Try: Try using a trapeze with rails this device has a trapeze handle with a ladder-like set of two rails that could allow cr to more easily climb up to a sitting position without needing help from someone else it can be purchased from a medical supply company and is also sold online Materials: Trapeze […]
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Care recipient (cr) has weak lower joints and needs help sitting and standing independently
Try: Try using a portable rail this device gives cr a steady structure to hold on to when getting up or sitting down without needing help from someone else cr can take it with him her from place to place or simply move it out of the way when it is not needed it can […]
Care recipient (cr) has weak lower body joints and has trouble getting in and out of a car
Try: Try using a car caddie a car caddie offers balancing support when standing from a vehicle it is designed for those who have limited range of motion and or weak lower body joints that make standing or sitting difficult it can be purchased from a medical supply company and is also sold online Materials: […]
Care recipient (cr) has mobility issues and has trouble getting him herself out of bed without some assistance
Try: Try using a bed cane it may give cr more steady support to simplify getting in and out of bed independently it can be purchased from a medical supply company and is also sold online Materials: Bed cane Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: aides […]
Care recipient (cr) has mobility issues and has trouble getting him herself out of bed without some assistance
Try: Try using an assista rail it is an inverted u style bed rail for home beds that will make it easier for cr to independently get in and out of bed it can be purchased from a medical supply company and is also sold online Materials: Assista rail Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, […]
Care recipient (cr) has weak lower body joints and has trouble getting in and out of a car
Try: Try using a handy bar car aid it provides balancing support when standing from a vehicle it is designed for those who have limited range of motion and or weak lower body joints that make standing or sitting difficult it can be purchased from a medical supply company and is also sold online Materials: […]
Care recipient (cr) has mobility issues and has trouble getting him herself out of bed without some assistance
Try: Try using a bed rail that pivots it may give cr a little more help moving standing and transferring in and out of bed unlike fixed-style bed rails this type of bed rail can unlock and pivot outwards to provide better standing support with less reaching and twisting it can be purchased from a […]
Care recipient (cr) is bed bound and is having skin problems such as skin sheering
Try: Do not elevate the head of the bed for prolonged periods use care in placing and removing bed pans use heel protectors an over-bed trapeze transparent dressings and a mattress with a low friction covering Materials: Beel protectors an over-bed trapeze transparent dressings a mattress with a low friction covering Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical […]
Care recipient (cr) has hand contractions and needs hand therapy techniques to prevent his her hand from closing
Try: Try using a palm cone with finger separators palm cones with finger separators are effective anti-contracture hand therapy products that conform to the hand’s natural shape these devices can be purchased from a medical supply company and are also sold online Materials: Palm cones with finger separators Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs […]
Care recipient (cr) has finger contractions and needs hand therapy techniques to improve finger movements
Try: Try using a palm grip palm grips allow free finger movement while preventing finger contractures and skin breakdown in the palm these devices can be purchased from a medical supply company and are also sold online Materials: Palm grips Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: […]