Carmichael’s Blog

It is important to make an informed purchase when deciding buy or rent durable medical equipment (DME) and home medical supplies. Carmichael’s Medical Equipment business segment has four major [...]

Returning to the workplace during the COVID-19 lockdown came with new guidelines and restrictions. Some businesses such as doctor’s offices, stores and other establishments have designated [...]

The importance of maintaining an active lifestyle and having a sense of independence has motivated older adults and people with mobility issues to remain active. When mobility is limited, a [...]

Treating a headache or a migraine can be as simple as a home remedy or taking over-the-counter medication, or alarming enough to visit a doctor or the emergency room. Educating yourself about [...]

High blood pressure (HBP) is a serious condition that can cause complications such as coronary heart disease, heart failure, kidney failure, stroke and other health problems. You have high blood [...]

The prevalence of diabetes as an underlying health condition in recent Louisiana COVID-19 death rates is alarming. If you have kept up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [...]

Spring cleaning projects will be in full swing with warmer weather in the forecasts. Indoor and outdoor tasks will become priorities on “honey-do” and to-do lists. Unsurprisingly, mishaps around [...]

With recent ongoing reminders about washing and sanitizing our hands, we should also note the importance of keeping CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) equipment clean. Failure to clean a [...]

There are so many things to enjoy about springtime, but for people with allergies, the season can trigger irritating symptoms, too. Seasonal allergies, also called allergic rhinitis or hay fever, [...]

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to focus on making informed food choices and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. However, for patients who are malnourished, fighting an [...]