Looking for a holiday gift to give to a loved one this year? Why not give a gift of independence and improved quality of life! Sometimes a small tool or helper aide can make a huge difference in a senior or disabled person’s life. I personally cannot function well or do some of my activities … Read more
The smallest room in your home could pose the biggest risk to your loved ones! Review our top 5 best bariatric transfer benches to help your loved regain their independence while being safe in the shower or bathtub.
Statistics indicate over 2.0 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States in 2025. It is estimated 316,950 women and 2.800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer (see chart below), making it the most common cancer diagnosis. The second most common cancer diagnosis is prostate cancer followed by lung and bronchus … Read more
November is National Family Caregivers Month Are you one of the 63+ million unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one at home? If not, you probably know someone in your family who is caring for another loved one, neighbor or family friend. Caregiving is one of the highest demand jobs yet those who provide … Read more
Are you putting yourself, your client or your loved one at risk by not wearing the correct type of professional gloves or perhaps even no gloves at all?
Gait belts are great tools for both the caregiver and the patient in providing stability and a reduction of fall risk for those with mobility issues. We review the best of the looped gait belts to help you make the best purchasing decision for your loved one.
As we saw in part I and part II of our look at bathroom bathing design, the smallest room in your home could pose the biggest risk to you and your loved ones. Let’s complete our look at design considerations in Bathroom Bathing Design: 10 Things to Consider-Part III. #7 – Storage Space for Products … Read more
As we saw in part I of our look at bathroom bathing design, the smallest room in your home could pose the biggest risk to you and your loved ones. Let’s continue our look at design considerations in Bathroom Bathing Design: 10 Things to Consider-Part II. #3 – Wall Tile Selection Here is one area … Read more
he smallest room in your home could pose the biggest risk to you and your loved ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) over 235,000 people over 15 years of age are seen in hospital emergency rooms as a result of injuries sustained in the bathroom with 14% of them being hospitalized. (1) … Read more
Bathroom Safety for the Disabled: General Overview The bathroom is the one place where the most privacy and independence is required yet it can also be the most daunting room for those who are disabled or impaired. Depending on the level of need your bathroom may need minor modifications or a major remodel. In the … Read more