What We’ve Learned From Occupational Therapists
By Barry Redican, Showerbuddy The Real Experts in Home Mobility At Showerbuddy, we’re proud of the equipment we make, but we’re even prouder of how we’ve made it: in conversation...
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What We’ve Learned From Occupational Therapists
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Why Prioritising Quality Over Price Matters in Mobility Equipment
The True Cost of a “Cheap” Solution We understand the temptation to go with the lower-cost option when purchasing mobility equipment. Budgets are tight. Funding is limited. And when something...
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The Care Factor - What Really Sets Equipment Apart
More Than Materials and Mechanisms When people evaluate mobility equipment, the focus is often on technical specifications. What material is it made from? How much weight can it hold? What’s...
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The Impact of Good Equipment - Beyond the Bathroom
By Barry Redican, Showerbuddy The Daily Struggle That Goes Unseen For those living with mobility challenges, the bathroom can be a battleground. Every transfer, every movement, is a potential risk...
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Families and Bathroom Mobility – What We've Learned
Listening First - Our Best Source of Insight Over the years, we’ve spoken with hundreds of families trying to navigate bathroom mobility. Every story is different, but one theme always...
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A Plea to Government - Don’t Overlook the Bathroom in Disability Funding
The Silent Struggle in Every Home When we talk about disability support and funding, the conversation often leans towards mobility aids, ramps, or vehicle access. These are vital - but...
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An Ecosystem of Support – More Than Just a Chair
At Showerbuddy, we’re often asked what makes our products different. While it’s easy to focus on the impressive features of a particular chair, the real answer lies in something broader:...
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ShowerBuddy’s Role in Streamlining OT and PT Assessments
The Challenge: Time Constraints in Occupational Therapy For almost two decades, we have worked closely with occupational therapists (OTs). If there is one thing we have learned, it is that...
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Making Transfers Easier – The Difference a Thoughtfully Designed Chair Makes
Why Transfers Are a Critical Part of Daily Care For many individuals living with mobility challenges, the process of moving from one area of the home to another is one...
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Addressing the Challenge of Quickly Getting a Bathroom Solution
When a loved one suddenly finds themselves unable to use the bathroom safely, the urgency to find a solution can be overwhelming. Whether due to an accident, surgery, or simply...
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BathCheck: A Time-Saving Tool for Professionals
Overcoming Time Pressures in Occupational and Physical Therapy Are you an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT) struggling to find enough hours in the day? You're not alone. We...
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Efficient Mobility Solutions for Busy Retailers
BathCheck streamlines mobility equipment selection for retailers. Faster assessments, accurate product matching, and paperless process. Free to download.
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ShowerBuddy’s EcoTraveller SB7e: Going the Extra Mile with Extension Legs
Families who rely on accessible travel equipment know the difference a few centimetres can make. Recently, we heard from parents of a young man who travels frequently with their EcoTraveller...
