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What is weeping edema and how can I treat it?
6/17/2025
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By Nate Birt
If you or your loved one experiences swelling in their body that leads to fluid dripping from the skin, that might be weeping edema. This condition is a sign that you or your loved one should see a healthcare professional who can determine the cause of the swelling and fluid buildup and recommend treatment.
Health & Wellness
How and where to donate adult diapers
By Sophie Bebeau
There are 53 million family caregivers in the U.S. That number will continue to grow as more and more people take on the responsibility of caring for aging or disabled family members. Among the many necessities that caregivers and their loved ones require, adult incontinence products often rank high on the list of essentials.
Incontinence & Toileting
What is thick water?
By Chad Birt
For millions of individuals living with dysphagia, the medical term for swallowing difficulties, even a simple act like drinking water can pose significant daily challenges and health risks. When the natural ability to swallow becomes compromised—often due to age-related changes in muscles and nerves, recovery from a stroke, or conditions like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's—thin liquids can flow too quickly. This can lead to distressing coughing, choking, or the very serious risk of aspiration pneumonia, where liquid enters the lungs.
Nutrition & Feeding
Popular topics
Best pureed foods for adults of 2025
6/18/2025
By Chad Birt
When someone you care for has difficulty swallowing, biting, or chewing, it can be a real worry. You want them to get all the good things they need to stay healthy, but mealtimes can feel challenging. That's where pureed foods for adults can truly help.
Nutrition & Feeding
Buying guide: Hypoallergenic baby formula
By Chad Birt
Using a hypoallergenic formula is crucial if your baby is one of the 4.9% of children with a cow’s milk allergy. These formulas contain predigested milk proteins, making them easier to absorb. They also reduce the risk of common food allergy side effects, including diarrhea, vomiting, and colic. We carry several types of hypoallergenic formulas at Carewell. This buying guide highlights our five favorite formulas and features pros, cons, and real customer feedback.
Mom & Baby
Adult pull-ups vs. diapers: What's the difference?
6/19/2025
By Carewell Team
Choosing the right incontinence product is key to comfort and confidence. Many wonder about adult pull-ups vs. diapers – are they the same? This guide will explain the key differences between adult protective underwear (pull-ups) and adult briefs (diapers), covering factors like mobility, absorbency levels, discretion, and ease of changing. Discover which incontinence solution is best suited for your lifestyle or caregiving needs to ensure optimal leak protection and skin health.
Incontinence & Toileting
Ostomy checklist: 15 crucial supplies for those with a stoma
6/18/2025
By Chad Birt
For individuals managing a stoma, having the necessary supplies organized and accessible is key. A complete ostomy kit can make a significant difference in daily comfort and minimize the risk of complications. To help you prepare, we’ve created an all-inclusive checklist of must-have items.
Incontinence & Toileting
Boost review: What to know before you buy
By Brianna Maguire
As a caregiver, ensuring your loved one receives adequate nutrition can be a challenge, especially when dealing with specific health conditions. Boost offers a range of nutritional drinks and shakes designed to help meet these unique dietary needs. Whether your loved one requires extra calories, has difficulty swallowing, or needs blood sugar management, Boost provides specialized options like high-calorie beverages, juice-type drinks, and glucose control formulas.
Nutrition & Feeding
What is MEDIHONEY?
8/5/2025
By Chad Birt
Honey’s remarkable medicinal benefits have been recognized for over 5,000 years. This natural sweetener, long used in traditional medicine, finally received FDA clearance in 2011. This significant milestone was achieved when Derma Sciences, Inc., a New Jersey-based medical devices company, introduced their innovative MEDIHONEY® hydrogel to the market. Today, medical-grade honey products are a trusted solution in wound care, leveraging honey’s natural properties to promote healing and manage various types of wounds.
First Aid & Wound Care
The PureWick™ male external catheter: What is it, how to use it, and FAQs
6/19/2025
By Chad Birt
The BD PureWick Urine Collection System and the PureWick Male External Catheter provide a discreet and convenient solution for managing male urinary incontinence. By reducing the need for incontinence underwear and pads, these products can help both patients and caregivers enjoy restful, uninterrupted nights.
Incontinence & Toileting
