Helping elderly parents maintain mobility and dignity
Why Ageing in Place Matters for Seniors For many elderly individuals, staying in their own homes, or “ageing in place,” is a deeply cherished goal. This lifestyle offers the comfort...
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Helping elderly parents maintain mobility and dignity
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Top mobility solutions for independent living
Independent living is something most of us take for granted. For individuals navigating mobility challenges due to a condition, injury, or aging, the ability to manage daily tasks independently can...
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Spotlight on ShowerBuddy’s SB6w Roll-InBuddy Solo
If you or someone you care for is living with mobility challenges, you’ll know how important independence is. The ability to handle everyday routines—like showering or using the toilet—without relying...
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Why cheap shower and bath chairs aren't worth it
Buying cheap shower chairs in our view is not a great idea for anyone with significant mobility challenges. The price may be tempting, but there’s many downsides.
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5 Reasons OTs Should Use BathCheck For Bathroom Mobility Assessments
Here’s just 5 reasons why you should try BathCheck for bathroom assessments.
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Why bathroom independence matters
Everyone is deserving of their privacy and enjoyment in the bathroom. It is the time in the day where we gather our thoughts, take time out from other people and...
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Toilet Training A Young Child With Mobility Challenges [And How A Shower Chair Can Help]
Toilet training can be a long, challenging process for any parent with young children. Every child has their own idea on how quickly they’ll take to transitioning out of a...
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How to help a loved one maintain bathroom independence during physical rehab
Supporting someone you love to get through a lengthy physical recovery is far from easy. Many families, parents, partners and friends sacrifice and dedicate their time to making daily life...
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Is Your Bathroom Ready To Accommodate A Physical Recovery?
The early stages of a serious injury are usually spent in a hospital or similar care facility where the equipment and staff available are designed to provide the best possible...
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Quick and easy ways to reduce hazards in the home for mobility impaired people
For a household of fully mobile people, the home might not seem full of hazards – some basic standards around decluttering and tidying is usually enough to keep everyone safe....
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7 signs it may be time to investigate a shower chair or other bathroom mobility aid
There’s a tricky period that many people go through; it’s the transition from being independently mobile to needing assistance. This help with movement may come in the form of equipment...
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Bathing etiquette for mobility impaired people and their carers
Few things in our daily lives are as personal as bathing. It’s our natural inclination to want this to be done alone – we wish to have total control over...
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5 adjustments to make to your shower chair for better comfort
Shower chairs should be able to adjust to your preferences. A mobility challenge leaves many individuals unable to achieve a fine level of body control, meaning that any assistive equipment...
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