Posted on April 12th, 2018.
There are many innovations that have helped the physically challenged population reclaim some independence. One in particular, handicap showers, are highly important for helping handicapped individuals safely take care of themselves in the bathroom with less or no assistance from others. This can go a long way to improve quality of life. Here is how handicap showers can make showering safer for the disabled:
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Posted on March 29th, 2018.
Growing old comes with new challenges. It’s common for limbs to ache and hurt, and sitting down and getting up can become difficult tasks. This can mean that the one place where you want privacy the most — the bath — is where you end up needing the most assistance.
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Posted on March 22nd, 2018.
Walk-in showers have become an essential feature in homes with elderly people in the family. The fact that old age can come with limited mobility makes these showers the perfect choice for them. Here is how to upgrade your bathroom with shower surround kits that can benefit you.
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Posted on March 13th, 2018.
Old age brings with it a lot of difficulties that leave the elderly with many challenges. One of these challenges is getting into and out of the bathtub daily, or even twice a day.
For ease of access, barrier-free showers have been developed. These showers don’t have a high edge to step over, making them much more convenient for those who have difficulty with mobility. Here are some other benefits of installing a barrier-free shower:
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Posted on March 8th, 2018.
Hydrotherapy is a relatively new concept which is used to relieve pains and aches in the body. It literally means “therapy using water.”
Walk-in bathtubs are specially designed for the elderly and the handicapped so that they don’t find bathing more than they can handle on their own. Combining walk-in tubs with hydrotherapy now brings a hoard of benefits to those with joint and muscular ailments. Patients with arthritis, gout, and other similar illnesses can use these hydrotherapy tubs to feel relief from the pain.
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