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2. Bath chair - Wikipedia

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   Bath chair Bath chair. A bath chair—or Bath chair—was a rolling chaise or light carriage for one person with a folding hood, which could be open or closed. Used especially by disabled persons, it was mounted on three or four wheels and drawn or pushed by hand. [1] It is so named from its origin in Bath, England. [2]

3. Invalid carriage - Wikipedia

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   In England, the forerunner of the invalid carriage was the bath chair. It was invented by James Heath, of Bath (hence the name), in the early 18th century. [5] Animal drawn versions of the bath chair became known as invalid carriages. An 1880 Monk and Co. invalid carriage is on display at the M Shed in Bristol. [6]

4. Adaptive equipment - Wikipedia

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   Adaptive equipment are devices that are used to assist bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding are self-care activities that are including in the spectrum of activities of daily living (ADLs). Jennifer McLaughlin Maly a P.T./ D.P.T. in her article located in the journal Exceptional Parent gives a more complete definition of adaptive ...

5. Transfer bench - Wikipedia

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   Tub transfer benches are used by people who have trouble getting over the tub wall or into the shower, either because of illness or disability. [1] [2] A smaller version without the longer bench extension, which sits wholly inside the tub, is known as a shower chair. Its handles are built-in within the chair's seat.

6. Mobility aid - Wikipedia

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   A mobility aid is a device that helps individuals with mobility impairments to walk or improve their overall mobility. [1]These aids range from walking aids, which assist those with limited walking capabilities, to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, which are used for severe disabilities or longer distances that would typically be covered on foot.

7. Experts say there are signs a kid is old enough to bathe ...

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   And, while bathing alone presents a bit more danger due to the risk of drowning, children may be ready for the shower a little earlier with proper safety precautions, such as anti-slip mats, in place.