Mobility Aids
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Folding Wheelchairs
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Dave.
Indeed, folding wheelchairs could be considered as the most popular type of wheelchairs. Primary reasons are that they guarantee a level of comfort while retaining versatility. Also, folding wheelchairs permit a great deal of access and liberty of movements. (more…)
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Wheelchair Lifts
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Dave.
The lack of mobility is one of the main concerns of the elderly and the handicapped. In the absence of wheelchair lifts, these individuals would have to rely on caretakers in accessing the different storeys of the house or office. It could be said that the presence of such caretakers all the time would be both a major inconvenience and an interference to privacy. It goes without saying then, that the old or disabled would consider wheelchair lifts as handy devices. (more…)
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Hand held Showers
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Dave.
At first impression, the old-school kind of shower head may meet all your shower needs. However, hand held showers go beyond what the standard kind is capable of giving. If you prefer a stationary shower, you just have to hang the handheld shower on its wall attachment. For more flexibility, you can simply remove the handheld shower from its wall base and use it as you please. (more…)
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Transfer Benches
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Dave.
Statistics have revealed that bathrooms could be the most riskiest places in the whole house. Around 70% of household accidents happen in bathrooms. Falls and slips make for no less than 20,000 fatalities annually just in North America alone, making these the 2nd leading reason for disabilities and accidental deaths. This is probably one of the strongest rationales why transfer benches have been invented. (more…)
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Rolling Walkers
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Dave.
Another term for rolling walkers is “rollators,” and the simplest description for these would be a walker that has tires. This equipment combines a movable walking frame and wheels. So instead of lifting it, you just need to push it. (more…)
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Raised Toilet Seats
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Dave.
Raised toilet seats are contraptions used to raise the height of a low toilet seat to a more comfortable level. This is especially useful to individuals who have a problem getting up from toilet seats, which could include people with hip, thigh or knee problems. Some raised toilets may come with arm rests and hygienic cut-outs for easy cleansing. Arm rests are useful for pushing one’s self up from the toilet seat when standing up. Raised toilet seats come in various heights and may also be adjusted according to the most comfortable height. (more…)
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Incontinence Diapers
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Dave.
Incontinence is a problem that is affecting thousands of adults and seniors all over the world. However, there are many products out there that are making the lives of incontinent individuals bearable, and incontinence diapers are among them. (more…)
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Scooter Lifts
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Dave.
Scooter lifts are mechanical devices used to lift scooters from one level or from the ground to a vehicle such as a van or a platform. Scooter lifts are used to eliminate the necessity of disassembling and assembling scooters when they need to be stored in a vehicle for travel. This can prove cumbersome because assembly and disassembly of the scooter usually requires an able-bodied person. They were originally called trunk lifts. (more…)
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Incontinence Pants
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Dave.
Incontinence pants are garments specifically designed for people suffering from light to medium incontinence. These pants are usually designed to hold incontinence pads in place. There are specific pants for the types of pads that you want to use. Incontinence pants may come in the traditional pants design, while others may resemble really large versions of adult incontinence diapers. (more…)
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Incontinence Pads
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Dave.
Incontinence pads are small, impermeable layers of highly-absorbent sheets used in the health industry for incontinence problems. Incontinence pads come in various sizes although they are large and long enough to cover the lower portion of the body. Incontinence pads are used as a precaution for incontinence because they are often designed with a water-proof backing to prevent fluids from leaking into the bed sheets. They are also able to hold a maximum of 3 liters of fluid per every square meter of the absorbent fabric. Incontinence pads are also often used as transfer devices although most incontinence pads are not designed for this purpose. (more…)
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