Mobility
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When mobility has become a major issue for safety, you will want to consider the investment in a bariatric wheelchair.  If you need a chair for getting around no ordinary wheelchair will provide adequate support.
 
If you are still able to walk, it can still be dangerous getting around . You may need bariatric crutches or a bariatric cane,  to get around with a little extra balance support. A fall could cause devastating problems.
 
 
From library.rehabmart.comWhen mobility is an issue, and you already need help to get around, a bariatric lift can make life a little easier. You caregiver can lift you without injury to him/her or you. In addition, there are special bariatric lifts, if you should fall, that you can operate yourself, even if no one else is around. A bariatric lift could make life a little easier, you might want to consider the innovative solution to
improving  mobility.

From library.rehabmart.comFor the bariatric patient with mobility issues, it may be necessary to invest in a bariatric gurney. Along with the lift, it can greatly assist in patient care. Especially in hospitals and rehabilitation centers, a gurney can greatly improve the quality of hygiene care.


Safety in the Bathroom

From library.rehabmart.comWhen you are excessively overweight and have mobility problems, one of the most dangerous rooms in the house is the bathroom. If you slip and fall in the bathtub or shower, the injuries can be devastating.  Even people without physical challenges take nasty spills in the bathroom. But, you can greatly improve the safety factor with bariatric bath/shower benches. You can sit to take you shower and give yourself time to heal properly. 

From library.rehabmart.comIn addition, if you require the help of someone else to take care of your personal needs, you may want to consider a bariatric commode and shower chair. You can safely take care of elimination and then roll into the shower to get cleaned up for the day.


Safety in the Bedroom
From library.rehabmart.comFinally, you will want to make your bedroom as safe and comfortable as possible. Especially after bariatric surgery, you will be spending a lot of time resting and recovering. You may want to consider a bariatric hospital bed. It will be uncomfortable to lie flat, and it will probably be very difficult, if not impossible, to roll out of bed. A special bed can make sleep possible and help during the healing and weight loss process. You may also want to think about getting a bariatric mattress pad, to help make recovery a little more comfortable and prevent pressure sores. 
 Also, you may want to invest in a  From library.rehabmart.com bariatric bedside commode.