Many people who are faced with mobility problems have been forced to give up much of their independence. Simple things normally taken for granted, like bathing, are a seemingly impossible feat for those who are burdened with immobility. However, due to the new technologies that we are presented with every day, bath lifts have given [...]
We think of home improvement for varied reasons. Some are forced to do it to accommodate a growing family while others are for functionality. Whatever our reasons are, it is important to have it done the right way. There are several things to consider in planning for home improvement and this include the budget and [...]
If you are looking to make your home the refined and normal look that can only come from Wicker furniture, but find the price tag on such Wicker furniture too advanced for you, you need not give up completely on the possibility of you owning at least some sort of Wickerwork article of furniture. This [...]
Bathing InjuriesOn average, 370 persons of all ages sustain injuries from bathtub/shower daily in the United States. The dangerous aspect of bathing is evident from the injury data reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission: 117,230 bathtub/shower injuries in 1989; 136,616 in 1990; and 139,434 in 1991.Those between the ages of 25-64 accounted for 37 [...]
Recommendations for Existing Bathrooms: Transfer BenchInstall transfer bench for making easy transfers. These benches generally remain partly inside and partly outside the tub. Persons would sit on the part outside the tub and gradually slide his/her body inside the tub. Transfer benches are available in various sizes and seat types. Some are height adjustable and [...]
Many family care-providers experience very high levels of mental stress from providing care to their relatives. Emotional stress is the most difficult part of being a family care-provider, who sometimes are themselves older and have other family responsibilities. In addition to looking after other family members, many work outside their homes as well. Consequently, they [...]
