www.medpole.us Unintentional home injuries, particularly falls, are a particular problem in homes. Despite falls being the leading cause of injury and death in the home surprisingly very little attention is focused on improving safety. For example about 65% of American households have non skid mats in the shower to reduce falls, however only 20% of homes have grab bars to supplement the non skid mats. Our marque device is the MedPole, a Stainless Steel Vertical Grab Pole that requires no tools to install and expands 7-9 floor to ceiling. This grab pole can be placed anywhere in a home under a ceiling. Place it next to your favorite: couch, bed, bath, shower, commode, kitchen table, lift chair, garage stairway, step up, chair, anywhere a wall bar cannot be installed. The MedPole should be the standard for accessibility in every to supplement grab bars, canes, walkers, showers, tubs, commode seats, non-skid mats, lift-chairs, mechanical beds, bed rails, wheelchairs and more. All our current products and future products are made of 100% stainless steel and artistically crafted and made in the USA. When applicable, MedPole adheres to standard recommendations by: American National Standard, Specifications, Home Safety Council, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, National Association of Injury Control Research Centers, ADA and other private and public agencies supporting the long felt need to stop falls in homes. MedPole Environmental Specifications: Personal ...
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Home Safety List For Elderly
It's a good idea to tour your aging parents home to ensure it is set-up safely. The next time you are over to their house, have them give you a tour. That way you can see how safe their home is for them. Can they manage the stairs safely? Is there enough light? Do they hold onto walls or furniture when walking?
The following is an outline of items to keep in mind. It is not exhaustive but gives a general idea of things to look for. It is a good idea to do this at least every 3-4 months or whenever your parents abilities/health changes.
Entrance/Access
Lighting - Is it adequately lit? House number - Is it visible from the road? Both for visitors or emergency vehicles Stairs - Is there a railing (preferably one on each side)? Are they in good repair? Mailbox - is it accessible? Is the path to/from in good repair?
General Home
Lighting - are all hallways and rooms adequately lit? Rugs - are rugs secured? Throw rugs can be a fall hazard. Clutter free - Are hallways and rooms clutter-free? Animals/Pets - Pets can be a potential fall hazard if they are not well behaved. Seating at entrances - Is there a place to sit down to put on and remove shoes? Safety - First aid kits on all levels? Are emergency numbers posted at all phones? Doors - Do they have lever handles to allow for easy opening?
Stairs
Lighting - are they properly lit? Light switches - Are there light switches at the top and bottom of the stairs? Throw rugs - Are they secured? Rugs can be a fall hazard. Clutter - Are the stairs clutter free? Non-slip surface - Do they have non-slip surfaces? Handrails - Are there handrails? Preferably on both sides.
Fire Safety
Smoke detectors - Are there smoke detectors on every floor and tested within the last 6 months Escape route - Is there an escape route and plan? Carbon monoxide - Is there a carbon monoxide detector? Hazardous and flammable materials - Are they properly labeled and stored? Space heaters - Are they being used properly and away from flammable materials? Power bars - Are they being used properly? Electrical cords - Are they being used properly? Fire extinguishers - Are they located on all levels of the house and tested regularly?
Bathroom
Hot water temperature - is it set at a recommended 49 C (120 F)? Non slip surfaces - Is there a non-clip mat in the bathtub and/or shower? Lighting - Is it adequately lit? Door lock - Is there an emergency exterior release for the door lock? Grab bars - Are there grab bars at the toilet, bathtub and/or shower? Are they secure Bath or shower seat - Is there a seat or stool? Hand held shower - Makes it easier to shower while seated Faucets - Are they level handles to easily turn on/off?
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Storage - Are items within reach? Lighting - Is it adequately lit? Small appliances - Do they have automatic shut-offs? Appliances - Do they have easy to use dials that are clearly marked? Fire extinguisher - Is it accessible and tested regularly?
Bedroom
Lighting - Is it adequately lit? Bed height - Can the user get in/out of it easily? Clutter - Is the room clutter free? Phone - Is there a phone at the bedside so the user can call if there is an emergency and does not have to rush to another room to answer the phone?
Garage/Basement/Laundry
Lighting - Is is adequately lit? Phone - Is there a telephone nearby so the user can call if there is an emergency and does not have to rush to another room to answer the phone? Floors - Are they clutter free? Storage - Are items safely stored with heavier items close to the floor? Hazardous and flammable materials - Are they clearly marked and stored properly?
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Key To My Heart Keychain In A Velvet Lined Gift Box
Key to my heart keychain in a velvet lined gift box is a very very beautiful wedding favor and adds tons of classic icon of romance and keychain open-heart design has a graceful necklace and beautiful bracelet charm. That is attached, and it is a wonderful silver chrome finish on the ads class to every wedding. If you are looking for something that looks and sounds like this and you can easily pick one up anywhere online. Beautiful and delicate piece of artwork that comes in a clear C2 showcase box with a fabulous ribbon wrapped around, and a personalized tag that says to you my heart on the front.
Since hearts have been a symbol of love for many many years. And this is a great addition to complement your wedding theme of any kind and will always be a top seller for any wedding bride or groom around. Think for a moment how you would like your wedding theme to look like it in pitcher having some wonderful view beauty of the heart-shaped keychain velvet lined gift box placed wonderfully on each wedding reception table representing the key to your heart gift box. No matter what your centerpiece looks like no matter what your wedding theme is this heart-shaped keychain will always win test and friends over.
Non-other hand, if this is something that you would like you could also add some wonderful place cardholders in the miniature silver chair favor box with heart charm in Redmond said well, which can be monogrammed to make it more personal. Chair standout and are an ideal favor that looks beautiful on the table and still incredibly functional. The miniature silver chairs act as place cardholders with their volume stripe, which serves as a place card, but inside the seat of the chair they hold several ounces of whatever favor of feeling you want. If you find you these a great selection for your wedding pain pill free check the links below to get more affirmation on these beautiful wedding favors and great place cardholders to add to your wedding thing today. I hope that you enjoy everything that I've found for you and I hope that your wedding was beautiful and wonderful.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
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