Some Safety Tips Being a caregiver sometimes means assisting loved ones with their personal hygiene, a task that involves several risks for both people. How can you ensure that it is carried out safely while promoting the independence of the...
The jury for Medtrade’s Medtrade Innovative Product Awards announced that the Facili-T commode chair would be a finalist in the 2018 edition. The verdict was based on the product’s design, innovation, and market opportunities. The Facili-T commode chair was developed...
Family caregivers, whether paid professionals or unpaid caregivers, friends, or relatives, face an increased risk of developing problems such as depression, anxiety, and stress. The other main mental health issues they must deal with daily are fatigue and isolation. Caregiving...
Most people will find themselves at some point in situations where they are unable to take a shower or bath, or where moisture and perspiration should come into contact with a part of their body as little as possible. A...
Hygie’s FACILI-T™ folding commode chair combines three pieces of equipment in one: a commode chair, retractable grab bars, and an adjustable raised toilet seat. Designed in Quebec, primarily for homes and private residences, this chair is also useful wherever space...
A daily routine will be necessary for a person with reduced mobility or their caregiver, and the most appropriate time to think about home improvements is spring. You should focus on your daily practices and the duration of each task....
Hygienic bags for commode chairs are highly effective solutions that help manage and contain bodily waste in the comfort and privacy of your home. They also enable caregivers to adopt best practices and reduce the number of steps required to...
Privacy is the private space that may be shared with someone else only with the person’s consent. It is “our personal space,” as many like to describe it. Privacy is what belongs to the innermost nature of every human being....
In the life of an older person experiencing a loss of autonomy, there is usually a spouse, daughter or son, parent, or close friends. Without the help and support of these “caregivers,” many seniors would not be able to remain...
