Caring for a loved one at home an elder, post-op patient, or someone with special needs requires thoughtful planning. Here’s a guide to essential medical supplies every caregiver should know:
a) Mobility & Comfort
Wheelchairs, walking frames, lift chairs, pressure-relief mattresses and cushions critical for preventing bedsores and reducing caregiver strain. Medpro and Tong Hai both stock a broad selection, while Medpro offers innovative pressure‑relief mattresses
b) Wound & Skin Care
Stock basic dressings: gauze, film dressings, antiseptic solutions. Both Medpro and PHarMed carry wound care items. Tong Hai features advanced dressing sets and continence care .
c) Continence Management
Adult diapers, pull-ups, catheter supplies readily available at Tong Hai and PHarMed, with staff guidance on use/types .
d) Monitoring & Prevention
BP monitors, thermometers, oximeters, and masks integers of home care. Medpro offers FDA‑certified oxygen concentrators and thermometers ; Essentials Pharmacy also stocks masks and basic screening kits
e) Infection Control
Masks, gloves, hand sanitiser, face shields Medpro, PHarMed, Canacare, and GP Medline products are widely available
f) Specialised Nutrition & Therapy
Medpro offers specialised nutritional supplements, and stores like PHarMed provide medical nutrition options
Service-Related Considerations
- Personalised advice: Tong Hai and Essentials Pharmacy offer consultations and in-person recommendations.
- Ordering support: Tong Hai coordinates orders via WhatsApp
- Purchase channels: Evaluate whether delivery or in-person pickup suits your routine best.