If you or a loved one has recently become disabled, you know how frustrating it can be to even perform simple tasks. With the right medical supplies, daily life can be made less maddening and more normal again.
Threshold ramps can make life easier for those in need of a wheelchair ramp. These ramps, such as the EZ-Access Aluminum Threshold Ramp by Homecare, make it possible to pass door landings when in a wheelchair or scooter. (You may need to purchase two in order to accommodate both sides of the landing.) The thresholds are made to be lightweight yet sturdy, so that they can easily be moved as needed, and they are suitable for sliding door tracks. With an adjustable top flap and a range of sizes, threshold ramps make it unproblematic to roll out to the patio.
Other medical supplies that may be helpful for people with physical disabilities include cup holders for wheelchairs. These adjustable cup holders can be adjusted to fit the cup size. They fit most wheelchairs, including 7/8” or 1” tube frames. New Solutions manufactures one such holder, while Ableware manufactures one that has an easy-to-tighten lever knob.
Homecare makes a wheelchair-back tote that functions as a sort of “backpack” for a wheelchair. It is especially useful as a tote when shopping. You simply mount the carry-on to the wheelchair handles with adjustable straps. The fabric is water resistant in case of rain.
For those who need a portable automotive hand control system, Colours manufactures a product for automatic transmission vehicles for drivers who have lost the use of their legs. Although sufficient hand dexterity is required to use it, the hand controls are adjustable and easy to install on most cars.
With medical supplies like these on the market, life can be less exasperating and more enjoyable again.
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