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Fall Prevention: Keep Your Parents Safe
As our parents age, one of our biggest concerns becomes keeping them safe in their own homes. Fall prevention and home safety are very important to ensure our loved ones remain secure, independent, and comfortable in their homes. Taking proactive steps to prevent falls can go a long way in giving our parents a higher quality of life and making us feel like heroes along the way! This article will be highlighting three products that are perfectly suited for any home fall prevention plan. Plus Series grab bars These high-quality grab bars provide numerous benefits and…
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Why Bamboo is the Best Option for Wall-Mounted Shower Seats
As we age, the need to stay safe and independent becomes increasingly important. Many older adults are weighing their options when it comes to wall-mounted shower seats while bathing. While there are various materials available, such as teak or bamboo, when it comes down to selecting a sturdy material that also looks aesthetically pleasing, one clear option stands out from the others: Bamboo! This sustainable resource not only provides durability but is incredibly stylish too, it’s lightweight yet supports everyday use—all key factors that make bamboo perfect for those seeking a shower seat. In this article,…
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Three Questions About The SuperPole
As we age, there are many changes that happen, one of the most important being a decrease in movement ability. Fortunately, there are products such as the HealthCraft SuperPole that can provide both safety and support when it comes to staying safe in and around your home. Whether you’re an older adult who is looking for a solution to help increase independence while maintaining safety, or if you just want more information about how the innovative HealthCraft SuperPole works – then continue reading this article for three common questions that get asked about the SuperPole! What…
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SuperPole with SuperBar vs Traditional Grab Bars
Many begin to experience growing mobility and balance difficulties as we get older. To help make our homes a safer place, installing rails or grab bars in our bathroom can provide stability and peace of mind. Traditional grab bars have been used for years with much success; however more recently, floor to ceiling grab bars like the innovative SuperPole with SuperBar have become increasingly popular as an option for safe transfers in and out of the shower, tub or toilet. So, what are the benefits of choosing a SuperPole with SuperBar over traditional grab bars? In…
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The Benefits of a SuperPole with SuperBar
When it comes to installing grab bars for safer movements, traditional grab bars are an excellent solution. However, there is another option that can provide even greater support and stability: the SuperPole. The HealthCraft SuperPole is a floor-to-ceiling grab bar designed specifically to help people with limited mobility. In this article, we'll discuss why you should consider a SuperPole over traditional grab bars, where the best places to install them are, and answer any questions you may have about how they work. Let's get started! Why Choose a Superpole with SuperBar? A SuperPole with SuperBar is…
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HealthCraft SuperPole 101: Installation & Assembly (Part 3)
How do you install the HealthCraft SuperPole in your home? For any combination of SuperPole, support accessories, and installation hardware—the process for installation will follow these steps: Getting ready Determining your SuperPole’s placement Assembling your SuperPole and accessories Pressure-fitting your SuperPole between your floor and ceiling This article provides detailed instructions for each step. This article is the third in a three-part series called: HealthCraft SuperPole 101. If you’ve bought a HealthCraft SuperPole (or you’re still thinking about buying one), you’ll probably want to know how to install it. But depending on which combination of features, support accessories,…
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Understanding Universal Design
In this day and age, we’re constantly bombarded by advertising that tries to sell us products that will solve all of our problems—unclutter our homes; make cooking take half as long; allow us to age in place—and this all sounds great. It also makes it hard to know which products are truly well-designed, and which ones will leave us cursing our Amazon carts and wondering why we trusted all the 5-star reviews. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to assess products’ designs before we buy them? As both an engineer and occupational therapist (OT), I…
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HealthCraft SuperPole 101: Before You Buy (Part 2)
What do I need to know before I buy a HealthCraft SuperPole? You’ll need to know what’s above your ceiling before you buy a HealthCraft SuperPole (spacing of ceiling joists, presence of any plumbing or heating). You’ll also need to know where and how you intend to use it in your home to pick the right combination of accessories. This article is the second in a three-part series called: HealthCraft SuperPole 101. If you’re thinking about buying a HealthCraft SuperPole, you probably have some questions. This makes sense, because the SuperPole System contains a wide variety of options…
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HealthCraft SuperPole 101: FAQ (Part 1)
What does the HealthCraft SuperPole Do? HealthCraft’s popular SuperPole is a floor-to-ceiling pole that can help reduce the risk of falling for people with reduced mobility. By providing support for balancing and transfers, it allows people to move around their homes more safely. This article is the first in a three-part series called: HealthCraft SuperPole 101. If you’ve never heard of the HealthCraft SuperPole, this article is a great place to start learning about it. In it, we’ve compiled and answered 6 of the most-asked questions to help you better understand the product, and see if it’s right…
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Housing for All: The Value of Barrier Free Living
What is barrier free living? Barrier free living is residential space designed to be functional for everyone, regardless of age, size, or level of ability. By eliminating common barriers found in typical home designs, barrier free homes are accessible, adaptable, and inclusive to more people. Barrier free living? But, why? Consider your home and the homes you’ve visited. Is it easy to walk through the front door? Use the bathroom? Cook a meal with your friends? You may not have thought about these things before. In fact, many of us take our access to functional, usable…
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