BeWell Blog
Finally, spring. Everyone is casting off coats, soaking up rays, and storing away winter apparel. Everyone but us people with chronic illness, that is. We are smarter. We are aware that no matter what the weather app says, we still...
Hospital Stay Bundle: The Ultimate in Comfort for Your Hospital Stay
Few times are as challenging as those spent in the hospital, but anyone who has had to navigate such an environment can truly appreciate the comforting and practical items that were available to them. BeWell's Hospital Stay Bundle has been...
BeWell IV Zip Hoodie - The Right Fit for Comfort during Treatments
Written by: Amanda Phillips Infusion treatments are never easy, physically and emotionally. Be it chemotherapy, dialysis, biologic infusions, or any other kind of medical intervention, comfort can make a big difference in long sessions. That is when the BeWell IV...
10 Things You Can Do While Getting an IV Infusion
Written by: Amanda Phillips It could be that you have to sit and receive some kind of medicine infusion, which takes several hours at times, or even more. Staying in one position for such an extended period takes a lot...
Tips and Tricks from a Nurse-Turned-Autoimmune Disease Patient
Being a patient is never easy, but being a patient after having been a nurse has been a whole different reality. I never thought I would ever be on the other side of the bedrail, but since being diagnosed with...
Trick-or-Treating Made Accessible to Kids with Medical Conditions
Written by: Amanda Phillips Halloween is one of the most magical times of the year when kids get to dress up, eat candy, and have fun in their neighborhoods. For children with medical conditions, however, traditional trick-or-treating can present challenges...
The Power of Adaptive Fashion: How BeWell is Changing the Game for Medical Patients
Written by: Amanda Phillips Living with a chronic illness is about more than just managing symptoms; it's about navigating a lifestyle full of doctor’s appointments, treatments, and unexpected challenges. I know first-hand how much the small things count, especially having...
Things to Know When Visiting Someone in the Hospital
Visiting someone in the hospital is a little daunting but really one of the most thoughtful things one can do for a friend or loved one. Whether they are in for a short stay or longer recovery, your being there...
Reasons to Warm Up on Infusion Day
Infusion days are long and difficult, and keeping warm is a key to being at your most comfortable during treatments. Most infusion rooms are kept on the cooler side for equipment purposes, but that doesn't mean you should feel cold....