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Is there anything more nerve-wracking than trying to figure out how to use a toilet after back surgery? The journey to recovery from back or spinal surgery is often marked by a multitude of challenges and adjustments, requiring patience, resilience, and courage. Yet, amidst the flurry of hospital visits, pain management techniques, and therapy sessions, …
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It’s that time of year again! Time for the 2022 EquipMeOT gift guide! This curated list includes a variety of ideas to improve comfort, independence, and safety for you and your loved ones this holiday season! Gifts Shoulder Heating Pad Ice/Heat Slippers Multi-positional Wedge Weighted Sleeping Mask Shower Seat Cushion Pill Organizer Electric Drink Dispenser …
Toilet seat risers make your bathroom safer if you or someone in your household needs assistance with toileting activities. Overwhelmed by the options? Intimated by installation? Unsure of what is best for your situation? Don’t worry! In this guide, I’ll discuss raised toilet seats and how you can pick the right setup. First, I’ll go …
Welcome to the 2021 EquipMeOT gift guide! This curated list includes a variety of ideas to improve comfort, independence, and safety for you and your loved ones this holiday season! Enough talk…let’s get straight to the recommendations. Gifts Electric Toothbrushes Phone Lanyards Neck Pillow Stick-on Ice Pack Multi-positional Wedge Add-on Traction Cleats Gel Seat Cushion …
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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