There are various types of wheelchairs available to purchase, however, not all are suitable for using in the shower. A shower wheelchair is a handy aid that can help transfer a disabled person from their bedroom to the bathroom. If the bathroom contains a bathtub, a transfer bench may also be needed. However, if you have a… Read More »
Fall prevention is extremely important to avoid injuries for older people and disabled people.(1.) Bathroom injuries are one of the most common areas to slip and fall, so extra care should be taken to make sure the bathroom is as safe as possible for bathing. If you or the person you are caring for finds… Read More »
When living with a disability, making their way to the toilet can be a challenge disabled people face many times in a day. Not only is getting to the bathroom difficult but getting up and down from the toilet bowl can also be testing. There are a few different types of aids that a disabled… Read More »
When it comes to any type of product online, there are varying prices and quality. Just because one brand is twice the price of another brand, it doesn’t mean the quality is twice as good. The motto ‘You Get What You Pay For’ stands true for many purchases, however, I do love to find bargains,… Read More »
When a person can no longer stand for long periods or is recovering from leg or hip surgery, then taking a shower can be hard work. There are a number of aids that can be used to make showering a lot easier and more comfortable, for example, shower chairs and transfer benches. However, a rolling… Read More »
The most common location for fall injuries in the home is the bathroom.(1.) Getting in and out of the bathtub can be quite challenging if you are disabled, however, a sliding transfer bench can make life a lot easier when it comes to taking a shower. When entering a bathtub, there is a chance of a… Read More »
Shower and bathtub chairs are specially designed chairs to make showering a more comfortable experience for people that find it difficult to stand for long periods. These chairs will have rubber soles to avoid slippages and drainage holes to prevent water retention on top of the chair. A shower chair is a simple aid… Read More »
How To Get In And Out Of The Bathtub Safely Getting in and out of a bath tub can be one of the more challenging home activities facing the elderly and disabled. However, there are several products available that will make entering and exiting the bathtub a lot safer and a lot easier. The most… Read More »