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Folding Shower Chairs for Small Bathrooms and Travel

Folding Shower Chairs for Small Bathrooms and Travel

Bathing should not feel risky. But for some people, such...
7 min read
bathroom safety
Tub Rails vs Grab Bars: Choosing the Right Bathtub Support

Tub Rails vs Grab Bars: Choosing the Right Bathtub Support

No one may think twice about getting in and out...
6 min read
bathroom safety
Tub Transfer Benches Safer Entry and Exit for the Bathtub

Tub Transfer Benches: Safer Entry and Exit for the Bathtub

Most people don't give much thought to getting in and...
7 min read
transfer benches
Gait Support Devices Canes, Walking Poles, and Cueing Attachments

Gait Support Devices: Canes, Walking Poles, and Cueing Attachments

Changes in strength, balance, and walking patterns can develop, especially...
6 min read
fall prevention
Handicap accessible bathroom with grab bars and shower seat installed for safe bathing

Handicap Accessible Bathrooms: Grab Bar and Shower Seat Guidelines

There’s a lot more that goes into making a bathroom...
4 min read
tec
Sliding, swiveling, and rolling bath seats compared for safer shower and tub transfers

Sliding, Swiveling, and Rolling Bath Seats: Which Movement Type You Need

Selecting the right bath seat involves more than just making...
4 min read
rollators
Walker Fall Prevention Accessories & Caregiver Monitoring for Seniors

Walker Fall Prevention: Accessories & Caregiver Monitoring for Seniors

Staying steady on your feet can become more difficult with...
6 min read
fall prevention
Suction Cup Bath Safety: Where Mats and Rails Actually Hold

Suction Cup Bath Safety: Where Mats and Rails Actually Hold

A bathtub can go from perfectly harmless to dangerously slippery...
5 min read
How to Install a Tub Rail or Grab Bar: Correct Height and Placement

How to Install a Tub Rail or Grab Bar: Correct Height and Placement

Installing a grab bar is one of the most effective...
5 min read
Ergonomic Crutches: What Actually Causes Armpit and Wrist Pain, and What to Look For

Ergonomic Crutches: What Actually Causes Armpit and Wrist Pain, and What to Look For

If the crutches you were given have started to hurt,...
8 min read
crutch wrist pain
Heavy duty and bariatric bath safety equipment for higher weight capacities

Heavy Duty and Bariatric Bath Safety: Weight Capacity Explained

Used correctly, bathroom safety equipment makes bathing and other bathroom...
4 min read
technology
Shower chair in a safe bathroom for aging in place

The Complete Bath Safety Checklist for Aging in Place

Bathrooms can become surprisingly difficult to navigate as we age...
5 min read
aging in place
A closeup of a person's feet walking with a walker with walkwise attached to the rollator

How to Help an Aging Parent Stay Safe at Home When You Can't Be There

Watching an aging parent gradually lose independence is never easy—especially...
9 min read
aging in place
Walking with Parkinson's: Understanding Gait Freezing & How to Manage It

Walking with Parkinson's: Understanding Gait Freezing & How to Manage It

For most people, walking is something they don't think about....
10 min read
Parkinson's Disease
How to Choose a Shower Chair or Bath Seat for Seniors and Caregivers

How to Choose a Shower Chair or Bath Seat for Seniors and Caregivers

Unfortunately, a significant percentage of falls happen in bathrooms, making...
4 min read
electric wheelchairs