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Bathroom Aids By: Attending to bathroom needs is one of the most dif
Attending to bathroom needs is one of the most difficult things to do when taking care of an immobilized person. For beginners, it would be more uncomfortable compared to experienced caregivers. “How will I handle it? Will I be able to do it correctly? Will the person I’m attending to be at ease with me and with my approach?†So many questions will run through our minds, and our body will struggle to have the job done.
No matter at what level of expertise of care giving you are, with bathroom aids, helping a person with any toilet necessities is effortless. May it be giving a person a bath or letting him urinate and defecate. Here we highlight 6 different bathroom aids that can help disabled persons and caregivers – shower chair, shower stool, commode/over the toilet frame, folding commode, folding commode with castors, shower wheelchair/commode. You can choose from these 6 ergonomically designed bathroom aids that will suit your style, comfort and budget.
1. Shower Chair
Shower chair’s has fully adjustable legs, micro holes for shower leveling, and has a slimmer design in order to fit most shower recesses. Moreover, it has the capacity to hold a maximum weight of 136 kg.
2. Shower Stool
a shower stool with padded seat. It has a carrying weight capacity of 136 kg. And, it is ideal for narrower shower recess.
3. Commode/Over the Toilet Frame
The commode/over the toilet frame is a 3-in-1 commode with interchangeable options – it can be a commode or over the toilet seat frame. It has also the option of removable back bar to enable more flexibility and fit it closer to the cistern.
4. Folding Commode
The folding commode is made of steel. You can bring it anywhere you go or set it aside in the corner if not in use. It is ideal for caravans, as its structure is straighter in design giving a shorter distance (width) between the legs.
5. Folding Commode with Castors
A folding commode with castors that are lockable so that it can be perfectly and simply used around the home, and when placed already in the desired area you can lock its castors to prevent it from moving unwantedly. Thus, you don’t have to put effort in carrying it from one place to another.
6. Shower Wheelchair/Commode
A shower wheelchair/commode is highly recommended by health organizations. It is considered as one of the best available in the market. Its structure is made of aluminum and has wheels for easy transfer.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-09-15)
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Asthma And Gerd Reflux By: autor
Did you know that your asthma could be linked to your Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
Truth is everything is connected when it comes to your health and environment, only some things are more obvious than others.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-09-15)
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How To Succeed In The Kitchen With The Right Tools By: Groshan Fabiola
Cooking may be difficult from time to time. It can sure seem to be like walking on thin ice. But with the right tools in your hands you can create a real masterpiece right there in your kitchen.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-09-15)
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Kitchen Tools That Makes A Master Chef Out Of You By: Groshan Fabiola
All that you need to create a miracle in the kitchen is a complete set of necessary kitchen tools and a whole lot of love for the food you are about to prepare. Kitchen tools and love are the two main keys you need to make success as a chef.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-09-15)
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D-vitamin Is Very Important For Your Body By: Groshan Fabiola
The winter period can mean a lot of pleasure, but for many, this season means D-vitamin deficiency which on the other hand leads to anxiety and depression. We humans depend on the Vitamin D that we get from the sun.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-09-15)
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How To Build A Wooden House By Using A Building Kit By: Groshan Fabiola
The winter period can mean a lot of pleasure, but for many, this season means D-vitamin deficiency which on the other hand leads to anxiety and depression. We humans depend on the Vitamin D that we get from the sun.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-09-15)
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Pregnant Women Urged To Get Flu Shots By: pangsiyan
Drive from: fashion gift WASHINGTON — Flu season may not sound as scary for pregnant women this year as last – but they're still at high risk brand watches and need that shot, says a letter being mailed to thousands of health providers this week from some leading medical societies.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-09-15)
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New Techniques With Stem Cells By: Wayne chajdke
New techniques are being developed every year by scientists to help cure diseases and improve the knowledge on stem cells and their possible use for human beings.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-09-15)
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Join Yogaseekers Your Online Easy Guide To Free Yoga Training, Exercises By: Harry James
Will help exercise your lungs and calm your whole body. Many believe that when you meditate and breathe deeply that it will charge your body with energy, helping you get more done without being as tired.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-09-14)
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Food Addiction - The Sweetest Toxin: The Deadly Truth About Sugar By: Nancy Desjardins
Few can deny the inevitable lure of sweets – we pour a little sweetener in our coffee every morning, snatch a donut (or two) and hanker for a candy-bar pick-me-up in the mid-afternoon, and then top of a hectic and often stressful workday with a scoop or two of Hunka Chunka Burning Fudge or some other delightful creation at a favorite ice cream shop.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-09-14)
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