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Protective gloves for residents.


Sleeves by Wristies are a soft, fingerless glove designed to protect skin from tears, bruises, abrasions, etc. In long-term care facilities long-term care facility
n.
See skilled nursing facility.
, they keep residents' hands, wrists, and arms warm and reduce pain caused by surgeries, Raynaud's disease Raynaud's Disease Definition

Raynaud's disease refers to a disorder in which the fingers or toes (digits) suddenly experience decreased blood circulation.
, arthritis, diabetes, and other circulatory circulatory /cir·cu·la·to·ry/ (ser´ku-lah-tor?e)
1. pertaining to circulation, particularly that of the blood.

2. containing blood.


cir·cu·la·to·ry
n.
1.
 ailments. Sleeves are nonraveling, wick moisture, and are warm and soft.

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Title Annotation:PRODUCT watch
Publication:Nursing Homes
Date:Dec 1, 2006
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