Rethinking Bathroom Design for an Ageing World
Barry Redican, CEO, Showerbuddy Why I keep asking: why aren't we building accessible bathrooms? Everywhere I go, I see new homes being built with the same old bathroom design. You...
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Rethinking Bathroom Design for an Ageing World
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5 Ways A Shower Chair Takes Pressure Off Family Members
Supporting a loved one with their mobility challenges is something that many family members are more than happy to do. Help comes in many different forms, but it’s the physical...
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Make Bathing Easier For Disabled Children
Bath time is a favourite among many children, full of bubbles, bath toys and a relaxing soak before bed. And while safety is paramount for all children in the...
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Securing NDIS Funding For Bathroom Mobility
The NDIS or National Disability Insurance Scheme was introduced in 2013 to provide support to Australians with costs associated with managing their disabilities. This scheme funds equipment and support to...
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Toilet safety for disabilities
When living with a disability at home, toilet safety is the absolute priority. Depending on the impairment, we all have differing abilities to maneuver or support ourselves with typical movement...
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What to look for in a shower chair
So, you’re in the market for a shower chair for yourself, a loved one or perhaps you’re an Occupational Therapist on the hunt for an effective solution for your client....
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Safe Patient Handling At Home – How carer and individual work together
The information in this article is intended as a general guide only. Always consult the support plan and occupational therapist. Carers should follow health guidelines and their employer’s training in...
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How To Support Disabled Parents
The information in this article is intended as a general guide only. Always consult the support plan and occupational therapist. It can be quite a challenge for adult children when...
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Caring for Disabled Children [Tips on Navigating your Journey]
The information in this article is intended as a general guide only. Always consult with your child’s medical professionals for advice specific to your child and their needs. If you’re...
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The dangers of manual bath transfers for a disabled person
The information in this article is intended as a general guide only. Consult with your occupational therapist for more information on hazards in your own home. The recent film Adam starring Aaron...
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Tips to make bathtubs safe during a shower
The information in this article is intended as a general guide only. Consult with your occupational therapist for help with making bathing safe. Latest in our bathroom safety series is...
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Why Quality Matters In A Shower Chair
When it comes to something as important as independence and dignity in the bathroom, we believe that people shouldn’t have to compromise. Showerbuddy systems are designed to provide the absolute...
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Muscular Dystrophy and The Bathroom – Navigating Loss Of Mobility
Note: This article provides information specifically about bathroom mobility and how it relates to muscular dystrophy. For more information on MD specifically, please consult your local health authorities. Muscular Dystrophy,...
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