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Shop by health condition
Below is a list of health problems /
limitations frequently associated with brain injury. Glance over the
list. When you find a topic of interest, click on it to see product suggestions.
Categories will naturally overlap. Not all items are
available (yet) at B Independent.
General Information
Don't
be ruled by chaos! Memory and organizational problems are not
included in the above list, though these accompany almost all brain
injuries. Helpful aids are available. Look in Med
Aids, Organizers,
and Timekeepers.
Generally useful items can be found in any of our Support
departments. Although only some of these products are designed
to overcome specific difficulties, all are sturdy and easy to use.
Live
Smart You don't always
need special equipment to deal with a limitation. Sometimes simply
changing the way you do something can solve the problem. For
instance,
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Buy wrinkle-resistant clothes
so you don't have to iron. |
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Prepare meals in advance so you
don't have to cook when tired. |
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If getting into/out of the bath
is difficult, shower instead. |
Actions quickly become automatic. By rethinking old habits, however, you may
discover alternatives that are quicker, easier, or less
exhausting. |
Life is difficult
if you cannot easily retrieve something from the floor. If bending
hurts, or you just can't do it, these aids will help:
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Reachers (Pick up objects with a gripping
jaw controlled by a trigger. Jaw closes when trigger is
squeezed.) |
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Long-handled
tools |
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Waist level laundry baskets |
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Socket raisers |
Living in a world of muted sounds is
frustrating - and isolating. Here are some aids that can help:
These products make life more hygienic, while
preserving dignity:
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Hand-held urinals |
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Bed and chair protectors |
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Pads and pants |
Bring life within reach,
using:
Is moving around awkward? painful?
unsafe? Help is available:
Being one-handed in a world designed for
two-hands presents constant challenges. Here are some products that can
help:
The "simple" act of eating can be
anything but easy. However, the right kitchen aids simplify the process:
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