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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 …
Working in the kitchen with any condition that limits hand strength, coordination or dexterity can be a frustrating experience, especially for those suffering from debilitating conditions like arthritis. I have worked with so many people that have given up on their cooking or baking activities because they cannot comfortably complete them anymore. Fortunately, there are …
Recovering from back or hip surgery is difficult. The recovery can make even basic activities of daily living arduous tasks. One of these overlooked activities is… How do you put on pants after back or hip surgery? It can be a struggle to put on pants after surgery while trying to maintain your back and …
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If you have never had to install a grab bar in a bathroom, the process of deciding where to place one can be intimidating. You decided you need a shower grab bar, or a toilet grab bar or a bathroom grab bar. Maybe to help with stabilization during visits to the bathroom. But where do …
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Don’t feel safe getting in and out of a car? Have you or your loved one given up on beloved activities because of an insecurity with getting in and out of a car? As an OT in the community, I worked with many individuals who found themselves in this same situation. My first recommendation to …
Showering following a hip replacement can be daunting when attempting to follow all the hip precautions, stay safe from falls, and managing to get clean! I understand. I’ve worked with many patients who struggle with showering after a hip replacement. So, I wanted to put together a helpful post about the details for setting up …
Bed mobility after hip replacement, or more specifically, getting in and out of bed is a common place where we see some challenges maintaining hip precautions after surgery or injury. Maintaining your hip precautions (no bending more than 90 degrees, no crossing your legs, no pivoting on surgical leg) during all daily activities following a …
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So, you know you need a grab bar to prevent falls. But maybe you don’t have a wall nearby to add one. Or maybe you need a grab bar temporarily and don’t want to add holes to your walls or your tile bathrooms. Well, worry no more. I have a no-drill grab bar solution that …