https://www.eaglehealth.com/blogs/bath-safety-solutions.atomEagle Health Supplies - Eagle Health Supplies - Bath Safety Solutions2019-01-23T14:51:00-08:00Eagle Health Supplieshttps://www.eaglehealth.com/blogs/bath-safety-solutions/adapt-your-shower-curtain-for-your-bath-bench2019-01-23T14:51:00-08:002019-01-23T15:05:55-08:00Adapt Your Shower Curtain for Your Bath BenchJeremy EngWhether you're using our sliding transfer benches or other shower benches on the market, we care a lot about your bathroom safety. When showering, water can easily splash onto the bathroom floor and create a dangerous and slippery situation.
Fortunately, our friends at Adaptive Equipment Corner have a helpful video on how to adapt your shower curtain. With this helpful tip, we hope to lessen the odds of bathroom falls and enhance your overall bathroom safety.
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https://www.eaglehealth.com/blogs/bath-safety-solutions/caring-for-caregivers2018-12-14T11:43:00-08:002018-12-14T11:44:23-08:00Caring For CaregiversAnn Ngo
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, approximately 43.5 million caregivers have provided unpaid care to an adult or child in the last 12 months.
Of family caregivers who provide complex chronic care: 46% perform medical and nursing tasks; More than 96% provide help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, dressing and undressing, bathing, getting in and out of bed. For more statistics visit here.
Proper bathroom safety equipment promotes safety and relieves stress, strain and aches for the caregiver. Whether you're in need of care or providing care for another, we are here to help.
If you have questions about which sliding transfer bench, swiveling shower chair or commode would be right for you, where to start, or possible remedies for existing benches - check out our FAQ section. It contains lots of helpful videos and tips. Such as:
"Do your sliding transfer benches face in one direction only? What is our warranty? Where can you buy our products? How do you clean transfer benches? How do you lengthen the bench or raise it higher?"
And if you are a caregiver, remember that you need to be cared for too. Proper self-care is important for mental, emotional and physical well-being. It will make all the difference for you and the one you care for, in the long run. For more caregiver education visit this site for helpful resources: https://www.caregiver.org/resources-health-issue-or-condition
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https://www.eaglehealth.com/blogs/bath-safety-solutions/frequently-asked-questions-12018-12-07T15:24:00-08:002018-12-07T15:24:27-08:00Frequently Asked QuestionsAnn Ngo
Maybe you've just started looking for a bath bench or shower chair and your search has led you here. Eagle Health has FAQ videos to assist you in making the right choice for someone in need. Our FAQ section answers questions like these:
Click here for answers to all your questions and start buying today!
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https://www.eaglehealth.com/blogs/bath-safety-solutions/caring-for-your-sliding-transfer-bench2018-12-03T10:00:00-08:002018-12-03T10:05:03-08:00Caring For Your Sliding Transfer BenchJeremy Eng
Caring For Your Eagle Health Supplies Benches and Chairs
While Eagle Health products are made to endure daily use and the test of time, there are a number of ways to care for your bench to ensure that you have an optimal experience every time. To keep you informed and feeling your best, here are some care tips from our very own Eagle Health Supplies professionals.
General Cleaning & Upkeep
We highly recommend wiping down your chair or bench after each use to keep away any soap scum, mineral deposits or watermarks. It’s simple and quick, and all you need is a soft cloth, warm water, and mild soap. You may also use a soft cloth and any non-bleach cleaner. (Bleach will discolor your seat.) Make sure you get your legs, sliding rails, and seat when wiping down, and please do not use bleach to clean your bench.
While Eagle Health products are made to endure daily use and the test of time, there are a number of ways to care for your bench to ensure that you have an optimal experience every time. To keep you informed and feeling your best, here are some care tips from our very own Eagle Health Supplies professionals.
General Cleaning & Upkeep
We highly recommend wiping down your chair or bench after each use to keep away any soap scum, mineral deposits or watermarks. It’s simple and quick, and all you need is a soft cloth, warm water, and mild soap. You may also use a soft cloth and any non-bleach cleaner. (Bleach will discolor your seat.) Make sure you get your legs, sliding rails, and seat when wiping down, and please do not use bleach to clean your bench.
Sliding Rails
Our sliding rails are made of lightweight, high-strength aluminum. They’re rustproof and polished, but sometimes a natural build up of that pesky soap scum or mineral deposits can get in the way of smooth gliding. When you’ve wiped down the rails, spray WD-40 on them and your seat should be able to slide with ease.
If you’re experiencing difficulty with the locks at the ends of the rails, spray lubricant on the brass push pins. It should loosen the pin and keep your seat secure.
Swivel Plate
If our patented swivel plate under the seat ever gets stuck, please make sure the red lever is released after you’ve pushed it down. Similar to the sliding rails, you can also make sure it’s well-kept by spraying WD-40 on the brass pin in between the swivel plates every so often. This will help eradicate any built up soaps or minerals.
Cut-Outs
Some of our benches have raised cut-outs, which mean there’s a plate beneath the seat opening. (For example: Item # 77663 Swivel Sliding with Cut-Out & #75233 Swivel Chair with Cut-Out.) Be sure to rinse the shallow opening and wipe it down with a soft cloth. This will keep your bench clean and all the better for your comfort and ease.
We’d love to hear and share tips with others in the Eagle Health Supplies family!
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https://www.eaglehealth.com/blogs/bath-safety-solutions/video-feature-alert-how-to-assemble2018-10-10T10:33:00-07:002018-12-04T09:39:40-08:00Video Feature Alert: How To AssembleAnn Ngo
Did you know we have a whole array of "Assembly Videos" for our chairs and benches? If you go to our YouTube channel, you can find a How To Assemble video for the sliding transfer bench or chair you either purchased or are interested in purchasing.
Eagle Health's transfer benches and shower chairs were made for tool-less assembly, meaning you DON'T NEED TOOLS to assemble a bench or chair. We don't want to leave you hanging either, so we have created videos to serve as a step-by-step visual guide to assembling our products.
We hope this will help reduce stress and work while ensuring a safer and smoother bathing/showering experience for patients, customers and caregivers!
https://tinyurl.com/eaglehealthassemblyvideos
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https://www.eaglehealth.com/blogs/bath-safety-solutions/independent-reviewer-rates-eagles-tub-mount-as-best-shower-chair-in-20182018-09-07T14:23:00-07:002019-01-28T10:42:00-08:00Independent Reviewer Rates Eagle's Tub-Mount as Best Shower Chair in 2018Ann NgoAn independent reviewer listed the top 10 shower chairs out on the market in 2018.
Eagle Health's swivel sliding tub-mount made the top pick! The reviewer spent their own time and resources to determine their findings. We are excited that of all the chairs out there for bathtub and shower safety, ours made the top spot.
You can see their helpful video below and report here.
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https://www.eaglehealth.com/blogs/bath-safety-solutions/seniors-aging-in-place2018-08-16T14:33:00-07:002018-12-03T10:44:10-08:00Seniors Aging In PlaceJeremy Eng
According to a survey conducted by AARP in 2014, 87% of adults over the age of 65 want to age in place, and 80% believe their current residence is the place they will always live. When it comes to aging in place, there are appropriate questions to ask. Is the home a safe place for a senior to live alone? Are family caregivers capable of providing adequate care? What obstacles are there to making the home livable and accessible for the long term?
With the right help and equipment, physical residences can be adapted to be both safe and accessible, making it possible for many seniors to age in the comfort of their own homes.
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According to a survey conducted by AARP in 2014, 87% of adults over the age of 65 want to age in place, and 80% believe their current residence is the place they will always live.
When it comes to aging in place, there are appropriate questions to ask. Is the home a safe place for a senior to live alone? Are family caregivers capable of providing adequate care? What obstacles are there to making the home livable and accessible for the long term?
With the right help and equipment, physical residences can be adapted to be both safe and accessible, making it possible for many seniors to age in the comfort of their own homes.
Fall prevention is probably one of the largest pieces of the puzzle in helping an older adult age in place. 2.8 million seniors are treated for fall-related injuries each year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Even if a senior is not injured during the fall, they may become afraid to fall again, reducing their regular activities, and thus possibly increasing their chances of falling due to decreased mobility. Adapting the home to ensure it is safe for someone to move around freely should be a high priority.
Tips For Adapting The Home
Grab Bars: Strategically installing grab bars can help reduce the risk of falling. Your main shower or bath should have one (even if it's a walk-in). The front door area is another location where a grab bar might be helpful.
Carpeting: Hardwood, laminate or tile floor surfaces can be slippery. Some homeowners try to cover them with rugs, but rugs can also create a trip or slip hazard because they change the grade of the floor. Carpeting can help make the floor more slip resistant, and can help cushion a fall much better than a hard surface. The downside is that most wheelchairs and walkers don't roll over carpet as well as rolling over hard flooring. So make sure the carpet isn't too thick and that the carpet padding underneath is firm.
Walk-In Shower: For older adults, climbing over the edge of a bathtub can be difficult. Most slip and fall accidents in the home happen in the bathroom. A walk-in shower can solve this problem, but the downside is tearing out an old tub or shower, and installing a walk-in shower or tub can be very expensive.
Bath Transfer Bench: A bath transfer bench can give you the independence to bathe yourself, especially when standing for long periods of time, or getting over the bathtub wall is difficult. It also helps caregivers assisting their loved ones with getting in and out of the bathtub or shower safely and conveniently. And it costs thousands of dollars less than a walk-in tub or shower.
Learn more about Eagle Health's Swivel Sliding Bath Transfer Benches at www.EagleHealth.com
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https://www.eaglehealth.com/blogs/bath-safety-solutions/the-sliding-tub-transfer-bench-that-launched-a-company2018-07-20T14:07:00-07:002018-12-03T10:04:09-08:00The Sliding Tub Transfer Bench that Launched A CompanyJeremy EngThe Beginning
Over twenty years ago in California - our founders noticed that while basic shower chairs and tub transfer benches were readily available, something was missing. They posed the question, “Could there be a better way of ensuring safety and enabling independence in one of life’s daily tasks?” We couldn’t have imagined then that we would be revolutionizing and creating a whole new category of home medical equipment: the sliding transfer bench. For people with mobility and strength limitations, bathing and showering can be a daily reminder of the loss of their former independence. Rather than relaxation and comfort, it can trigger feelings of fear and stress.
The Solution In those early days, we created a strong, comfortable seat that could glide across smooth polished aluminum rails. It made it easy to move someone from into the tub and out. No more fear of slipping in the tub or on a wet floor, no need to be concerned about tripping over the tub wall, no more struggles to stand up, and no more manual exertion to scoot across a bench. There was now a safer tool to give people peace of mind in bathing/showering. Eagle Health Supplies is very much a family company. When we made the first bench, we were thinking of others. We thought of family members who wanted to experience dignity and independence in their bathing. We thought of caregivers, no longer hoisting, lifting, and straining as they cared for loved ones. We thought of friends in the midst of physical therapy and recovery from surgeries and ailments, getting the rest they needed.
Always Innovating Since the late ‘90s, we have evolved from one simple bench to perfecting and inventing dozens of various models, including the conception of the swivel sliding transfer bench and swiveling shower chairs. As the need has grown, so have we, making necessary adjustments to our benches and chairs in order to keep giving people the best there is to offer in bath safety. In 2003 we developed the tub mount transfer bench those with smaller spaces. By 2004 we released the first-ever swiveling sliding transfer bench that could turn and lock every 90 degrees. We also designed a cut-out version. In 2007 we created the bariatric line with larger seats and higher weight capacities. By 2009 we specially designed a new locking system for both ends of the bench. Over the years, we refined our aluminum and plastics so that our products would be lighter, yet sturdier. When it comes to our ethics and integrity – we do all that we can to provide a premium product for those in need. Our company has no tolerance for shortcuts, re-selling of used/defective items, plagiarizing, and making false claims. We have professionally tested our items to ensure that our customers have a safe and convenient experience from start to finish. It’s our product, and we take complete pride and ownership of its premium quality. It’s what makes the Eagle Health family different from other companies. We designed and made it with you and your loved ones in mind.
A Tradition of Care Over the years, those who are aging, suffering from degenerative diseases, paraplegics, recovering from surgery, physical therapists, other medical professionals, caregivers for family members, have reached out to thank us for our products. We are thankful to be a part of the lives of so many around the world through the power of innovation. We invite you to come and take a look at our virtual store. We have been keeping loved ones safe and secure for over twenty years and look forward to many, many more years of serving those who “need a little push” when it comes to bathing and showering.
Welcome to the Eagle Health Supplies family!
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https://www.eaglehealth.com/blogs/bath-safety-solutions/prevent-slip-and-fall-accidents-at-home2018-03-14T10:46:00-07:002018-12-03T15:09:32-08:00Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents in the BathroomJeremy Eng
Slip and fall accidents in the bathroom are the most common accidents in the home (National Safety Council). An estimated 1 out of every 3 seniors fall each year. A fall in the home can have serious medical consequences for an older person and can often result in significant injuries.
Bathroom slips and falls affect not only those who are older
but also anyone who unsteady on their feet
has a hard time climbing over the bathtub wall
or who is afraid of slipping in the bathtub or shower
For over 20 years, Eagle Health Supplies has been committed to helping those who have difficulty getting in/out of tub or shower.