Medical grade helmets are an important tool for maintaining safety while maximizing participation in daily life for individuals with many conditions. These conditions include dementia, epilepsy, POTS, narcolepsy, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s Disease and many more. I have worked with many standard medical grade helmets through the years with varying levels of success. The greatest …
Welcome to the 2021 EquipMeOT gift guide! This curated list includes a variety of ideas to improve comfort, independence, and safety for you and your loved ones this holiday season! Enough talk…let’s get straight to the recommendations. Gifts Electric Toothbrushes Phone Lanyards Neck Pillow Stick-on Ice Pack Multi-positional Wedge Add-on Traction Cleats Gel Seat Cushion …
I was recently on an episode of the podcast Arthritis Life. If you are coming here from that podcast, welcome! Below are a list of resources discussed in the podcast. If you have any questions, follow me on YouTube or Instagram and drop me a comment or message. Thank you! Videos First, I have a …
Do you want to put a grab bar in your shower, but your shower is a tile shower? Not sure how to do it? I rave about grab bars all the time. They are one of the simplest and best ways for patients to have safety in their home or communities. Showers are a common …
Are you or a loved one faced with a hip replacement? Wondering how to use a toilet after hip replacement surgery? This post will detail how to use a toilet after a hip replacement surgery. Specifically, we will cover the equipment needed, transfer technique, and hygiene considerations. A toilet “transfer”, as it is commonly known …
The freedom to bathe without fear, pain, or exhaustion is one of my highest priorities for every client I work with. In fact, as an Occupational Therapist, helping someone with complex challenges of bathing for the first time following a traumatic event or surgery is one of the fulfilling activities that I could accomplish. One …
Do you struggle with bed mobility? Considering a bed mobility aid? You are not alone. Many of the patients, or their caregivers, that I have worked with struggle with bed mobility following a surgery or an injury. But you do not need expensive equipment or bed mobility aids. The bed ladder is a simple and …
When it comes to recovering from a back injury or surgery, the log roll technique is an essential tool for getting in and out of bed. The log roll technique is so popular it is often taught by therapists in hospitals to patients who will be going home. However, I understand that not everyone may …
Log Roll Technique for Bed Mobility Following Back Surgery or Injury Read More »
Know you need to install a grab bar? Don’t know where to start? Worry no more, in this post, I will describe how to you can install an inexpensive grab bar in your bathroom easily with a few simple tools and techniques. Grab bars are essential to providing a safe bathroom environment. A securely applied …
How to Install a Grab Bar | Moen (8724) 24″ Bathroom Grab Bar Read More »
In this post, we’re going to detail how to install a handheld bidet (in our case, the Purrfect Zone Bidet Sprayer). Handheld bidets are a nice alternative to toilet-mounted bidets if you require more control for your toilet hygiene. The process of how to install a handheld bidet is simple and a handheld bidet is …
How to Install a Handheld Bidet | Purrfect Zone Bidet Sprayer Read More »