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The elderly are prone to falls and injuries due to limited mobility. And shower places are the trickiest places because of the wet floors, absence of support, etc., could lead to serious falls. However, today there are a lot of products available which can help you avoid them. For example, shower equipment that helps you maintain your balance and take showers safely – Shower Chairs. It acts as an  aids for the elderly  to maintain support and have their bath comfortably without the fear of falling down because let me tell you that the fear of falling can prove to be as harmful mentally as the injuries harm physically. And the stress of that can decrease quality of life and mess up with other things that also gives birth to new mental issues. So, let us learn more about this helpful equipment.  What are Shower Chairs? These chairs are furniture that is specially designed for bathroom use, significantly to help the people with limited mobility. It is designed in a way that it keeps

  Quote by L. Frank Baum - “There is no place like home”. The comfort you get at home is incomparable. Due to increasing age, you might have problems like weak eyesight, hearing problems, joint pains, less stable feet, etc., and choose to stay at home most of the time. However, many times, you might have faced tripping and falling in the house because of the physical limitations. So, it becomes essential for you to organize the house in a safe and comfortable way. If you live alone, it is important to have these items for increased independence and ease out your lives in many ways. Here, we have listed a few items that you must have in the house for senior citizens. Bathroom Essentials A bathroom is a place where every individual likes to have your personal space and privacy. But with increasing age and knee pain, it is difficult for you to sit and stand up by yourselves while using the toilet. You need support every time you wish to use the toilet. To overcome this issue, you can

If I tell you to name one diagnostic tool that is there by default in every first aid kit and is equally essential, it has to be a thermometer. Because we have encountered its importance in diagnosing and analyzing many diseases. We have them in our homes, offices, and hospitals. There are different types of thermometers like a digital thermometer, mercury thermometer, infrared thermometer, etc. And each type of thermometer has different uses like some are useful in recording the temperature of humans, some of the food, etc. That's not it! Different types of thermometers also need to be placed on/under the desired body part to record accurate temperature. People often get confused while purchasing the thermometer due to its variety. Mainly they get confused in two common types of thermometer -  digital thermometer  and mercury thermometer. And today, we are going to shed some light on these two types of thermometers to clear your confusion and to help you choose the best one accord

Medical emergencies can arrive at any time. One thing that covid pandemic has taught us is to be extra careful about health. You can use certain medical devices to track the changes your body is facing due to any illness. Let us jump in to know which medical devices like thermometer, nebulisers, etc. every home must have in order to take precautions.  Thermometer This is a very basic device every home must-have. Especially in winters and monsoons, when flu is widespread, you can track the temperature of kids, adults, and the elderly with a thermometer. The average body temperature range is from 97°F to 99°F, i.e., 36.1°C to 37.2°C. A temperature over 100.4°F, i.e., 38°C, often means you have a fever due to illness or any kind of infection.  Generally, the thermometer used in homes is a digital or mercury thermometer. A thermometer can be used in three different ways to measure temperature.  Oral:  The thermometer is kept under the tongue until the beep sound from the thermometer. This

  Disposable gloves are single use gloves. As the name suggests, it should be disposed of immediately after use. It is widely used in the medical and food industry. Medical professionals use gloves to protect themselves and patients from spreading infections. Gloves are also used while dealing with edible items to maintain hygiene. Disposable gloves come in various sizes, materials, texture, sterility, color, etc. Gloves are also available in two forms, powdered and powder-free gloves. Thus all disposable gloves are not the same.Disposable gloves: When and Where to use it? You need to choose gloves based on material type as per your requirement. They all have different properties. Disposable gloves are generally made from natural or synthetic rubber. Here we will discuss various types of disposable gloves based on the material they are made from. We will provide you with information that will help you find the right gloves for you. Polyethylene Gloves These gloves are made from polyeth

When a person is injured, they are probably told to rest on bed most of the time of their day. But what if there is no proper safety on the bed itself? There are certain circumstances like rolling out of bed that you as a caretaker need to focus on solving. And for such safety concerns, installing  bed rails  is the best option. They provide one with both safety and support.  They are also known as safety rails and bedside rails. These rails are used to prevent rolling out of bed or falling from bed. With this, they also provide stability, security, and support to the users while shifting positions or getting in/out of bed. These rails come in numerous types, styles, and sizes. Let us know more about this medical help equipment, starting with its types:  Types of Bed Rails There are two types of bed rails types based on its fitting: Integral These bed rails are incorporated into the bed design. These bed rails are fitted to the bed frame already. Some are of full length while others ar

We sit most of the day, be it in an office chair, lounging in a recliner chair, reading a book on the wooden chair, taking meals on the dining chair, etc. But for elderly people, there can be times when they cannot sit comfortably because of their limited mobility.  To provide them with safety and comfort both, there are several chairs available like shower chairs, recliner chairs, etc. There are  hospital chairs  available for the elderly in the hospital to provide them with required comfort. These all chairs are mostly adjustable in height, size, and many ways around. To know more about these adjustable chairs, let us have a look at what they are, their types, and their benefits: What are Adjustable Chairs? Adjustable chairs help elderly people to overcome their poor mobility. They help you to sit in a comfortable and better-supported way. There are five main types of adjustable chairs for the elderly: Orthopedic chairs Riser recliner Lift chairs Vibrational massage chairs Adjustable