In-home falls can be reduced by nearly 40% with a community-based program that helps older adults make modifications to their homes such as adding grab bars, shower seating and slip-resistant surfaces in the bathroom, as well as lighting and handrails on staircases, according to researchers.
Ella's Bubbles offers the Infusion Microbubble Therapy upgrade in its walk-in tubs. Once installed, the upgrade is designed to increase the oxygen saturation in the bathtub up to 70% more than regular tap water.
Maddak/SP Ableware, Wayne, NJ, introduces the Maddak Adjustable Transfer Bench, which is designed to help reduce the risk of falls in the bathroom.
Carex Health Brands reports that it has added two new bathroom mats to its bathroom safety product line.
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Aging Safely Baths now markets bathroom packages that include specialty safety grab bars preinstalled on a range of its older adult bathtubs.
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To promote bathroom safety, Graham Field (GF) Health Products Inc markets bathtub safety rails that offer users two gripping surfaces in order to facilitate both entries and exits from the tub.
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MOEN reports that in response to the upcoming January National Bath Safety Month, it will be promoting a wide range of bath safety products, designed to offer users a blend of style and function.
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MOEN reports that in response to the upcoming January National Bath Safety Month, it will be promoting a wide range of bath safety products, designed to offer users a blend of style and function.
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A wellness program for seniors balances confidence and health.
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“Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the strongest conjuration.” —Charles John Huffman Dickens (1812-1870),English novelist At one time, caring for the eld
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Falls in the bathroom are a serious hazard—especially for older adults and adults who have disabilities. But there are ways to minimize the risk.
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