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I have geezer grab bars in the shower. And I'm only 74. 75 next week. Mother is 99 and using walker and wheelchair. SIGnature NRA Benefactor CMP Pistol Distinguished | |||
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Outfitted my new rollator with a velcro strap (yellow) to secure the unit in a folded position. And an old Lowe's Alpine insulated bottle bag to augment the small plastic cup holder that came with the unit. ![]() And folded, ready to place in the car. ![]() ![]() Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192 | |||
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Nicely done Bald1. Looks like a good set up. "Practice like you want to play in the game" | |||
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Also I see that you have a multi purpose walking stick / attitude adjuster / personal protection device to be available if and when required for any reason be it foreseen or emergency ... Even though I really do not need such a device full time it is nice to have a personal stash be they store bought or formed by mother nature. ..................... drill sgt. | |||
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I have installed a few next to the commode for my mother and wife,due to her numerous leg surgeries and they do help. We also have a few suction cup types for the shower, which I use myself at times. | |||
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We added one horizontal bar along the interior wall of our combo shower/tub and a vertical bar at end where we step in and out. At this point in our lives, fears about falling when getting in and out of the tub are greatest; for me being old, overweight and non agile; my wife-both knees and one hip replaced accounts for her wariness ( she popped her hip out early in post surgery recovery at home ). I’m now thinking about adding grab bars in the half bath toilet I use regularly. Conveniently the lower wall portion is wainscoting with solid wood, which will make for an easier installation. Bill Gullette | |||
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Don't forget toilets. The two we have upstairs are original to the 60 y/o house and somewhat low. The new Gerber one downstairs is taller and easier to get up from. _________________________________________________________________________ “A man’s treatment of a dog is no indication of the man’s nature, but his treatment of a cat is. It is the crucial test. None but the humane treat a cat well.” -- Mark Twain, 1902 | |||
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A word about grab bars that is VERY important. If your hand/arm can slip between the wall and the bar, throw them out! ADA Bars will not permit this. a fall with your arm sliding through this gap will guarantee you a compound fracture in the event of a fall, as your arm slides down in the gap. These are "towel bars", not safety Grab bars. ![]() | |||
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How is the PT going? I had severe vestibular issues and they could not find the reason. As you might guess dizziness leads to falls. I have had twice per week therapy and am 100 percent better. Hope you are still going to PT. | |||
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