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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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In this post, I’m going to show you how to install a handheld shower head. Having a handheld shower head is completely essential if you need sit at any point in your shower. For example, if you need to use a tub bench or shower chair. Plus, handheld shower heads are useful for washing your …
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There are a wide variety of raised toilet seats and the clamp-on raised toilet seat is one of the more popular. Clamp-on style raised toilet seats are a popular way to install a raised toilet seat without the need for tools. Most clamp-on raised toilet seats will provide 4.5 inch/12 centimeter of rise, removable arm …
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A simple bidet (like the Luxe Neo 120) can make a world of difference for improving thoroughness and accessibility of toilet hygiene. However, I recently received a request online on how to install a bidet with a raised toilet seat, a topic I have not addressed before. This was a great question. So, I wanted …
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Ever find yourself needing a little extra help putting on compressions socks? Don’t have a tool around to help? No worries! I’ll show you a FREE way to put on a compression sock without tools using only a grocery bag. Compression socks are important for management of many common conditions. So, if you are in …