Mom’s Fall- From AdaptMy.com

“About a month ago while vacationing for a few days at the beach, my mom took a pretty bad fall. We were walking outside by our hotel heading to dinner when she misjudged the incline in the sidewalk and fell forward. She ended up getting quite banged up with numerous cuts and bruises- luckily no broken bones. It really could have been much worse, though…”

To read more, visit http://www.adaptmy.com/blog/?p=793#clear

Grab Bar Alternative- Still ADA Compliant!

Some of the new products on AdaptMy.com are beautiful ADA Compliant Handrails from Inpro Corporation.

While these handrails are traditionally found in hospitals, assisted living facilities and other commercial settings- they can also be placed in a residential home in place of grab bars!

Take a look…
http://www.adaptmy.com/house/walls/tubular-handrail-set-with-stainless-brackets/#clear

http://www.adaptmy.com/house/walls/tubular-handrail-set-with-standard-brackets/#clear

Grab Bars, Grab Bars and More Grab Bars

 Think all ADA Compliant grab bars are the same? Looking around AdaptMy.com you may notice the large selection of ADA grab bars and be amazed at how beautiful some of them really are!

Straight ADA Compliant Grab Bars- These bars are what most people think of when they hear the word ‘grab bar’. They range in sizes from 12″ on up and come in a myriad of finishes.

Curved Grab Bars- These decorative grab bars are unique in that they curve and bend. Some like the Invisia Grab Bars are incorporated into fixtures and you’d never know it was a grab bar!

Angled ADA Compliant Grab Bars-  These grab bars are traditionally found in a 90 degree angle and provide a larger area to hold onto. These bars can be placed in your tub, shower or even by the commode.

Tub Grab Bar Rails-  Tub Rails aren’t like traditional grab bars as they are portable and perhaps temporary solutions. Unlike a grab bar that is secured into a wall- these bars usually have clamps that tighten onto the edge of the tub.

Yes, while ADA Compliant grab bars can still look like the basic stainless steel variety that you see in hospitals and assisted living facilities- there is a whole other world of grab bars that will enhance the saftey of your bathroom without sacraficing beauty!

What ever your grab bar need is, from traditional to decorative to speciality grab bars,  AdaptMy.com has the ADA Compliant grab bar for just about every need! Visit AdaptMy.com to see all the grab bars and how they can work for you! If you don’t see the exact grab bar that you are looking for- our product specialist (who is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist) would be happy to help you find the grab bar you need!

Home Accessibility Checklists- Part 2

The remaining Accessible Home Assessments have been completed! The available Assessments include the following areas of the home…

• Bathroom
• Bedroom
• Entryway
• Essential Measurements
• Kitchen
• Living Room
• Overall House

The full documents can be accessed in either a PDF or Word format at this link http://www.adaptmy.com/article/home-assessments/#clear.

Kudos to Andrea Tannenbaum, president of Dynamic-Living.com and AdaptMy.com for these wonderful assessements!

Home Accessibility Checklists on AdaptMy.com

Andrea Tannenbaum, president of Dynamic-Living and AdaptMy.com, recently compiled a great list of items to check for when doing a Home Accessibility Assessment and broke them down into rooms of the home…

The Bathroom-   “The bathroom is the center of activity for personal hygiene and toileting. If you have trouble attending to these tasks comfortably, your health can be affected. Is your bathroom designed for your comfort and ease of use?”

The Kitchen- “The kitchen is a busy place for any family, no matter how big or small. We all need to eat. That means storing, preparing and cleaning up. Are some tasks being skipped because they are too hard?”

Whole House Essentials-   “We can ask all the questions we want, but sometimes the truth is in the numbers. For assessments, these numbers are the measurements of each family member. The results may lead the way to much needed changes.”

To view the Home Accessibility Assessments by Andrea Tannenbaum, visit AdaptMy.com.

New AdaptMy.com Products

Forte Handheld Shower: Easy to hold, convenient to move to where you need it, the Kohler Forte Handheld Shower can be ordered with matching 60″ or 72″ metal hose.

Wall Mounted Shower Holder: Handheld showers are great for convenience, but how do you hang one so you can use it as a regular shower head? Use the Mounted Shower Holder from Kohler to place the shower head where you want it or just to store the hand held shower!

Single Lever Faucets: We’ve added two more styles of Single Lever Bathroom Faucets. These come in widespread or centerset format and have a loop in the handle, adding even more options to turn on the faucet.

Vintage Dual Lever Faucets: Want some old fashioned style combined with modern convenience? The Vintage Dual Lever Faucets are for you. Available in chrome, bronze and brushed nickel.

Arched Dual Lever Faucets: Simple arching lines are complemented by lever handles that cam match your decor. The Banner Lever Faucets come in 4 classic colors. You can choose contrasting or matching handles.

The Home “Evaluation” Team

One of the many concepts I learned through my CAPS training was in regards to the home evaluation a CAPS certified professional would conduct for someone who wants to Age In Place. So who should be involved in the home evaluation process?

Read more at http://www.adaptmy.com/blog/?p=209#clear

Universal Design Principles

www.AdaptMy.com has posted on it’s site some basics on Universal Design. If you are interested in learning more, visit our site…

http://www.adaptmy.com/page/universal-design/

Updates

Wow! It’s 2010 already! The past couple months have been extremely busy and we are finding some great products on the market that promote visitability, accessibility, universal design and aging-in-place.

AdaptMy.com is starting to become the ‘go to’ place for accessibility!  Consumers, contractors and health care professionals visit our site everyday to find just what they need to make their project successful. 

I’ve got a very extensive list of products that are ready to go up on our website but there are just so many hours in a day. If there is something you need but don’t see on our website, drop me an email or give us a call. Chances are… we’ve either got it in the pipeline, can get it for you or at the very least direct you where to get it.

Wishes for a very Happy, Healthy and Accessible New Year!

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