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Choosing a Rolling Shower Chair for Your Parents
If your aging parents require assistance with bathing it's
worth considering investing in a rolling shower chair. These chairs are
equipped with wheels that allow for movement from one location to another. They
provide a convenient way for your parents to transfer between their bedroom and
bathroom ensuring they can shower comfortably and independently.There are benefits that a rolling shower chair can offer to
your parents including;1. Minimizing the risk of slips. Falls in the bathroom as
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22nd Feb 2024
WaterStopper Stops Wet Floors
Bestbath showers are manufactured to exact specifications to ensure safety and to ensure that the water drains properly. For added security, we recommend installing the WaterStopper to keep the water where it belongs – inside the shower. Effectively containing water in a zero entry or barrier-free shower is critical to keeping floors dry and bathers safe.
The WaterStopper from Bestbath.But how do you keep water in your shower, where it belongs, without sacrificing ease of access? The answer: Be
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22nd Feb 2024
How to Determine Preferred Shower Chair Seat Height
One of the comments we hear on a regular basis is, "I don't know what seat height I need". And yet seat height is a critical measurement and when it's not right, it can render your shower chair practically useless.Hear are the factors that a person should consider when trying to choose the right rolling shower chair seat height.1. Will the user be transferring from a wheelchair or bed to their rolling shower chair? If that is the case, in all probability you will want to choose
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18th Feb 2024
20 Warning Signs Your Parent Needs Help at Home
Orig Post www.agingcare.com | RePost CareProdx 2/17/2016Maybe you've noticed that dad's unopened mail is piling up. Or mom, once meticulous about her appearance, is wearing wrinkled clothes and not doing her hair. Perhaps there are bruises on your aging parent's arms. When you bring up the subject, you hear, "Everything is fine. There's no need to worry."Admitting they need help would mean they can't take care of themselves anymore, and no one wants to lose their independence. "Denial is th
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26th Jan 2024
Home And Elder Care For Those With Mobility Problems
Source: healthinaging.org | Re-Post CareProdx 8/18/2016The changes that occur with aging can lead to problems with a person’s ability to move around, or mobility. Mobility problems may be unsteadiness while walking, difficulty getting in and out of a chair, or falls. Muscle weakness, joint problems, pain, disease, and neurological (brain and nervous system) difficulties-common conditions in older people-can all contribute to mobility problems. Sometimes several mild problems occur at one t
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26th Jan 2024