Siobhan Hadley, Author at Better Health Supplies Blog

Keeping Peristomal Skin Healthy

After surgery, taking good care of your stoma and peristomal skin (i.e. the skin around your stoma that is covered by the barrier) is one of the best things you...

March 3, 2021

How to Store Your Ostomy Supplies

Learning how to order and properly store your ostomy supplies is crucial for making day-to-day life with an ostomy as easy as possible. Once your supplies arrive in the mail,...

March 3, 2021

Common Causes and Treatments for Catheter Pain

Have you ever experienced pain or discomfort using intermittent urinary catheters? The good news is catheters don’t have to be painful or uncomfortable to use. In this article, we’ll go over...

February 18, 2021

Ostomy Supplies: How to Choose

Finding the right ostomy supplies may seem overwhelming and confusing. There are a lot of choices and, quite honestly, at first glance, they all look pretty much the same. Knowing...

February 10, 2021

9 Tips for Older Ostomates

As we grow older, changes to our bodies can affect how well – or not-so-well – our relationship with our ostomy products can change. Physical changes, like arthritis and reduced...

February 10, 2021

Debunking 7 Common Ostomy Myths

Learning that you need an ostomy can be frightening news. It may bring up questions and concerns about how your life will change. Ostomates – people who have an ostomy...

January 28, 2021

Exercising with An Ostomy

Let’s talk about ostomies and exercise. Can you exercise with an ostomy? Absolutely. While I need to take some precautions with my ostomy and stay mindful of my abdomen, it...

January 28, 2021

Ostomy Basics: A Guide to Ostomy Types, Supplies, and Common Problems

If you or someone you’re caring for needs an ostomy, you might be overwhelmed by the surgery, the lifestyle changes, and the wall of information you need to know to...

January 21, 2021

What you need to know about Medicare coverage and ostomy supplies

Medicare covers most of the cost of ostomy supplies if certain conditions are met. This article explains what Medicare guidelines are and how to meet them. This article also explains how to choose a medical supply company and what to expect for out-of-pocket...

January 18, 2021

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