Care recipient (cr) needs to prevent damage to his her compression garment

Try: Remove rings and jewelry that can damage the garment wear rubber or vinyl gloves to prevent fingernails from damaging the fabric Materials: Rubber or vinyl gloves Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression […]

Care recipient (cr) is having trouble putting on a compression garment

Try: Try wearing rubber or vinyl gloves to help provide grip to distribute the fabric more easily Materials: Vinyl or rubber gloves Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression garments *This information is listed […]

Care recipient (cr) broke off the grab bars while holding onto them and fell

Try: Properly reinforce walls to accept the load of the grab bar and the weight of cr Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Grab bars bathroom safety fell in […]

Care recipient (cr) uses a roll in shower that isn’t very safe for a mobility impairment

Try: Install horizontal grab bars on all three walls of a roll-in shower Materials: Horizontal grab bars Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Grab bars roll in shower bathroom safety fell […]

Care recipient (cr) has balance problems and could easily fall while showering

Try: Install vertical grab bars to help maintain balance while standing entering and exiting the shower place adjacent to the controls or on the side walls Materials: Vertical grab bars Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies […]