Benefits of Home and Mobility Equipment
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Shower Chairs and Transfer Benches
- Seated support while bathing
- Allows for seated transitioning in and out of the tub or shower
- Specifically designed to be used in wet environments
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Grab Bars, Bedrails and Reachers
- Sturdy holding surface for entry into and exit from shower area
- Support to get in and out of bed
- Support to push off of while sitting at edge of bed prior to standing
- Support device to recover/ grab items out of reach or at lower surfaces
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Walkers and Canes
- Increase ability to walk safely and independently
- Decrease pain while walking
- Improve balance to reduce risk of falling
- Improve tolerance for being on your feet
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Commodes
- Adaptable seated surfaces with support to safely get up and down when using toilet
- 3 versatile locations:
- At bedside - used as toilet
- Over toilet - giving seated height support and a "push off" surface
- In shower - as shower chair
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Wheelchair
- Permits involvement in daily activities for those with reduced mobility
- Decreases risk of falls
- Improves quality of life for those with decreased strength and balance
