Aging in Place by Room - Part 43 - Bathroom Ableware - Toilet Aids & General Accessibility4/30/2020
By Anna Hazard
Introduction
This section of our aging in place & universal design series focuses on general accessibility and safety within the bathroom including various specialized aids for transport & movement. In addition, smaller handheld & portable ableware such as various toilet & commode related aids are discussed & recommended.
While a few of these aids (such as the recommended bathroom communication devices) can be found at more general retail stores, the more specialized aids will need to be purchased from shops that cater to ableware & daily aids for arthritis, seniors, as well as the disabled.
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Due to health & economic related worries as well as burgeoning cabin fever, now is a time that many people may be seeking new forms of stress relief and anxiety management.
Here are a selection of free online activities for stress reduction during the coronavirus crisis. Options vary from guided meditation classes, to calming or tension venting online games, to various relaxing livecams & livestreams that are still being broadcasted.
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While the stay-at-home directives for combating the spread of the coronavirus may have disrupted normal fitness routines through the closures of gyms, parks, and other common exercise locations, there are still plenty of work out options available when it comes to sheltering-in-place. In particular many gyms and work-out classes are being freely livestreamed or posted on-line through related websites and social media. This includes many courses and other options that would normally be available through paid registration only.
Here are a sampling of free livestreams, on demand videos, and other offerings to cover a wide range of solo & group exercise options including yoga, dance, body weight training, as well as aerobics & other general fitness.
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With the coronavirus lockdown and stay-at-home orders in effect, a large percentage of the population will find themselves spending far more time indoors within their own households that they may be used to. Here are a collection of fun & educational websites focusing on entertainment to help stave off any budding cabin fever. All sites are free to access with a focus on providing visual, auditory, and mental stimulation.
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By Anna Hazard
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The bathroom is usually one of the brightest lit rooms within the household due to its function as a main place for grooming and viewing oneself in the mirror. However, this room also tends to be one of the smaller enclosed areas which brings its own considerations in counterpoint to many of the other larger rooms. While a smaller area may be easier to light up uniformly, placing lights in accessible locations while in such tight corners can prove to be more difficult.
When it comes to lighting in the bathroom, these particular circumstances, tips, and recommendations should be kept in mind. |
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