Bath Safety

Raz Design has added a travel kit and a tension-adjustable upholstery option to its Raze lineup. The Raze system functions as a raised toilet seat, a transfer tub seat, and a shower bench. It features a compact aluminum frame and multi-position, rotating legs to provide optimal stability in multiple configurations. The new Raze travel kit…

Raz Design has introduced new sizing and upholstery options for its Züm mobile shower commode chair. In a Nov. 19 announcement, Raz Design, based in Toronto, said the Züm can now be ordered with back heights of 15 inches or 17 inches, adding, “Both come with wrap-around, removable arm supports and detachable push handles.” The…

Microban International has partnered with Journey Health & Lifestyle to bring Microban’s antimicrobial technology to the SoftSecure family of commodes and bath safety products designed for seniors. In an April 9 news announcement, Microban — whose antimicrobial cleaners are bathroom staples — said the SoftSecure line “stands out as the only cushioned bath safety products…

Move over, Swedish meatballs and lingonberry jam. IKEA, the Netherlands-based manufacturer of affordable home furnishings has entered the accessibility market. In an April 2 news announcement, IKEA introduced its BÄSINGEN line, “an inclusive design for the many, consisting of six products designed for convenient support in the bathroom and throughout the rest of the house.”…

Sunrise Medical has acquired Nuprodx, a California-based manufacturer of bathroom mobility products, including models with positioning features and functions. In an Oct. 7 news announcement, Sunrise said, “This acquisition strengthens Sunrise Medical’s portfolio by adding Nuprodx’s best-in-class bathroom mobility solutions to its existing broad range of assistive mobility solutions.” David Gaskell, Nuprodx’s president/CEO, will transition…

As much as I appreciate a great product demonstration video — and there are some excellent ones out there — Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) is a kick-the-tires sort of industry. Nothing replaces the ability to personally lay hands on seating and wheeled mobility: to lift an ultralightweight frame, to fold a folding wheelchair, to swing…

As kids grow and their conditions progress, their assistive technology needs to keep pace.

The ability to independently clean ourselves is critical to maintaining a high quality of life.

People’s needs for positioning and mobility support change over time. The PHAATE model can help with assessment.

Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) success often depends on a product’s ability to accommodate the needs of a particular client. Mobile shower commode chairs aren’t always a highly customizable category of CRT, and in the bariatric space, even fewer choices have been available. But Raz Design’s new bariatric line could have you rethinking what to expect…