Archive for March, 2010


Designed for the customer who demands the best, the Telescoping Pivot Grip Grab Bar is the ultimate choice in bathroom safety. Because the ends pivot and rotate, the installation options are endless; including stretching across a shower corner, across the inside of a bathtub, or even for use on unparallel surfaces, the options are almost limitless! Our Best Portable Grab Bar is YOUR best value! Designed as heavy duty Medical Devices that are tested and approved by health professionals, Bridge Medical’s Portable Grab Bars give you the confidence you need to move freely and independently without worry.Telescoping Pivot Grip Grab Bar Features:Ends pivot and rotate. Can be mounted horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Installs and uninstalls in seconds. Designed as a Serious Home Medical Device - Flimsy alternatives do not compare! Durable Commercial Grade Suction Cups give you the confidence you need to move freely and independently without worry. Telescoping Pivot Grip Grab Bar Specifications: Extends 27″ to 32″. Suction Cup Diameter: 4.7″.5″ minimum size tile required for solid adhesion.

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Protect your investment with a custom fitted Cover for the Contour CPAP Pillow.This case is 75% cotton, 25% polyester and it’s custom designed with Velour and Quilted panels to provide a snug fit. The case is machine washable and has a zippered enclosure for easy removal.

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The Freedom Wand is a self-wipe, sanitary, easy to use, multipurpose, portable, personal toilet tissue aid. It’s specifically designed for personal cleaning and hygiene for anyone with limited mobility. The Freedom Wand comes in three pieces the handle, the extension and the head. Use the Freedom Wand with the handle and head for a total of 14 inches in length or add the extension for 21 inches. Because it’s made from a polypropylene material, the freedom wand is very durable and easy to clean. Freedom Wand Features: Holds a large wad of tissue that you can use to wipe your bottom. Holds a small sponge the size of a bar of soap, to wash areas that you can’t reach while in the shower. Holds a shaver or razor.Holds a small wad of tissue to apply ointment to the sensitive parts of your body with a rash. Disposes soiled tissue right into the toilet very easily and you don’t have to touch it! Contoured for ease in holding and has a soft secure grip to eliminate slipping. Freedom Wand Specifications: 14 inches in length. Add the extension for 21 inches. The handle is approximately 8 inches long. The Head: The head is 9 inches long and has a slight curve to it to allow for proper reach. The head also has four “fingers” that extend out of the wand with the slide of a button. As they extend, they open to hold a shaver, sponge, ointment pad, tissue wad or other items. When sliding the button back, the fingers go back into the wand, securing it in place and giving a tight grip, strength and a smooth end. To release an item, just push and slide the button back. It is that easy! The rinse hold in the head helps aid with cleaning in case any soil should get in the wand. The Extension: The extension is a 6 inch piece. When combined with the head and the handle, the wand becomes 21 inches long. If a shorter wand is desired, the head and the handle can be put together without the extension for a length of 15 inches. Both the extension and the handle have quick and easy release buttons. The Handle: The handle is approximately 8 inches long. It is contoured for ease in holding and has a soft secure grip to eliminate slipping. It also has a loop on the end so that you can hang it in a convenient spot.This is a non-returnable hygiene item.

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Dinnerware dishes that will not move! A practical and revolutionary solution for people with disabilities who have difficulty eating due to the movement of the dinnerware. Click Here to see the Freedom Snack Bowl Video if you have a high speed (cable or DSL) internet connection. Click Here to see the Freedom Snack Bowl Video if you have a low speed (dial up) internet connection. Freedom Dinnerware non skid bowls were designed for people with hand tremors, paralysis, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, uncontrolled movement and disabilities that restrict hand movement necessary for eating independently. Extended rims, built in dividers, special scoop angles and the no slip patented suction pad base provide the solution to the problem. Freedom Dinnerware is ideal for young children, helping them to eat and drink independently and at the same time reducing accidental spills. The products are suitable for Nurseries, Playgroups, Kindergarten and for use in the Home. In addition they reduce labor cost and time by helping to eliminate spills, laundry cleaning and damage to equipment, bedding and flooring. Each one of the Freedom Dinnerware non skid bowls come with a Freedom no slip Suction Pad.  Simply turn the Freedom Dinnerware bowl over and attach the Freedom Pad to the bottom of the Freedom Dinnerware bowl, like putting a lid on a jar and turn it by hand until it is securely tight. Freedom Dinnerware bowls are ready for use. The Freedom no slip Suction Pad is a patented vacuum system. When you place the Freedom Dinnerware non skid bowl with pad attached, on a flat surface and push down with slight pressure, it creates a suction system that holds the Freedom tableware bowl in place and will not move if you bump it or hit it. Perfect for flat table tops, boats, RVs, wheelchair trays and over-bed tables. No more suction cup feet that slide and loose their grip. Freedom Snack Bowl with Suction Pad Base is a large high sided bowl with a 2 inch inside depth. 8 Inch Diameter. Snack bowl and pad base together weigh 13 oz.

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Providing care for a loved one is one of the toughest jobs you can ever have. In The Educated Caregiver video series, you’ll meet others who know what you’re going through - and who share their experiences, insights and advice. From them and from healthcare professionals, you’ll learn skills and valuable strategies for taking care of yourself and your loved one. Coping Skills, Volume 1, 80 minutes From those who have shouldered it themselves, learn how to deal with the physical and emotional burden caregivers experience. The video’s short, easily viewed segments let you focus on or review specific skills: Gaining control over a demanding daily routine, Reducing stress, Averting burnout, or “compassion fatigue”, Preparing for when your loved one leaves home, Dealing with natural feelings of helplessness, anger, resentment and guilt, Hands-On Skills, Volume 2, 45 minutes. You’ll see step-by-step demonstrations of key caregiving skills you’ll use every day, such as: Caring for bed-ridden patients, Assistance with walking, Transferring from a bed to a chair, Dressing, grooming and hygiene, Assessment techniques, Home safety Essential Knowledge, Volume 3, 48 minutes. Healthcare professionals share vital information every caregiver needs to know, including: Communicating with a loved one, Administering medications and understanding interactions, Avoiding and controlling infection, Wound care and preventing bed sores, Ensuring proper nutrition. Available in DVD only.

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The Centurian Cushion with Basic Cover offers pressure and shear reduction for the moderate risk user. Combined layers of 5/8 inch Akton Polymer and 5/8 inch foam are sealed in a waterproof film barrier for complete protection. Offering significant comfort for active clients who need a light to medium weight cushion with low maintenance, the Centurian Cushion with Basic Cover is also the first choice of long term care facilities for decubitus prevention and treatment. The Basic Cover is sold with the Centurian. The Basic Cover is made of a durable stretch knit material. Soft black pontae fabric, zippered on three sides, removable and washable. An Incontinent Cover is also available for an additional charge. **(You can order the Incontinent Cover instead of OR in addition to the Basic Cover). The Centurian Cushion with Basic Cover total thickness is 1 1/4 inches. Custom sizes also available - please contact us by phone for a custom size quote. Toll free number 1.877.750.0376. Shipping via UPS Ground. Centurion Cushion with Basic Cover Features: Pressure and shear reduction. Waterproof film barrier. Combines Akton Polymer and foam.Requires low maintenance. Decubitus prevention and treatment. Cover is durable stretch knit material. Soft black pontae fabric. Zippered on three sides. Removable and washable. Centurion Cushion with Basic Cover Specifications: Cover is sold with the Centurian. Total thickness is 1 1/4 inches. Incontinent Cover is available. Custom sizes available call toll free 1-877-750-0376. This is a non-returnable hygiene item.

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The Thomas Steady Arm is a writing aid and arm support designed for use by children and adults with disabilities causing arm and hand tremors. The user’s right or left arm is placed in the trough-style arm holder, the straps secured, and the tension adjuster set to counter the tremors, thus enabling the user to feed him or herself, write, turn pages, etc. The unit clamps to a tabletop or to a wheelchair. “A woman hadn’t fed herself in 14 years because of heavy tremors.” Ms. Christie recalled. “I wanted to invent something that would emulate an arm, something that would stabilize movement.” “Rebecca Christie never had visions of becoming an inventor. But as an occupational therapist who worked with a woman who had Parkinson’s Disease and multiple sclerosis, she wanted to improve the quality of life of people who have difficulty using their arms.” For all ages. Dishwasher safe. **Adult size only, please call for Pediatric size information. Thomas Steady Arm Features: It moves in all axis and planes. The tension adjuster adjusts for any tremor, large or small. Graduated movements allow movement in complete controlled circular motions. Can be used by either right or left handed people. Height adjuster allows use by any size adult person. Mounts to any table top (except glass). Can be mounted to wheelchairs. Thomas Steady Arm Specifications:Length: 16 inches, Height adjusts: 4 - 9 inches, Weight: 5.5 lbs

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The yankezz Zipper Grabbers are zipper pull extenders that make grasping and using zippers easier! Replace those small, hard-to-use zippers with yankezz Zipper Grabbers, or use our yankezz Zipper Repair system to repair broken jacket or suitcase zipper pulls. Small children, the elderly, and outdoor sportsmen will immediately see the benefit of using yankezz Zipper products. yankezz are made from a soft, space age polymer material that makes them easy to grab and hold onto. yankezz fit most common zippers, and are fast and easy to install; you just slip them over an existing zipper-pull tab. yankezz Zipper Grabber Repair Kit Features:Makes it fast and easy to replace a broken zipper pull. Easy to grab and hold onto. yankezz Zipper Grabber Repair Kit Specifications: Package contains: two tab adapters, and two yankezz Grabbers.

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The Professional Cushion with Basic Cover provides exceptional pressure relief for users at risk of skin breakdown or with a history of pressure ulcers. A full 1 5/8 inch Akton polymer provides effective weight distribution on a contour or flat surface. The Professional Cushion provides an additional 50% cushioning against pressure, shear, and vibration. This is significant for those active clients using a power wheelchair who have increased concerns about bottoming-out and the potential effective of increased temperatures (due to foam insulation properties). Basic Cover is included. The Basic Cover is made of a durable stretch knit material. Soft black pontae fabric, non skid bottom, zippered on 3 sides, removable and washable. An Incontinence Cover is also available for an additional charge. Custom sizes also available - please contact us by phone for a custom size quote. Toll free number 1.877.750.03Shipping via UPS Ground.This is a non-returnable hygiene item.

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The UriBag Female Urinal is more convenient than adapted toilets and is available whenever and wherever needed. Its compact storage tube, efficient shape and Latex construction are superior to any existing product. In every detail, the UriBag is an improvement for the user requiring minimal privacy and may be used while either sitting or standing. Light, but durable, the UriBag’s snap-lock seal provides a leak free seal. It is easily stored and can be used discreetly, sealed, then emptied and washed later. Holds 32 oz. The UriBag can be stored in a very small space and is small enough (3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5) to be carried in a purse - very discreet. Contains Latex Female Uribag Urinal Features: Snap-lock seal does not leak.Requires only minimal privacy. May be used while either sitting or standing. Available whenever and wherever needed. More convenient than adapted toilets. Female Uribag Urinal Specifications: Measures: 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 in. Capacity: 1000 mls or 32 oz. Contains: Latex

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