Homecare Products/Telescoping Ramp
Platform 5
- 30-inch-wide ramp extends from 3 feet to 5 feet
- designed to bridge gaps over steps and curbs as well as making minivans accessible
- made of two connecting sections that can support up to 650 pounds
Call 800/451-1903. Web site: www.homecareproducts.com
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Polymap Wireless/Medical Data Transmitter
The Polytel System
- transfers data from a patient at home to a health care practitioner
- communicates wirelessly over the Internet
- can be installed into blood-pressure monitoring device or scale
Call 520/747-1811. Web site: www.polymap.net
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Drive Medical-Wenzelite/Posterior Safety Roller
Nimbo
- supports the user from behind
- soft rubber wheels designed to adhere to most surfaces
- one-directional rear wheels with aluminum ratchet and pin mechanism can be disengaged to allow forward and reverse mobility
Call 800/706-9255.
Web site: www.drivemedical.com Circle 488 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
The Roho Group/Wheelchair Back Support
JetStream Pro
- uses carbon-fiber technology for strength and light weight
- eliminates clicks and clattering associated with commercial backs
- available in standard (16.5 inches) or low (10 inches) height; widths of 14 inches through 18 inches; 16-inch-wide, standard-height back weighs 13.9 ounces
Call 800/851-3449. Web site: www.therohogroup.com
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Supracor/Shower Cushion
Stimulite
- features thin layer of honeycomb fused to a slightly thicker top layer for comfort and support while bathing
- honeycomb cells contour to body shape and flex with movement to prevent shearing while allowing soapy water to flow through cushion
- antibacterial, anti-fungal and odor-resistant
Call 800/787-7226. Web site: www.supracor.com
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Harmar Mobility/Wheelchair Carrier
Tilt ‘N’ Tote
- installs on all class 1 trailer hitches
- folds against trunk when not in use
- weighs 25 pounds
Call 800/833-0478. Web site: www.harmar.com
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Graham-Field Health Products/Hand Grip
Ortho-Ease
- available on offset canes, quad canes and forearm crutches
- provides a wide grip for support and adjusts to fit user's hand and wrist angle
- designed to minimize joint stress and reduce fatigue
Call 800/347-5678.
Web site: www.grahamfield.com
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Etooti Inc./Incontinence Care Spray
Therablue
- attaches to standard sink faucet; quick detach mechanism allows for multiple patient use
- one-hand control regulates water flow and temperature
- automatically shuts off if dropped
Call 815/399-0785.
Web site: www.therablue.com
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Sorenson Medical/Continuous and Intermittent Infusion Pumps
AmbIT
- continuous infusion pumps deliver chemotherapy, anesthesia drugs and hydration
- intermittent pumps deliver antibiotics and other intermittent infusion therapies
- both are battery-operated and have multiple flow rates and infusion durations
Call 877/352-1888.
Web site: www.sorensonmedical.com
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Lenjoy Medical Engineering/Feeding Aid
Comfy Feeder II
- helps individuals with physical disabilities feed themselves
- each depression of the bar causes the spoon to go down, scoop up food and then rise to the mouth; the plate turns after each depression so the spoon picks up food from different parts of the plate
- assists those with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions, and generalized weakness
Call 800/582-5332.
Web site: www.comfysplints.com
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Uplift Technologies/Bathroom Lifting Assistance Device
Commode Assist
- fits over toilet seat or can be used as a stand-alone unit
- designed to lift more than 80 percent of the user's body weight for weights ranging from 80 pounds to 300 pounds
- seat locks into place when fully lowered; a level disengages the locking mechanism
Call 800/387-0896. Web site: www.up-lift.com
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6 Ideas/Cane
Atlas Cane
- self-standing cane, it features a patented mechanism that attaches to a table, desk or chair
- features wide-diameter anodized aluminum shaft and rubber tip
- has removable wrist strap and contoured handle
Call 847/478-9094. Web site: www.6ideas.com
Circle 485 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
Maddak/Hand Clip
Ableware
- spring-action clip fits snugly against the hand for people with arthritis or reduced hand strength
- attaches to utensils or small hand tools
- can be used on phones, cups, bottles and hairbrushes
Call 973/628-7600. Web site: www.maddak.com
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Dana Douglas/Rollator
Infiniti 500
- features two-position back strap, two-position seating and two-position sliding basket
- has cable-free braking system, adjustable handle heights, three seat heights and 8-inch swivel wheels
- lightweight frame construction folds for storage
Call 800/267-3552. Web site: www.danadouglas.com
Circle 486 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
Clarke Mediquip/Fiberglass Ramp
Fiberglass Ramp Line
- made of heavy-duty fiberglass and coated with a non-skid epoxy
- designed for temporary or permanent indoor, outdoor, home or commercial use
- all ramps have 1.5-inch side rails and a weight capacity of 600 pounds
Call 513/797-8445. Web site: www.fiberglassramps.com
Circle 492 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.
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