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Choosing The Right Raised Toilet Seat - 5 Best Toilet Seat Risers For 2023
At HPFY, we have a safe and comfortable collection of raised toilet seats that enhance an individual’s experience of using a toilet bowl.
Family Caregiver Tips: How to Assist Your Loved Ones with Toileting?
With aging comes diminished physical abilities. The elderly can be at risk going to the bathroom. Without assistance a slip and fall can lead to a break or fracture which can be dangerous to the elderly. Assisting a patient with toileting can be as simple as using the proper toileting aids and techniques.
Raised Toilet Seat – For Better Safety and Independence
Raised toilet seat is attached to an existing toilet seat to increase its height. It minimizes the distance a person has to cover while sitting down or getting up a toilet seat.
Management of Immobile Patients and Their Toileting Needs
Believe it or not, the waste our bodies produce can actually be hazardous to us, so it is imperative to be able to use the toilet in a safe and proper manner. However, sometimes there are circumstances that can make going to the bathroom a challenging endeavor. Old age, injury or disease can negatively impact our ability to expel waste in a safe manner and our bathrooms can be our biggest enemies. Using a commode chair that suits your needs can make this crucial activity simpler, easier and safer.
Avoiding Falls: Especially in the Bathroom
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury to our older population. A fall can happen anywhere; on the stairs, outside on unlevel terrain, and especially our bathroom. Our bathrooms are loaded with slippery surfaces just waiting to reach out and grab us.
Why use Squatty Potty Ecco Toilet Stool?
There is a bend in our digestive tracts between the rectum and anus in an upright position, which stops us from pooping. It is similar to a bend in a garden hose that stops the flow of water. When sitting on the toilet seat, with knees at a right angle, our puborectalis muscle (the muscle responsible for continence) relaxes only partially.
This type of transfer bench is very different from the other types of benches as in this; the user simply sits on a seat and then slides to the other side, usually on rails or a sliding frame. This reduces friction in movement considerably and makes it easy for more highly dependent patients.
Building the Perfect Shower for People with Disabilities
Perhaps the most dangerous room in the home for anyone with a disability is the bathroom. Traditional bathrooms do not even come close to providing the disabled with a safe and accessible environment. But there are several steps you can take to make sure your bathroom is more handicap-accessible.
Defying Gravity: Preventing Falls
No matter how hard we try, gravity works. It’s always there pulling us down, but as we age old man gravity’s pull on us can become dangerous. Falls are a leading cause of injuries and hospital stays, especially in the elderly. The CDC reports that 1 in 3 older adults (65 or older) fall each year and these falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries.
Properly Cleaning Medical Equipment - A How To Guide
Properly cleaning medical equipment requires following specific procedures. Here are 12 general tips to disinfect the equipment. READ MORE.
10 Important Facts About Bipolar Disorder
While most of us have heard about it, do you know the facts about bipolar disorder? Many people who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder often experience other mental health conditions, such as anxiety and attention deficit disorders. READ MORE.
Diapers and Wipes Washcloths and Wipes
Adult Wipes vs. Baby Wipes vs. Wet Wipes: Which Ones Right?
Adult wipes or baby wipes or wet wipes are all the same…right? Not so!! What’s the difference? Aren’t they the same? We can give you information to help you decide which is right. READ MORE
Scooter vs Power Wheelchair: Which Should You Choose
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are both essential mobility aids that help those with limited mobility to move around. If you, like many, are confused and find it hard to differentiate between a scooter and a power wheelchair, this article is for you. READ MORE.
How to Choose the Best Lifting Sling for Patient Safety
Patient safety is important in both clinical and home settings. What should you consider when selecting a sling for maximum safety? What patient transfer sling do I need? What sling types are available? We can help. READ MORE
10 Essential Anti-Aging Foods That Are Great For Your Skin
10 Essential Anti-Aging Foods That Are Great For Your Skin
Eye Aids Health & Wellness Guide
Viral vs Bacterial Pink Eye: What's The Difference?
Conjunctivitis is an eye infection that causes inflammation in the eye. In this article, we will discuss the difference between viral and bacterial pink eye. READ MORE.
Because lifting and transferring patients manually can be physically demanding and dangerous for the caregiver or patient, sit-to-stand patient lifts can provide comfort and peace of mind. With so many products available, how do you know which is the right sit-to-stand patient lift for your situation? HPFY has narrowed it down to the five best sit-to-stand lifts. READ MORE.
How to Recognize Seasonal Depression in Family and Friends
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a specific type of depression. By recognizing SAD in family and friends, you can help them rise above this issue and make the holiday season and winter months much easier and maybe even more joyful. READ MORE.
Toe Amputation Recovery: Tips for Wound Care at Home
Recovering from a toe amputation can be difficult. How do I care for this type of wound? How long is toe amputation recovery time? We can give you some tips and information you need. READ MORE
