jeudi 8 mai 2014

Personal Care Senior Products For The Home

By Erica Holms


Moving an elderly relative into the family home is a complicated process that involves everyone in the home. The transition must be made gracefully for everyone to feel comfortable. This includes the senior, who will often feel like the process is an unwanted burden to the family. Changes will be necessary and some of those changes include purchasing and installing senior products designed to reduce the risk of injury in a bathroom and bedroom.

Some of the most important products for seniors that you can get when they move in with you are for the bathroom. There are so many falls that occur in the bathroom and you want to do everything in your power to prevent that from happening. One great product is an elevated toilet seat that has arm rests. This makes it easier to get on and off because they will not have to sit down as far. The arms make it easier to help them steady themselves as they stand. You also want to make sure you have grab bars in and around the bath or shower.

Accidents are common in the bedroom as well. To reduce the risk of falls, rails may be installed on the bed. If the bed is pushed up against a wall, only one rail will be needed on the opposite side. Install rails on both sides for a bed in the middle of a room. The rails fold away when not in use. When locked in place, the rails will decrease the risk of a tumble out of bed.

The average senior has trouble getting around so it will be necessary to inspect the home for areas where restricted mobility is a problem. Getting up and down stairs can be a challenge. If the home has a stairway, installation of a stair lift may be necessary. This device consists of a seat that runs on a rail attached to the wall. The user sits in the seat and the device relocates to the second floor.

Another product you can purchase is a recliner chair that lifts them in and out easily. Medication helpers are also available. There are so many great products for senior available today. We can help with all of your elderly care products.




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