.