Bathroom Options For Those With Limited Mobility In Bed
Filed under Disability, Handicap Bathroom
If you have limited mobility in bed and need to use the bathroom, there are many bathroom options that do not require much mobility from the user. It allows you to go during the middle of the night or when you do not have the strength to get out of bed. These portable urinals in the home are items such as spill proof urinals, handicap commodes and bed pans. If you or a loved one has problems with incontinence, have one bathroom in the home or if you have trouble moving around, these bathroom options are a lifesaver and can save oneself from any embarrassing moments.
When You Need To Go!
Studies have shown that holding in the need to use a restroom can result in damage to the kidneys, bladder infections, back pain, kidney failure and more incontinence. It is important to use the restroom immediately, when you need it and a portable urinal can help you do that if the restroom is too far a distance or you can no longer wait.
Additionally, if you are bed-ridden, a portable urinal can help you maintain relief without requiring much movement. The cost of bedpans can range from $30 to $65 depending on the style and material of the product. Read more information on bedpans.
Cleaning and maintaining portable urinals include flushing the contents down a running toilet, wearing gloves of course. Then washing the bed pan or portable urinal with hot tap water, soap and a cleaning brush to ensure any traces left are cleaned and removed. Taking extra measures such as spraying the portable urinal with a disinfectant spray can also be beneficial in order to help with any odors and possible bacteria present. This ensures the portable urinal is clean and safe to use once more. Read more on portable urinals.
Furthermore, if you have a large family and only one bath room to share, a portable urinal can help allay some of the bathroom traffic so that not everyone is clamoring to use the same bathroom all at once. They can have another option in the event they need to use the restroom at the same time.
One Handed Can Openers
Filed under Disability, Handicap Equipment
A one handed can opener is a perfect addition to any kitchen. A one handed can opener operates a little differently than a normal can opener. Typically, a one handed can opener operates by being squeezed with one hand. An individual places the cutting wheel along the inside of the can’s rim, squeezes the can opener’s handle to pierce the lid and then continues squeezing the can opener’s handle until the can opener has gone around the entire top of the can. They can even come equipped with magnets to ensure easy lid removal. This is one of the many helpful kitchen aids available for those with disabilities.
Why You Should Buy One Hand Can Openers
This type of can opener is perfect for individuals who have physical disabilities that limit the use of one of their hands. A one handed can opener is ideal for anyone with arthritis, weakness or any other physical issues that make it difficult to grasp a can opener with both hands. It can be annoying and even a little embarrassing for some people to ask for help opening cans. A one handed can opener can help an individual with physical disabilities remain independent. Even people without physical disabilities might like to try a new way of opening cans that offers an alternative to the typical manual can openers.
Another great product opener for individuals with poor grip issues or grasping difficulties is the jar opener. Jar openers use levers to help individuals pop off metal bottle caps, pop tops, plastic screw-caps and even pull tabs with exerting too much force or grip.
These can openers cost between $16.99 and $26.00. One handed can openers are typically cheaper than high quality electric can openers, the other alternative to regular manual can openers. Electric can openers are great devices, but their motors can die, and they typically require a little maintenance. However, a one handed can opener does not require much maintenance.
To keep a one handed can opener in good shape, be sure to wash it after each use and dry it. It is important to dry a can opener after washing it so that it does not develop rust. A rusty can opener is a pain to use because it is much harder to operate it than when it is free of rust.
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