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The important thing about bathing and bathroom safety - Part IV
My investigation and research was conducted to assess the bathing needs and preferences of older persons living at home; in particular,… my Father.The important thing about bathing and bathroom safety - Part III
Confined space together with hard slippery surfaces creates great risk for all people, irrespective of their age or physical condition.The important thing about bathing and bathroom safety - Part II
After the swimming pool, the bathtub is the second major site of drowning in the home. Budnick and Ross (1985) studied bathtub-related drowning between the years 1979-1981.The important thing about bathing and bathroom safety - Part I
Bathing, like all forms of body cleansing activities, is habitual and ritualistic. It is laden with social, psychological and philosophical overtones.Bathing is important for older people - Part IX
Safe and accessible bathing is not solely a concern of the elderly, disabled and those caring for them.Bathing is important for older people - Part VIII
Even though a concern for safety is on the rise, large majorities of the elderly who live in older homes continue to bathe in unsafe conditions.Bathing is important for older people - Part VII
Numerous individuals observed unsafe bathing practices and jeopardized their safety and well-being.Bathing is important for older people - Part VI
Practically all care-providers indicated that bathing people is the hardest task for them, and getting people out of tub is the most difficult part of the task.Bathing is important for older people - Part V
Bathing difficulties vary significantly. The most common problem was maintaining balance when bathing and making transfers.Bathing is important for older people - Part IV
The present study was conducted to assess the bathing needs and preferences of older persons living at home, and their care-providers.Bathing is important for older people - Part III
Safety problems among the aged are generally due to the loss of physical capabilities and poor design of bathing equipment.Bathing is important for older people - Part II
Bathing is a difficult task for a large number of the America’s elderly.Bathing is important for older people - Part I
Physiologically, bathing allows cleansing of the skin and removal of accumulated foreign matter.What Medical Hydrotherapy can do? - A Miracle Cure for Seniors? - Part II
Hydrotherapy is helpful for relieving the symptoms of common ailments found in the torso like chest congestion, bronchitis and asthma.What Medical Hydrotherapy can do? - A Miracle Cure for Seniors? - Part I
In it’s simplest form, Hydrotherapy can be described as the treatment of illness and injury through the use of water. This includes the use of both hot and cold, and various methods of use.Things to remember you must know before buying a walk-in-bathtub
What makes it so hard for consumers to safely buy a walk-in tub in this “jungle”?The amazing products that you can trust - Part II
At this point in time there are only three main sources for consumers looking into purchasing a walk-in bathtub, and generally speaking, bathroom safety.The amazing products that you can trust - Part I
In 2002, my life took an unexpected turn. One day, my Mother fell in the tub and broke her hip. I was not prepared for the downward spiral my Mother’s health went through following that fall.The 7 most common features of every Bathroom - Part XI
Bathing independence for the elderly requires taking several considerations into account.The 7 most common features of every Bathroom - Part X
Over extension can be attributed to poor design of the physical environment and to an individual’s psychological state of mind.The 7 most common features of every Bathroom - Part VIII
Safe and accessible bathing is not solely a concern of the elderly, disabled and those caring for them.The 7 most common features of every Bathroom - Part VII
Many family care-providers experience very high levels of mental stress from providing care to their relatives.The 7 most common features of every Bathroom - Part VI
Both individuals and care-providers frequently practiced unsafe methods while bathing or assisting with the task.The 7 most common features of every Bathroom - Part V
Bathing difficulties vary significantly. Opening faucets and adjusting water temperature are troublesome for many.The 7 most common features of every Bathroom - Part IV
In spite of all their difficulties, they make no modifications to their outdated bathroom, and expose themselves to unnecessary risk.The 7 most common features of every Bathroom - Part III
I had honestly never thought about this issue until I did the research. Now, it seems so obvious to me. As we age, our range of motion, flexibility and grip strength lessen.The 7 most common features of every Bathroom - Part II
Most people prefer to soak in a tub when they bathe. But lack of safe lowering and lifting devices means that many older people.The 7 most common features of every Bathroom - Part I
Given that bathroom design has remained virtually unchanged since the introduction of indoor plumbing, designs to safely accommodate supplies, towels and other bathroom related items.What’s the big deal about bathing and bathroom safety? – Part III
Confined space together with hard slippery surfaces creates great risk for all people, irrespective of their age or physical condition.What’s the big deal about bathing and bathroom safety - Part II
After the swimming pool, the bathtub is the second major site of drowning in the home.
