Handicap Items to Improve Your Life

Being disabled or partially disabled can be difficult if you are living at home alone or with minimal help and care. If you have the right supplies, it can help ease the stress of not being able to get certain things done without assistance. Most handicap items can be found at local drug stores or online. You may want to check with your insurance company as many handicap products are often covered by insurance.
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Bathroom Items

• When mobility is limited and your bathroom is not designed for easy transition in and out of the tub, a variety of tub handles are available to help you. These items fasten to the tub and give you something to hold on to when getting in and out of the tub.

  If you have trouble sitting in the bath, you can find larger models of tub handles that provide a bench as well for you to sit on. This eliminates your need to climb completely down into the tub and struggle try to get back out.

  Handheld shower heads and bathmats can also help make a safer bath experience.

Bedroom

• A number of bed rails are available for home beds to prevent you from falling out. They also provide you with something to grab on to that will help ease the transition in and out of bed. You can purchase these bed rails for one or all sides of your bed.

  Waterproof mattress covers are a great product to help protect your mattress from incontinence accidents.

Meal Time

• If you have trouble moving from one room of your house to the other, you can find special tables and trays that will fit over your bed or a variety of chairs that will give you something to eat on without needing to move to a different place in your home.

  Washable and waterproof bibs are a great help when you want to protect your clothing or bedding from food and drink.

Hygiene

• If mobility is an issue when it is time to use the bathroom, a bed pan can eliminate trips to the bathroom. Different styles are available for men and women.

  A variety of disposable cleansing cloths are on the market and they are useful for cleaning yourself up after meals, after bathroom breaks or if you are unable to bathe on a daily basis. Another option for washing in between baths is using an inflatable basin. They are very convenient for washing your hair and body.