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Adjustable toilet seats are often only thought of for bariatrics, but anyone with mobility issues (including those with disabilities, illness, or the elderly) can benefit from a larger, stronger toilet seat. The Big John toilet seat is the most popular heavy duty toilet seat on the market, but the new Adjust For Comfort Toilet Seat has additional features above and beyond what the Big John offers, making it ideal for disabled, elderly, or bariatric people.
Safety bathtubs, more commonly known as walk in bathtubs, are an ideal fall prevention for the elderly in the bathroom. More falls occur for the elderly in the bathroom than in any other room in the home, and a majority of those bathroom falls happen in conjunction with the bath or shower (how many times have you heard the familiar refrain that he/she was getting in/out of the bath/shower when they fell and broke their hip?). Sometimes we assume the only other option is to have someone help the person with impaired mobility bathe, but the lack of dignity and independence associated with that option can be horrifying. Walk in bathtubs are specifically designed for increased safety and fall prevention while simultaneously allowing people with mobility issues the independence and dignity of bathing themselves.
For the majority of people, home is where you feel the most comfortable and as we age we want to be able to live in our own home for as long as possible; thankfully there are numerous independent living resources and daily living aids which make it possible for seniors to continue independent living. But like anything with a vast number of options or choices, how do you know which are the best independent living aids for you or your senior loved one? Here are some of the most popular independent living aids on the market, and in introducing you to these daily living aids we hope to help ensure you’re an informed consumer.
A person’s bathroom is a very personal place that influences not only their hygiene but also their lifestyle. Having a clean, organized and convenient bathroom helps to foster a clean, healthy and organized life. From easily installed handheld showers, to convenient soap and shampoo dispensers, to stylish and supportive seating and grab bars, there are tons of handy devices on the market specially designed to improve not only the look of your bathroom, but also your safety and convenience while bathing.
In regards to personal hygiene, the one tool that is by far the most important and commonly used device in the entire bathroom is a mirror. Mirrors provide us with a view of something we normally wouldn’t be able to see, they allow us to see ourselves as the rest of the world does. Bathroom mirrors range in size, shape, magnification, color and style, and are a necessity for many delicate grooming activities like shaving, applying makeup, and more. Mirrors play a pivotal role in hygiene and upkeep and there are some innovative designs on the market that make it easier to keep you looking your best.
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