Do you want to put a grab bar in your shower, but your shower is a tile shower? Not sure how to do it? I rave about grab bars all the time. They are one of the simplest and best ways for patients to have safety in their home or communities. Showers are a common …
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 …
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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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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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 …