Equipment

Question 1

Toilet safety grab bars

Answer 1

Assist people who:
1) have difficulty sitting down/getting up from the toilet
2) have balance problems while seated
3) need help rising from a seated position\

Question 2

Over the toilet commode

Answer 2

Provides an alternative to using a toilet for people who can’t get to a bathroom or can’t sit on a toilet

Question 3

Raised toilet seat (with or without arms)

Answer 3

Intended to provide extra height, reduce the risk of falls, reduce the need to squat low

Question 4

Tub/Shower safety grab bars

Answer 4

1) Prevent from slipping
2) enable to maintain balance
3) lessen fatigue while standing
4) hold some of the weight while maneuvering,
5) or have something to grab onto in case of a slip or fall in the tub

Question 5

Tub Clamp On Bar

Answer 5

Provides a secure handhold for people stepping into, or out of their bathtub

Question 6

Bath transfer bench

Answer 6

Allows people to remain seated while transferring in and out of the shower or bathtub.

–> Reduces the need to “step” over the bathtub wall.

Question 7

Bath chair

Answer 7

Decreases the risk of falls by providing a secure sitting area in a slippery shower or bath

Question 8

Bath stool

Answer 8

Decreases the risk of falls by providing a secure sitting area in a slippery shower or bath. No back rest.

Question 9

Wheeled commode

Answer 9

Allows the person to be rolled into the shower while seated. Can also be
used as a bedside toilet commode or rolled over the toilet.

Question 10

Leg Lifter

Answer 10

Allows the arms to be used to help lift a leg onto a wheelchair rest, bed, or into a car.

Question 11

Furniture risers

Answer 11

Allows to raise a bed or chair up, reducing the effort to sit/rise to/from bed or chair surface

Question 12

Bedhelper

Answer 12

Offers something to grip when getting into and out of bed. Secured
between the box spring and mattress.

Question 13

Walker Tray

Answer 13

Allows to carry personal items while keeping both hands on the walker.