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Why Choose FitRight Briefs for Incontinence Management?

by Jeff Dailey
written by Jeff Dailey

FitRight Briefs are a great choice for Incontinence Management. Let us show you why the FitRight technology can make your life more comfortable and confident. FitRight™ Briefs promote a better fit as well as comfort and dignity. Why Choose FitRight Briefs for Incontinence Management?
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  • Comfortable, discreet, exceptional protection for women.
  • Body-contoured anatomical design for the feel of everyday underwear.
  • Pink SensiSoft offers an extra soft, garment-like fit.
  • Soft, anti-leak guards help to reduce leakage and improve containment.
  • Super absorbency core wicks fluid away quickly to promote dryness and help maintain skin integrity.
  • Medline donaMtes a portion of the proceeds from each sale of Medline pink branded products to the Nationaldirectory.senior.coWhy Choose FitRight Briefs for Incontinence anagement?

FitRight Briefs for Incontinence

 

  • FitRight Plus Briefs promote a better fit as well as comfort and dignity
  • 4D core with odor protection helps wick fluid away to promote dryness and help maintain skin integrity
  • Soft anti-leak guards help to reduce leakage and improve containment
  • Skin-safe closures provide secure, safe and repeated refastenability
  • Ultra-soft cloth-like backsheet provides a discreet, garment-like, natural feel
  • Plus absorbency core
  • Breathable side panels increase airflow and maximize patient comfort
  • Moisture alert wetness indicator changes color when the garment has been soiled
  • FitRight technological advances include an exclusive linear embossing technique that distributes fluid
  • FitRight Ultra Briefs reduce leakage and improve containment with soft anti-leak guards that fit closely around the legs
  • FitRight Ultra Briefs have a Moisture Alert Wetness Indicator that changes color when soiled to alert caregivers when to change product
  • FitRight Ultra Briefs are made with an Ultra-Soft cloth-like backsheet that feels like a fabric garment not a disposable brief
  • The side panels of the FitRight Ultra Briefs offer the ultimate in breathability for optimum skin health and comfort
  • Plus, the easy to use skin-safe closures provide a secure, safe and adjustable fit while improving staff efficienc.
  • Odor Protection :Anti-Leak Guards, Skin-Safe Closures ,Cloth-Like Backsheet
  • Moderate to Heavy Protection
  • Reusable or Disposable

 

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How to use a Reacher
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All the Ways to Use a Reacher

by Guest Blogger
written by Guest Blogger

How to use a Reacher

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If you have a bad back and can’t bend, you hate putting on shoes and socks and pants and undies, and taking them off is no better. Picking up things you’ve dropped is a painful and hated task. If you have a bad neck that hates tilting up and down, you hate getting cans off that high shelf you reach on tiptoes, and you males like urinals but hate neck craning over a toilet. But you have to do all these things, so you’re in a real bind. All the Ways to Use a Reacher
Before you spend a fortune getting a hired helper, or decide to bother a spouse or roommate to help with these things from now on, look into getting a Lighterweight 40-inch reacher. You may be in for a grand and glorious surprise! If you’re shorter, they have shorter reachers. How to
use a Reacher
To use a reacher, put the grippers on either side of the object and squeeze the pistol grip. When you’re grabbing cans or other heavy stuff like that, use the lock so the item doesn’t slip out of your grasp. And now here’s the good news for people who get a reacher: your days of painfully picking up shoes, socks, undies, pants, or dropped items are gone! A reacher will pick up paper, a coin, a pill, a bb, a pin, a can, a box that’s not too wide or over 5 pounds, string, a book, a VCR tape—in short, most anything it can get its grippers on.
You need to have it with you to use it, but having one at home and one at work and one in your car is reasonable considering their low cost. The one place you for sure need one is at home; consider one for each floor of your home.
Here’s how you use it in the bedroom: I’m going to teach you a new way to dress now, but don’t worry—I promise not to look! If you can sit, you simply do whatever you can in that position without bending your back and do the rest standing, but use the reacher to replace bending actions, especially picking things up. However, the rest of these directions assume that you cannot or choose not to sit.
If your undies, socks, shoes, or pants are on the floor, the reacher will pick them up. Now that they’re all on the bed, hold the undies in front of you as you stand with your thigh pushed against the bed for support and your hand ready to brace against the bed’s top if your balance becomes unsteady. Hold them as open as you can and as low as you can without bending and insert your leg quickly in a lift and drop motion that doesn’t require holding the leg up as you fumble around since this is what leverages the spine and causes the pain.
If your bed is too low to be a good brace object, find something higher or raise the bed. The experience will tell you whether you keep the right leg against the bed while the right leg is inserted or whether you need to turn around the other way and have your left leg against the bed while your right leg is inserted in those pesky undies.
Some people will have good enough balance not to need their legs touching the side of their beds for balance and will prefer to be a couple of inches away but ready to thrust out a hand for bracing. Others will need the bed brace only at first but not later.
Do the same lift and drop with the pants—the looser they are and the faster they go on the leg the better. Tight pants may win you friends of the opposite sex—and perhaps a few of the same sex—but is the booty display and all the foxes following you home (I’ve an active fantasy life) really worth all the pain? The “bottom” line here is that they’re hard to get on.
With socks, the lift and drop method is again critical, and you must have already found the heel and have it lined up right and must have the sock rolled down and held open so wide that the target is easy. By far the best way of assuring a fast lift and drop is switching to diabetic socks—they’re loose enough to feel better and be a cinch to get on and off. A person with a very delicate back is asking for pain if he uses regular socks.
The right method of getting shoes on depends on the shoe type. By far the least stressful shoe to use is one you can step in and out of without needing hands, like a loafer. The second best type of shoe is something that you can keep loosely tied at all times, never untying it. A person with a very delicate back should avoid shoe tying.
A shoe with a Velcro fastening that you can fasten and unfasten with your other foot is good. (Or use a 3-foot piece of ½-inch dowel with a small L-shaped shelf bracket or shoehorn fastened to one end with duct tape.)
I like using athletic shoes with loose laces and tightly double-knotted lace knots—one ties the shoelaces like this on the day one buys them and never touches them again. If you find you can step into a shoe but the tongue rides down a little, an athletic shoe is good because the tongue is long enough to be grabbed with a reacher and pulled up.
If you need to or choose to use your hands to get into shoes, get into them as with socks, above, keeping them as open as possible. Hold the shoe by the tongue in front of your midsection and as low as possible without bending. Swing it forward and backward until you get a pendulum feeling going. Now, at the apex of the forward swing, swing suddenly backward vigorously. Note that the shoe tends to get more vertical for a second. This verticality second is exactly what your toe will be aiming for.
Here’s the caper: you’ll do the lift and drop with your leg at the same time you do the swing and jerk (this is beginning to sound like a dance step). Your toe should be highest off the ground at precisely the split second when you jerk the shoe suddenly backward so the shoe toe points vertically. Your toe will have the shoe jerked onto it and by the time the foot touches the carpet again, the shoe will be mostly on and only require your heel pushing into the heel of the shoe. It takes a bit of practice.
Getting undressed is easier than getting dressed. Use the toe or side edge of one shoe on the heel of the other shoe to get it started and lift out your foot; then let the stockinged toe of the unshod foot help with the other.
Next rub your diabetic-socks-clad feet backward on the carpet to loosen (or remove) your socks-then step down hard on the loosened toe of the sock of one foot with the toe of the other and pull your foot backward out of the sock; likewise with the other foot.
Make sure the shades are down (unless you’re looking to make friends with your neighbors). Drop the pants and undies without bending, and once they’re on the floor, step out of them. This may require a bit of assisting with the sides and heels of your feet holding down the bunched pants around the opposite foot as your first foot works its way free. If your pants are too tight or thick for this to work, get lighter, looser, thinner ones—perhaps exercise pants.
Now use the reacher to put things where they belong. It’s helpful to store shoes and socks on a shelf so you needn’t use the reacher to pick them up in the morning.

Source: GlassHalfFull.org

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Bath Tub Safety Grab Bars
Fall Prevention TipsSafety & Fall Prevention

Bath Tub Safety Grab Bars

by Kimberly Johnson
written by Kimberly Johnson

Bath tub grab bars are extremely helpful in preventing falls in the bath tub. Senior.com sells a variety of bars to fit your bathroom. Please watch this quick video instructing you on the use and installation of a bath tub grab bar:
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Bath Tub Grab Bars Installation Tips:

Bathroom safety is paramount for elderly parents, as most accidents and falls happen in the bathroom. Here are six tips for grab bar placement and safety for you or your elderly parent’s home.

Grab Bar Height

There is no standard height requirement for residential installation of grab bars, and everyone’s needs are different. But as a rule of thumb, in ADA-compliant bathrooms, grab bars are installed 33-inches to 36-inches off the finished floor.

Grab Bar Length

Grab bars should cover as much of the shower wall as possible. If you have a large shower, have a bar for each wall to ensure safety.

Attach to Studs

Your grab bars will be rock-solid if you anchor them to studs. Find the studs near your proposed grab bar location using a stud sensor.

Test Strength

You’re not done until you yank-test. Give the bars a good solid yank to test their holding power. With a helper standing by in case the bar comes loose, pull with all your strength. Now’s the time to make sure the bar will hold up when it’s really needed.

Proper Placement

Even a solidly anchored grab bar is useless if it’s in the wrong place. What location is best depends on the situation. If you’re installing the bars for a person with a disability or injury, have this person help you decide which location will be most helpful. A physical therapist or an occupational therapist also can help with this decision.

Placement Suggestions

Here are some locations where grab bars are helpful:
Outside of the Shower or Tub. Having a small grab bar placed vertically outside of the shower or tub entry is great for assistance stepping to and from a wet surface.
Tub Deck. Soaking tubs are all the rage in bathroom design. However, trouble can come quickly if someone is unable to exit the tub. Install a grab bar on the wall behind the tub and/or a small grab bar on the tub deck. Be sure the grab bar is in a place where a foot cannot trip on it while entering or exiting a tub.
Towel Bars with Strength. Let’s face it, when you are about to fall you’ll grab on to anything close by – including a towel bar. Why not make towel bars safer by replacing them with grab bars?
Toilet Paper Holder. For those who have a hard time getting up from a seated position, there are some grab bars that can also be used as a toilet paper holder, while still maintaining its strength of supporting 250 pounds of force.

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Selecting Grab Bars for Bathroom Safety
Fall Prevention TipsSafety & Fall Prevention

Selecting Grab Bars for Bathroom Safety

by Kimberly Johnson
written by Kimberly Johnson

Instructional video on selecting a grab bar for your bathroom safety. Grab bars are particularly important in preventing dangerous bathroom falls. For Seniors, 85% of falls in the home occur in the bathroom and may have been prevented if the proper support was available. Add grab bars to your shower and tub BEFORE you think you need them. Selecting Grab Bars for Bathroom Safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QPkdTV3HZ0

Know Before You Shop for Grab Bars

  • Tile might seem fragile, but it’ll seem like an impenetrable barrier to standard twist drill bits, which will crack your tile. Instead, use a 1/4-in glass / tile drill bit for mounting bars over studs or a 1/2-in glass/tile drill bit for installations using special wall anchors. (Odds are you’ll need both.)
  • Avoid mounting grab bars on acrylic tub and shower surrounds that stand out from the drywall underneath. These walls bend and flex.
  • If someone in the family lacks grip strength, choose smaller-diameter bars. Then decide whether the bar finish can be a glossy piece of bathroom bling or if it needs to be textured for better grip by wet hands.
  • Some grab bars are specifically made to mount vertically, horizontally, or in either position. (There’s no “right” mounting, so choose what works for you.) Check the package to be sure the model you want works in the position you want.

Where to Install Grab Bars

Grab Bar Mounting Location Diagram

Try climbing in and out of your tub or shower—minus the water—to get an idea where grab bars should be placed, and mount them where they work best for everyone using that bathroom. Always mount grab bars into a stud that sits behind the wall. Or, if the stud can’t be located, use an anchoring device. Be sure there is adequate room within the hollow area behind the wall so an anchoring device will work. Grab bars can be placed vertically, horizontally or diagonally depending on your needs.
At the entry to the shower or tub.

  • To help facilitate entry and exit, install a grab bar vertically in front of the shower or tub. A smaller grab bar (12-in, 16-in, or 18-in) works well for this purpose, although longer ones can accommodate users of various heights. Having a grab bar here helps prevent the tendency to reach for towel bars, sliding glass doors or other unstable fixtures.
  • Vertical grab bars are also good for both shorter and taller people to grip at a comfortable height.

In the shower or tub.

  • Horizontal grab bars mounted inside the tub or shower provide added stability, whereas diagonal grab bars provide added stability when lowering to sit on a shower seat.
  • Generally a 16-in grab bar or a grab bar that is a multiple of 16 (16-in, 32-in, or 48-in) works best. In most cases studs are located 16 inches apart on center. Always attach grab bars to studs or use secure mounting anchors the manufacturer recommends.

Near the toilet.

  • Installing a grab bar near the toilet can provide great assistance in both sitting or standing. Used in conjunction with a chair height toilet or raised toilet seat and this can further improve comfort and ease of use.
  • Generally, a grab bar is installed either horizontally or diagonally near the toilet.
  • A diagonal grab bar is more in tune with the natural movement of the hand and wrist and puts less strain on the wrist. They also offer the ability to grip at varied heights, making them comfortable for both shorter and taller people.
  • When installed diagonally, a grab bar may not reach between studs. If this is the case, it can be mounted with secure mounting anchors used at one or both ends of the grab bar.

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Crutches - Which type is best for you?
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Selecting the Right Crutches

by Kimberly Johnson
written by Kimberly Johnson

Buyer’s Guide to Crutches Selecting the Right Crutches

Those looking to buy their first pair of crutches may not be aware that there are two different types of crutches, and that they have some major differences. Underarm crutches, also called auxiliary crutches, are the most common type of crutch- these are the typical crutches assigned to patients in recovery from ankle or knee injuries. They have a pad that is held under the arm, pressed into the patient’s side during use. The other major type of crutch is the forearm crutch, also known as the elbow crutch. These crutches have an open cuff that grips the user’s forearm during use. The differences are not merely in design – the two different types of crutch have different strengths and weaknesses. Which type you choose should depend on your individual needs. Consider the following as you choose your crutches: Selecting the Right Crutches
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Strength – Crutches of all types require a certain amount of upper body strength for proper use. People often have the misconception that the arms alone hold the body’s weight when on crutches. In fact, weight is distributed throughout the entire upper body, and the muscles of the trunk and shoulders do just as much work as the arms. Both underarm crutches and forearm crutches require upper body strength, though forearm crutches require a bit more from the user. If you have limited strength in your core, you may want to consider a knee walker instead. Selecting the Right Crutches
Selecting the Right CrutchesBalance – Learning to walk on crutches can be a real challenge to balance and coordination. Underarm crutches are the most common type of crutch, and can be easier to master at first. However, forearm crutches are proven to give you greater control over your movement. They are often suggested for more active patients, as they allow different gaits for different terrain. Selecting the Right Crutches
Fit – It is vitally important that crutches be properly fitted to the user. You should be able to stand up straight comfortably with a crutch, with your elbow bent between 15 and 30 degrees as your hand rests on the handle. Be sure your crutches are the right size for your body. Improperly fitted crutches can lead to abrasions, muscle pains, and nerve damage. Underarm crutches especially require proper fitting before use. Selecting the Right Crutches
Crutch tips – Where crutches come in contact with the ground, they typically have a rubber, slip-resistant tip. These tips are very important, as they must support your weight and keep the entire crutch balanced as you walk. Larger tips have a wider surface area in contact with the ground, and provide greater stability. Some crutch tips articulate to make walking on your crutches easier and faster. Furthermore, some crutches feature special spring assist technology which allows the crutch to move with the user and adapt to their gait. Whatever type of crutch you use, be sure that the crutch tip is solid and unbroken. Selecting the Right Crutches
Crutch handles – All crutches place a great deal of strain on the wrists and hands. To this end, some crutches feature special handles with extra padding, which can reduce stress and make your walking aid easier to grip. Others offer ergonomic shaping specific to the left or right hand. These offer greater security and comfort to the user. Be sure your crutch has a comfortable handle that will be easy for you to use over a long period of time. Selecting the Right Crutches

Selecting the Right Crutches

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Understanding Incontinence
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Understanding Incontinence

by seniorne
written by seniorne

Incontinence is the loss of bladder or bowel control. Regardless if this is a normal or difficult issue to discuss, it is often part of aging. Incontinence signs can be smooth, for instance, a discontinuous slight loss of pee. On the other hand symptoms can be a complete loss of control of both bladder and entrails. A large number individuals’ symptoms fall some spot in the center. If you are looking for Incontinence Supplies including Incontinence Pants click here. Understanding Incontinence

Types of Incontinence

  • Stress incontinence happens when weight or tension is put on the bladder from sneezing, chuckling, hacking or genuinely troublesome work. A little apportion of pee breaks in the midst of these activities.
  • Urge incontinence causes such a convincing motivation to urinate that the individual can’t hold it adequately long to get to the toilet. People with urge incontinence need to urinate a great part of the time and consistently wake up in the midst of the night with the slant to urinate.
  • Mixed incontinence is a blend of nervousness and urge incontinence. Various more prepared people, especially women, have this sort of incontinence.
  • Utilitarian incontinence is when individuals can hold their yearning to urinate yet can’t get to the can autonomous from any other individual.
  • Surge incontinence is a consistent spillage of a little measure of pee in light of the fact that the bladder never releases completely.
  • Transient incontinence is a short lived kind of incontinence that goes away once the reason is managed. Disorder is a run of the mill purpose behind transient incontinence.
  • Fecal incontinence is the loss of control of strong releases. It can reach out from an accidental spillage of a little measure of stool to complete loss of gut control. Blockage and the runs can achieve fecal incontinence.
  • NOTE: Be sure to look at an individualized control thought game plan with your specialist or other therapeutic administrations suppliers.

Understanding IncontinenceShop For Incontinence Supplies:

Senior.com has a variety of Incontinence supplies and we ship free to your home. Our customers appreciate our convenient and discreet way to purchase supplies to avoid embarrassing purchases in the line at the drug stores.
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What Causes Incontinence?

There are various explanations behind incontinence. Some of them include:

  • Urinary tract sullying
  • Disturbance or anatomical variety from the standard in the urinary system
  • Prostate sullying of disturbance
  • Stool impaction
  • Manifestations of arrangement
  • Pregnancy
  • Weight get
  • Momentary bed rest
  • Mental confusion
  • Certain helpful conditions:
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Bladder illness
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Down Syndrome
  • Different Sclerosis
  • Solid Dystrophy
  • Spina bifida
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic personality and spinal injuries

Ordinary Misconceptions about Incontinence Products

Thicker is NOT by and large better. A couple of people trust that thicker things offer better security against spillage. That is not by and large bona fide. New advancement has super retentive polymers (SAP). Each SAP is as meager as a salt valuable stone. They broaden and change into a gel when fluid strikes them. This allows us to make things more slim and more judicious. Old things were all pound with no SAPs so they were extra awkward and extra thick.
Bladder pads are NOT the same as female cleanliness pads. Bladder control pads have stand-out SAPs that allow them to ingest pee quickly.
Bladder pads are NOT for women just. A couple of men have light urinary incontinence. They can benefit by things that are thin, careful and springy. Today’s bladder control pads are sexually fair, have an anatomically pleasing fit for both men and women, and the paste strip can be set wherever in the customer’s apparel. Medline’s bladder control pads are even packaged to draw in both men and women.

Incontinence Myths

These declarations are FALSE:

  • Incontinence is an average bit of developing
  • There is no desire for incontinence
  • The primary control organization structure is a brief – a LARGE one.

Methods for Managing Incontinence

  • Timetable voiding is a framework used to help people who can’t get to the toilet in solitude. An individualized timetable is created for someone to take the person to the toilet at a specific time, by and large every a couple of hours. This technique can help decrease the amount of incontinent scenes.
  • Bladder retraining can be used with individuals who are aware of the slant to go to the latrine and have the limit and wanting to control the yearning. A timetable is created for some person to take the person to the can at specific times. Amidst the booked toileting, the individual manages controlling the slant to void.
  • Affected voiding can adequately help people with incontinence have less scenes and construct their nature with a full bladder. Again, an individualized logbook is made, and the individual is induced to go to the washroom at specific times.
  • Pelvic floor muscle exercises, known as Kegels, can sustain muscles to keep pee from spilling out of the bladder. These exercises are amazingly practical with tension and urge incontinence. Individuals who can grasp and take after headings
  • Keeping up a vital separation from bladder aggravations, for instance, caffeine, alcohol and carbonated refreshments may lessen the amount of incontinent scenes.
  • Some solution can moreover impact bladder limit. Chat with your specialist about how your answer may impact incontinence.
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Buying Guide and Assembly of Commodes

by Jeff Dailey
written by Jeff Dailey

Buying Guide and Assembly of Commodes

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Shop Senior.com Commodes
A commode is a special portable chair which incorporates the features of a regular toilet. It has a snap-on lid to fully accommodate the buttocks, legs for overall support and a comfortable backrest. In the next section, you will look into some of the most recent advancements in the engineering and development of commode products and tips on choosing one which is right for you.
Features of a typical commode
– A typical commode has legs, backrest, and snap on seat with lid to secure content and armrest for comfort.
– The commode seat is perfectly mounted to accommodate the entire buttock area and is holed to give way to waste materials going through the bucket.
– The pale-shape container (bucket) collects the patient’s fecal and urinal matter and keeps it in place through its lid if it is not in operating position.
– The back is supported by its U-shape design. It fully accommodates the lower back and is removable for easy storage or adjusts the level of comfort.
Tips on buying Personal Commode
Given the competition in the market today, a number of uniquely designed commode facilities have come into existence and this economic behavior is what drives down the gadget’s prices. The question now lies on their usefulness and their relative degree of stability.
While all commode products in the market are useful, their engineering and design are particularly suited for a particular client. If you can, get an evaluation by a physical therapist to assess your current physical infirmity. This should give them enough details to make better recommendations as to what type of products might benefit you. This can not be stressed enough, because the commode will aid you along your way to recovery, for temporary disabilities, or throughout your lifetime for the elderly and persons with an inrreversible physical handicap.
In addition, it will also be safer for you. Some products do not meet the current state standards and are not flexible enough to serve the clients dynamic needs. These and other considerations should be put in place before shelling out a penny for your personal commode gadgets.
Physical attributes of the absolute best commode products:
1. Stability and Comfort
Sophistication always come with conformability. A commode may look durable but if it’s too inflexible, unstowable, or unmaneuverable, then it doesn’t serve much purpose.
2. Lightweight
The material, which makes the entire structure, should be lightweight aluminum steel and reinforced by acrylic (plastic) material. This structural composition lessens the overall weight of this portable toilet and is an ideal gadget for patients who are incapable to performing personal sanitation or have difficulty using the conventional toilet.
3. Price matters
A lot of companies are producing commode and commode-related products. Be sure to make your personal canvass of products offered in the market. Comparison shops on the net provide valuable details of the most competitive prices across the web.
4. Sanitary Engineering
Present technology incorporates flush system in a portable commode facility. Some of these portable toilets are equipped with sanitary flush system where chemicals are joined with waste matter to neutralize foul smell. Others even have a special device where a rather watery stool is converted to a more easily collectible dry mass. While this technology is present, most are usually personally designed and are very expensive and may not be available for general users.
5. Easy To Clean
There are personal commode utilities which are not perfectly designed for easy cleaning. Most are not perfectly coated to resist dirt and stains that may be accrued while it is being used. The coating material that should have been used should be non-stick paint element. This makes the surface of the waste bucket become stain resistant.
6. Operational Flexibility
A good personal commode product should offer a variety of operational functions. Manufacture of personal commode today shifted from the usual commode-alone structure but incorporates the features of a wheel chair or vice-versa. It should also be manageable enough to encourage mobility without worrying about easy access to a toilet facility.
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How Bed Assist Bars Help Seniors
Fall Prevention TipsSafety & Fall Prevention

Bed Assist Bars Help Seniors

by Kimberly Johnson
written by Kimberly Johnson

How Bed Assist Bars Help Seniors

Bed Assist Bar Demonstration, Assembly and Usage

When it comes to getting up in bed, bed assist bars are very helpful for seniors. These easily attach to the base of the bed or the footboard and are relatively inexpensive. Most of these bars will have several sections or tiers that allow the user to easily pull up so he can easily sit up without assistance. For example, there are bed grab bars that look like a ladder and can be used to help pull yourself up in bed. They are attached onto the bed frame or to the end of the bed. How Bed Assist Bars Help Seniors
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Built to last, our Bed Assist Bar provides help getting in and out of bed. It features a soft grip for comfort, pocket for handy storage and full length legs and straps for added safety. This sturdily constructed bar offers quick and easy tool-free assembly. Includes a nylon bag for storage.
  • For help getting in and out of bed
  • Soft, comfortable grip
  • Easy, tool-free assembly
  • Nylon storage bag

Bd Assist Bar Demonstration, Assembly and Usage

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Selection & Assembly of a Rollator
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Selection and Assembly of a Rollator

by Kimberly Johnson
written by Kimberly Johnson

Selection and Assembly of a Rollator

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lMv7hzXmVY

Selection & Assembly of Rollator Walkers
(Also called: 4 Wheel or 4WW)

walkers for elderly

Rollators (also called 4 wheel walkers) are just that – walkers for elderly with four wheels, brakes, a seat and a basket/bag. They work well both indoors and outdoors – especially models with large wheels that easily roll over uneven ground and carpet. Selection & Assembly of a Rollator

Who Should Use a Rollator?

Elderly who need a walker for balance but do not need to put much weight onto it. It is also beneficial for seniors who need a seat to rest, want to carry items and want the security of having something to hold onto when walking. Most versions are also foldable and can fit in the trunk of a car. The styles with larger wheels are recommended as they roll easier on uneven ground and are usually more stable.

Who Should NOT Use A Rollator?

Elderly who have a sore foot/leg/hip and the doctor does not want them to place weight onto it (ex. post hip surgery). This is usually temporary and the senior can progress to a rollator at a later date.
Elderly with significant balance, strength and endurance issues. They may be safer using a two wheel walker or wheelchair – depending on what is causing their difficulty walking.

How to Use a Rollator

  1. Adjust to proper height – see below for how to fit a walker
  2. Lock brakes – I recommend locking the brakes anytime elderly are sitting down on the walker’s seat or getting up/down from a chair/bed/couch with the walker in front of them. On most rollator walkers with seats, the senior can lock the brakes by pressing the brake levers down till they lock in place. This ensures the walker will not roll away from the user.
  3. Get in position – Place both hands on the handles.
  4. Stand upright – This will likely place the users toes/midfoot in line with the rear wheels
  5. Walk normally – Try to stay in a normal upright walking position and not to hunch over or get the walker to far ahead.
  6. Small steps – Take small steps especially while turning around – for example to turn around to get into a chair.
  7. Using seat – Find level ground, lock brakes, turn around and sit down. Do not sit down to hard as brakes are built for light hold only.

Recommended Features

  • Large wheels – Larger wheels roll over uneven ground easier which makes it more enjoyable to use outside and also safer.
  • Lightweight – Some walkers are too heavy for smaller seniors as they cannot push them around easily – putting them at risk of falling.
  • Easy to use brakes – Some brakes are too stiff for elderly so be sure to have the senior try the brakes – both squeezing them as well as locking them.
  • Padded seat – Elderly will use the seat if it is comfortable.
  • Basket/Bag – I prefer models that allow easy access to the basket/bag while in the normal walking position. Baskets that are only accessible by reaching over top or around the walker are not safe and inconvenient.

Accessories

  • Standard options – Most walkers come with several standard features such as a basket/bag and padded seat.
  • Oxygen tank holders – Some walkers have enough room in the basket/bag for an oxygen tank or small portable concentrator. Others will benefit from an oxygen tank holder. Make sure it keeps the weight low to the ground or it makes the walker top heavy and prone to tipping over – Especially on uneven ground outside (such as a curb cutout at a crosswalk).
  • Cane holder – To hold their cane securely.

How Much Does a Rollator Walker Cost?

Rollator walkers for elderly (four wheel walkers) will cost $100-600+ depending on the quality and features.
Source: Medline

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