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2. Grab bar - Wikipedia

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   Grab bars are safety devices designed to enable a person to maintain balance, lessen fatigue while standing, hold some of their weight while maneuvering, or have something to grab onto in case of a slip or fall. A caregiver may use a grab bar to assist with transferring a patient from one place to another. A worker may use a grab bar to hold on ...

3. 20 useful and innovative gadgets to make life easier for ...

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   To see in the dark — and during a power outage. $40 at Amazon. Reacher Grabber Claw Tool. To make out-of-reach items accessible. $10 at Walmart. Sterilite Ultra Wheeled Laundry Hamper. To make ...

4. Accessible toilet - Wikipedia

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   Accessible toilets are designed to address these issues by providing more space and bars for users to grab and hold during transfers, and space for an assistant if necessary. Toilets in private homes can be modified to increase accessibility; this is one of the skills of an occupational therapist. [1] Common modifications include: adding a ...

5. Fall prevention - Wikipedia

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   Fall prevention includes any action taken to help reduce the number of accidental falls suffered by susceptible individuals, such as the elderly and people with neurological (Parkinson's, Multiple sclerosis, stroke survivors, Guillain-Barre, traumatic brain injury, incomplete spinal cord injury) or orthopedic (lower limb or spinal column fractures or arthritis, post-surgery, joint replacement ...

6. Staying safe at home with Alzheimer’s - AOL

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   An early Alzheimer’s diagnosis is life-changing, whether it happens to you or someone you live with, such as a spouse or an elderly parent. Take these seven steps to make your home comfortable ...

7. Accessible housing - Wikipedia

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   Adding handrails and grab bars throughout the home, particularly in bathrooms and along stairways, helps reduce the risk of falling. Other adaptations that improve accessibility for seniors include: easy-to-reach work and storage areas in the kitchen; reaching devices to grab objects on high shelves; lever handles on doors; accessible toilets ...