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Does Medicare Cover Over-Bed Tables ?
As my mom gets older, and I need to find different types of medical and safety equipment that may make her life easier and safer, I am constantly checking to see how she will be able to finance it. Fortunately, my mom is not bed bound, but she liked the idea of a...
Where Can I Donate A Shower Chair ?
If you have a piece of equipment which you have been using for your elderly loved one, but no longer need, it's a great time to let someone else who may be less fortunate benefit from it. Where can I donate a shower chair ? You can donate a shower chair to - ...
Where Can I Donate A Bedside Commode ? Making A Difference In Someone’s Life
As caregivers, we often swap and change the equipment we use, to adapt to the changing needs of our aging loved ones. This doesn't mean though that our old equipment wouldn't help someone else, and it's a great opportunity to give it to someone else who could benefit...
Great Tips For Toilet Paper Holders For Bedside Commodes
One of the great questions that you ask yourself when you own a bedside commode is" Where will we put our roll of toilet paper ?" Personally my mom just uses a freestanding toilet paper holder, or sits it on a shelf, but there are quite a few options out there. You...
Where To Donate A Raised Toilet Seat ?
If you no longer need a raised toilet your loved one, and if it's in pretty good condition, why not consider donating it so that others may benefit from it ? Some organizations work with poorer nations abroad and others work at home across the US. Organizations which...
What Does A Raised Toilet Seat Look Like ? A Beginner’s Illustrated Guide
It has been almost two years since my mom had hip replacement surgery, and I received my initiation into the world of big white blobby things called raised toilet seats. I had never seen one before I ordered a kit of gadgets that our hospital had recommended. Mom...
The Most Secure Raised Toilet Seat ? How To Make The Right Choice ? 50 + Examples
Just as you probably have, I have seen some pretty ropey, and wobbly, raised toilet seats, and as I wouldn't have my mom using them, and I don't think your loved ones should either. In this article, I am going to outline the most secure raised toilet seats for our...
What Is A Rolling Commode ?
If, as I do, you have an elderly parent or loved one that you care for, a rolling, or transport, bedside commode can be an invaluable piece of equipment. For those who have great difficulty walking, it allows you to transport them around the home with ease, and for...
Drop Arm Commode vs 3 In 1 Commode: There’s At Least One Big Difference
My mom loves her 3-in-1 commode. Around 22 months ago, after hip surgery my mom used it both at the bedside, and then after that, over our actual toilet. It's easy to put up in a room, or over a toilet, and just as quick to remove, but her 3-in-1 commode does not...
Great Tips On How To Clean A Commode Bucket: The Products, The Method And Keeping It Smelling Sweet !
This is probably the job that is least enjoyed by caregivers, but it does need to be done properly and without fuss, and doesn't have to be nearly as unpleasant as so many seem to find it. How to clean a commode bucket ? 1. Put 2-3 inches of water into the commode...
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Welcome ! I’m Gareth. This site is where I share all the stuff I have learned, as my elderly parents’ caregiver, of over 10 years. I hope it will be of use to you and your parents, and that you find what you are looking for !