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While the need for a roll-in shower may be more crucial for some patients than it is for others, roll-in shower units can come in handy for those that have suffered from either life-altering or temporary disabilities. From children to teens, and adults, here are 4 possible health situations for using a roll-in shower at…

Calling all healthcare professionals. Have you thought about the way you teach a patient or caregivers to help with their activities of daily living? You are the shining star that families look to for guidance. Here is a great article that gives strategies for confident patient transfers. Some of the top tips are: -Know the patient.…

For a person who is healthy and well, using the shower is almost like a fleeting ordeal. You go in, take a bath, do your thing, and go out. It’s as easy as going in and out of a door. Thing is, not everybody is as healthy and able as the rest of us. That’s…

Convenience and safety during your activities of daily living become major considerations when you or your loved one experience mobility issues. While bathing is an activity usually thought of as relaxing, it may become dreaded due to the risk of a fall. The bathroom is the area of the home most prone to an accident, especially for the elderly. The wet…

Caregivers, occupational therapists, and family members know the frustration experienced by those indefinitely dependent upon a wheelchair, especially when it comes to bathing. Roll-In Showers to the Rescue A roll-in shower is exactly what the name implies–a shower specifically designed to accommodate a bather in a shower-wheelchair. Just roll in, sit in safety, and enjoy…

In honor of National Safety Month (June), Knueppel HealthCare service wrote a blog post about the safety benefits of Shower Bay.  Check it out here: http://www.knueppels.com/blog/

Check out page 30 of the most recent HME-Business Magazine!  March 2014

Chaminade Resort & Spa and Dominican Hospital will host a Health Fair on Thursday, February 14th at Chaminade Resort & Spa. This is a free public event that invites the community to come learn about healthy related products, receive free health screenings, and talk to doctors one on one. Those who attend the health fair…

Come check out Shower Bay at Ordway Drugs and Medical Supply!  Shower Bay is displayed in the showroom for the month of November. 499 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940 Details Ordway Drugs & Medical Supply, Display Nov 2013 Starts: 11/01/2013 Ends: 11/30/2013 Ordway Drugs and Medical Supply – 499 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940 US

Come check out the Shower Bay on display at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center at 1pm.  Admission is free.  Hosted by the Pacific Stroke Association. http://pacificstrokeassociation.org/ Details [schema type=”event” evtype=”BusinessEvent” name=”Pacific Stroke Association Resource Fair, Santa Clara, CA” sdate=”2013-10-20″ stime=”01:00 pm” edate=”2013-10-20″ duration=”17:00″ street=”Pacific Stroke Association Resource Fair ” city=”Santa Clara” state=”CA” country=”US” ] Pacific…

CIL, Berkeley will host Shower Bay for a demo at 1pm on Aug 7th CIL provides services, support, and advocacy to enhance the rights and abilities of people with disabilities to actively participate in their communities and to live self-determined lives. http://www.cilberkeley.org/ Details [schema type=”event” evtype=”BusinessEvent” name=”Center for Independent Living Berkeley, Shower Bay Demo” sdate=”2013-08-07″…

San Diego Convention Center, April 24-28 2013 http://www.aota.org/conference Join the world’s largest gathering of companies representing products, professional development, and employment opportunities for the occupational therapy community.  The Expo Hall is the place to make positive and lasting impressions by interacting face-to-face with hundreds of exhibitors who help fuel the growth of the profession, and…

Follow the link for the full article: http://www.assistivetechnologyblog.com/2012/09/shower-bay-portable-shower-for.html ——- One constant problem that wheelchair users face is the difficulty in maneuvering their wheelchairs in bathrooms to take a shower. This ultimately results in expensive home renovations. To counter this problem, Russell Simpkins of Forward Day, LLC, and his sister have come up with an extremely innovative…

See article here or read below: SANTA CRUZ – When Alanna Harvey worked as a caregiver, she noticed the financial and physical demands required for elders and people in wheelchairs to take a shower. “I was going into people’s homes, and I was seeing that taking showers was a big part of hiring a caretaker,”…

Forward Day LLC announces debut of Shower Bay Santa Cruz, CA June, 2012- Forward Day LLC, an emerging new creator of innovative home health care products, announces the release of their premier product Shower Bay. A portable shower designed for wheelchair users, Shower Bay can quickly be assembled in any room of the home with…