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Happy Friday: A Few New Arrivals!

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Better Living Corner: Patient Alarm

A caregiver asked us: "Is there a device that will alert me should my patient try to wander while I prepare her food?"

We would suggest the Medline Advantage Magnetic Alarm. The magnetic pull switch tethers to patients clothing and will release from any angle, eliminating false alarms and clothing tears. This device easily mounts on a bed or chair and features a recessed on/off switch on the side of the alarm and a battery check button which allows a check without sounding the alarm.

This system includes strap, cradle and hook, loop fastener for mounting and 2ea AAA batteries.

Item #ML-MDT5000Z
Only $29.04

Happy Valentine's Day!

Fun Valentine Scrub Prints!

Can you believe Valentine's Day is only 4 days away? Didn't we just begin 2012?

If you are like most women and plan ahead to celebrate Valentine's Day, here is your last chance to scoop up some of our super fun prints for this LOVE-ly holiday!

Top, Mock Wrap 4788C, All My Love - $20.99





















Top, V-Neck 2764C, Groove Is In The Heart - $26.49























Top, V-Neck 2954, Loving You - $25.49



















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Hospital Miracles

Nurses witness the miracle of birth every day. But there are some cases that stretch their beliefs to their limits...

by Marijke Durning • September 30, 2011, Scrubs Magazine

What is a miracle? Among nurses, we may jokingly say it’s having a full roster of nurses on our shift or a shift without any “code browns,” but a true miracle—if there is such a thing—is much more than that.

A medical miracle is one that can’t be explained by medical and scientific minds. They may have theories, but no one can prove them. So, the events go down in history as “miracles.”

As nurses, we sometimes see what we consider to be miracles: patients who we thought wouldn’t recover walking out of the hospital or a dying patient waiting until someone from afar arrives to say good-bye before allowing himself to pass to the other side.

Here are three miracles that we’ve found. We wonder how the nurses involved felt about them.

Man Regains Speech and Movement After 19-Year Vegetative State

In 1984, 19-year-old Terry Wallis was in a motor vehicle accident near Little Rock, Ark., that left him in a persistent vegetative state. For 19 years, Terry’s parents visited him in his extended care facility and they also brought him home for visits, all the while talking to him and tending to him as needed.

According to a report on CNN.com, in April 2003, Terry greeted his mother by saying “Mom” when she went into his room. More words followed, as well as some voluntary movements.

Terry’s recovery hasn’t been complete—he has lost his short-term memory and has other brain injuries related to the accident—but the fact that his brain was able to rewire itself enough for him to regain the ability to speak seems to be a miracle in itself.

As student nurses, we are taught to speak to our patients whether they seem to be responsive or not—we don’t know if they can hear us. Here is a good example of why we should continue to live by that rule. We just never know who will be that miracle patient.

Christmas Eve Birth Tragedy Turns into a Miracle

Nurses who work in obstetrics get to see the miracle of birth and life every day. And while giving birth on Christmas Eve may make the already miraculous process of birth and life even more special, things can go horribly wrong as well. Just ask Tracy Hermanstorfer and her husband, Mike, of Colorado Springs, Colo.

According to the Associate Press, on Christmas Eve 2009, 35-year-old Tracy was being prepped to deliver her third child when she suddenly stopped breathing. Despite immediate CPR, the doctors and nurses couldn’t bring her back to life. Fearing for the life of the couple’s unborn son, the doctors performed an emergency Cesarean section. A few moments later, Mike was told that Tracy had a pulse once again.

After much testing, doctors were unable to determine what caused Tracy’s brush with death nor can they say if it will or won’t ever happen again. However, this miracle mom is just grateful that she lived to see another day.

Funeral Called Off

Family members had gathered to say their good-byes; a funeral was being planned. It was 2008 and 65-year-old Rae Kupferschmidt had sustained a massive cerebral hemorrhage so severe that there was no hope for her survival, no matter how slim. According to the Star Tribune, doctors at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., could not detect any brain activity.

The family had Rae taken off life support and brought her home to die. But things didn’t go as expected, and within a few hours of returning home, Rae began sucking on ice cubes and responding to simple questions.

Emergency surgery was performed to drain the blood. After recuperating, Rae went home with the ability to walk and talk, and determined to live her remaining days to the fullest.

Have you ever witnessed a miracle?

Seniors: Time to Find Relationships Online?

Did you know that baby boomers and seniors are the fastest growing group of internet daters? Online dating isn’t just for “young” adults anymore, today many people over 60 are hitting the web to find new companions, casual dates or serious love. The stigma of a relationship found online is now a thing of the past!

Online dating sites can vary, so you will want to do a bit of research before committing to a site, especially if you choose a site that charges a fee. Check out www.online-dating-zone.com and click on “Seniors” at the top, to help you compare site specifically for seniors. Most sites charge from about $10 per month up to $60 per month depending on the services you want within the site. Its also ok, and common, for people to subscribe to several different sites at the same time. Most sites do offer a free trial for new members so you can try before you buy. If you don't like what you see, or the site isn't user friendly, try another site that has a free trial membership.

Once you find a site that you like and want to officially join, you will need to work on creating a profile. A profile should be honest and reflect who you are which can include photos, hobbies, interests, family history, dreams, goals and more. If you need help creating a profile, AARP offers a personal ad maker for free. Go to www.aarpmagazine.org/lifestyle and click on “Create your own personal ad” at the bottom of the page. You can also enlist the help of a trusted friend or family member. Sites like ProfileHelper.com and E-Cyrano.com can also help you create a profile for a fee. Once your profile is complete, you should have a few people provide honest feedback to make sure you are representing yourself the way you truly want to be reflected.

When you register with a dating service you remain anonymous. Until you decide, nobody is given your full name, address, phone number or email address. Sharing information is only done at your discretion, and you will want to be very prudent with giving out your personal information. If you connect with someone on your site, chat online or on the phone and exchange emails for awhile before meeting in person. Once you decide to meet in person, always select a public place with plenty of other people around. Beware that not everyone represents themselves truthfully. If they look or sound too good to be true, they probably are, so use common sense.

To make connections, it takes effort on both sides. Women especially tend to sit back and let others come to them. If you find someone you like, make an effort and send them a short note that says “I really enjoyed your profile. I think we have some things in common.” Make it short and sweet and let them know you might be interested. The worst that can happen is that they don't respond.

If you do send a note and don't get a response, don't take it personally. Just move on and keep looking. There are plenty of fish in the sea, and it only takes one person to make online dating worthwhile!

If online dating sites are not appealing to you, consider social networking sites such as eons.com, boomj.com or rezoom.com that are created specifically for boomers and older, and are great places to meet people without the looming pressure of finding a mate on a dating site.

Top 10 Worst Hospital Vistor Antics

10. The girlfriend who came to visit her boyfriend with her little girl. She left her daughter with her boyfriend (the patient) while she went shopping.

9. The girlfriend who comes and stays over and thinks what she’s “got” is better than what we’re doing for the boyfriend…wink, wink…ALL NIGHT LONG!

8. Visitors who eat in front of patients who are “NPO” (are unable to eat)!

7. The visitor who came in barefoot and without a bra. “Swinging” the DD “sisters”.

6. The daughter who had a “juicer” and brought in some green stuff she wanted to add to Mama’s tube feeding.

5. The visitor who had a black thong ABOVE her khakis whose butt was aimed at the patients’ door.

4. The friend who snuck in marijuana and alcohol to the trauma patient who was hospitalized because he caused an accident while driving his car the wrong way on a divided road while drunk.

3. The family member who was trying to feed her unconscious family member because it had been hours since he last ate. And he needed nutrition to get better.

2. The significant other who climbed into bed to snuggle with the trauma patient…and then complained of all the pain the patient was in.

1. The family who moved into the patient’s room and CLEANED OUT the patient’s kitchen.

Source: http://scrubsmag.com/top-10-worst-hospital-visitors-part-ii

HME Claims in Round One See Staggering Plunge

Plummets as stiff as 82 percent point to patient access crisis.

By David KopfJan 19, 2012

Medicare claims for HME covered by Round One of competitive bidding dropped by as much as 82 percent during in 2011, according to analysis of Round One data conducted by University of Maryland economist and auction model expert Peter Cramton. At the same time, the risk of death and hospitalization for beneficiaries needing HME spiked sharply.

The sharp drop in claims suggests a dramatic decline in access to care for Medicare beneficiaries living in Round One bidding areas who need home medical equipment and services, according to report on Cramton's data by the American Association of Homecare.

The drop in access runs counter to the claims made by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that its competitive bidding program would reduce the number of HME providers without reducing access to care or reducing claims.

Cramton and his colleagues obtained Medicare claims data through a Freedom of Information Act request. CMS has not previously shared this data with AAHomecare or with Congress, according to the association. The association says it has already started alerting congressional offices to these findings and will continue to analyze the information.

Comparing annualized 2011 claims data to 2010 claims, HME items subject to bidding in all Round One areas fell by the following percentages:

Complex rehab: -82.1 percent
CPAP devices: -63.7 percent
Diabetic supplies: -74.1 percent
Enteral nutrition: -65.0 percent
Hospital beds: -63.7 percent
Oxygen: -61.7 percent
Standard power: -81.5 percent
Support surfaces: -73.8 percent
Walkers: -71.5 percent

To determine the findings, Cramton and his colleagues also looked at the increased risk for Medicare beneficiaries who are eligible but not using prescribed HME items, compared to beneficiaries who are using the HME item.
The increased risk of death was 106 percent for non-users of mail-order diabetic supplies. Their risk of hospitalization was 36 percent higher. Non-users of oxygen in the “narrow access group” faced a 79 percent higher risk of death and a 54 percent higher risk of hospitalization compared to Medicare beneficiaries who receive home oxygen therapy.

Professor Cramton will issue more detailed analysis soon, and AAHomecare will provide more information in the days ahead.

"The startling and dramatic numbers from Round One underscore the fact that the current competitive bidding program is dangerously flawed and must be stopped," read a statement from AAHoemcaer. "Congress must include the alternative Market Pricing Program which will achieve market prices without jeopardizing beneficiaries’ health or destroying the HME community."

Body Types: Scrubs That Hide Extra Pounds

by Scrubs, Scrubs Magazine • November 5, 2011

The bounty of the holiday season may not tempt the few, but they are the downfall of the many. From the time you pop your first piece of Halloween candy until your last sip of punch on New Year’s Eve, putting on a few pounds is almost inevitable. Hopefully, your renewed commitment to fitness in January will melt those pounds away again. But maybe you’ll still need a few forgiving scrubs outfits to see you through until then. Here are several styles that can help you hide extra inches in different “problem areas.”



Upper Abdomen
That rich Thanksgiving dinner can leave you looking pretty bloated in the upper abdomen. To avoid awkward questions about a nonexistent due date for your gas baby, choose a top that is gathered at neckline. A round-neck top with smocking will do the trick nicely. Avoid wrap tops and empire-waist tops since these styles just accentuate a bulge in this area



Lower Abdomen
In contrast to the advice above, a mock wrap or an empire-waist top is ideal for concealing your lower tummy. These styles nip in at the smallest portion of your ribcage and flare nicely around your waistline. A top with a vivid, lengthwise pattern adds more camouflage and makes you look slimmer. Choose tops that tie back instead of those with back elastic if you want more precise control over sizing.



Muffin Top
If your pounds tend to hang around just above the waistline of your scrubs, a long top can be your best friend. Look for a tunic top that has a few extra inches at the hemline. One in a dark color is even more forgiving. A three-quarter-length sleeve will also cover up upper arms.















Hips and Thighs
Scrubs pants tend to follow street clothes fashion right now—which is a problem when leggings and flared jeans are all the rage. You need more ease in the hips and thighs if that’s where pumpkin pie and that extra serving of mashed potatoes like to hang out. Look for utility, cargo or straight-leg scrubs. These tend to be less fitted throughout the length of the leg.

Winter Wonderland: Tops for Skiing & Snowboarding

TOP 5 SKI RESORTS WESTERN US
Vail, Colorado
Aspen, Colorado
Alta, Utah
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Snowbird, Utah

TOP 5 SKI RESORTS EASTERN US
Stowe, Vermont
Lake Placid, New York
Smugglers’Notch, VT
Mt.Washington, NH
Burke Mountain, Vermont

TOP 5 SKI RESORTS for BEGINNERS
Buttermilk, Colorado
Bretton Woods, NH
Sunday River, Maine
Sorthstar/Tahoe, California
Solitude, Utah

TOP 5 SKI RESORTS for Snowboarding
Mammoth Mtn, California
Breckenridge, Colorado
Park City, Utah
Big Bear Lake, California
Mt Bachelor Bend, Oregon

TOP 5 SKI RESORTS Black-Diamond Trails
Teton Village, Wyoming
Squaw Valley, California
Taos, New Mexico
Crested Butte, Colorado
Stowe, Vermont

TOP 5 SKI RESORTS for FAMILIES
Smugglers Notch, VT
Snowmass, Colorado
Northstar/Tahoe, CA
Winter Park, Colorado
Okemo, Vermont

TOP 5 SKI RESORTS Best Off-Trail Skiing
Squaw Valley, California
Alta/Snowbird, Utah
Teton Village, Wyoming
Mammoth Mtn, California
Mount Marcy, New York

TOP 5 SKI RESORTS for SINGLES
Vail, Colorado
Aspen, Colorado
Mtn Creek Ski Resort, NJ
Winter Park, Colorado
Stowe, Vermont

Source: www.americasbestonline.net

The Right Exercises for Seniors

By: Mike Myers, SeniorsList.com

Senior fitness requires exercise, but it must be the correct exercise. If seniors exercise incorrectly they can cause great harm. Here are the right exercises for seniors.

There are four basic components of correct exercise for seniors that will lead to healthy living: cardio, strength, flexibility and balance. There is a fifth component which leads to healthy living, even though its not exercise, but it is worth mentioning here. That is a regular diet of the right foods, eating lots of fruits and vegetables with lean meat, grains and dairy.

Cardio Training - For cardio training you need an activity that increases the heart rate. Good exercises that are appropriate for seniors include: walking, swimming and bike riding. Becoming involved in this form of exercise three or more times per week is essential.

Strength Exercise - Strength building exercises are also important for seniors. As we age our muscles slowly begin to decline in their size. The more a muscle is not used the more it will shrink. As a senior it is important to exercise with light weights a few times each week to keep muscles strong.
For weight training, seniors can buy weights at various stores, and the best are those made of rubber because they are less damaging should they be dropped.

Flexibility and Stretching Exercise - For good posture and healthy joints it is important for seniors to undertake a few minutes each day or every other day a regime of stretching exercises. Exercises that involve stretching help keep the body flexible.

Balance Exercises - Finally, it is necessary for seniors to do some sort of balance exercises. This is an area of exercise that is often overlooked, yet very important. Slip and fall accidents are the number one category of injury for the elderly. The reason is because as we age we also lose our sense of balance and become more vulnerable to falling. By doing balance exercises this will help prevent fall accidents.

As with any exercise activity, especially as a senior, it will be critical to consult with your physician first before anything is started. Exercises must be done right and include all four of the mentioned components, if allowable. Take your proposed exercise plan with you to your next appointment!

Happy Holly Days and Merry Christmas!

FROM ALL OF US

Holiday Sale Success!

Well Blog Peeps, our sale came and went and we hope you partook and saved yourself some money!

The weather is seasonal here today - a storm has made its way into the Denver Metro area and the snowflakes should start to fall anytime now!

Thank you for your support, dear customers and friends, and we hope to see you again soon! Dont forget that our everyday low prices can save you money too!

Holiday Sale Has Been Extended One Day Only!

We have decided to extend our Holiday Sale through Saturday, December 17th! We will be open from 9am - 1pm so come on down and enjoy another day of savings!

Only 2 1/2 Days Left for our Holiday Sale!

Howdy Folks!

We have had an amazing turnout for our Holiday Sale and hope that you dont wait until the last minute to come save 10-20% on lift chairs, 4-wheeled walkers, walker accessories, shoes and scrub pants!

Also we offer Laurel Uniform Gift Certificates in any amount! They make a great gift for the wonderful medical professional, chef, service professional or business owner on your gift list!

Lastly, just a reminder that if you spend $50 or more at Laurel Uniforms, you get a free reusable tote!

Today is the Day Our Holiday Sale Starts!

Be sure to stop by to save 10%, 15% and 20% on lift chairs, 4-wheeled walkers, walker accessories, shoes and scrub pants!

HURRY! This sale starts today and ends Friday for in-stock, in-store items only while supplies last!

Our Holiday Sale Starts on Monday, Monday, Monday!

DONT FORGET and we hope to see you at our store for these great deals next week!

T-Minus Five and Counting...

That's right folks, only 5 more days until our super-amazing Holiday Sale!

Save 10-20% on items that are rarely or never on sale!

Lift chairs, 4-Wheeled Walkers, Walker Accessories, Shoes (yes, including Dansko!) and Scrub Pants are ALL ON SALE NEXT WEEK!

Be sure to mark your calendar so you dont miss this fine event! Hope to see you soon!