Equipment and Supplies

KEB

THANK YOU hugely for the many specific resources and advice, dvellio! Wildly helpful even to someone who's devoted tons of time and research to looking for many of the kinds of assistance you've listed (often unsuccessfully, and all while balancing, you know, everything else).

dvellio

KEB
I sent an enquiry to the company and here is the response I got.

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dvellio

Here is an item that I wish I had known about. Keeping my wife clean was a big chalenge.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=portable+bidet&crid=3AJUD5VRHLJNM&sprefix=portable+b%2Caps%2C150&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_10

ExL

dvellio
How do you sterilize the Purewicks?

dvellio

ExL
The link below will take you to the description of that process. Being able to clean the wicks saved me thousands of dollars in the three years she used the Purewick system.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YXnmf02rDYsbiI7SddruIJNc_5BmfeQE/view?usp=sharing

dvellio

S-AIRBAG Unisex Elderly Anti Fall Airbag Vest

I just found this item and it looks expensive but does say it is reusable. If you are caring for someone who is a fall risk it would be cheaper than a trip to the hospital.
https://www.amazon.com/S-AIRBAG-Protection-Intelligent-Protective-Epileptic/dp/B0CCJ8D8G1/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3O217M9RJ3JCM&keywords=wearable+air+bags+for+the+elderly&qid=1704764130&sprefix=wearable+air+bags%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-2

Youtube video link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT0KPmtoIwI

Azulhotdog

Thanks dvellio for your advice very helpful..

dvellio

Portable water flosser.

This may be a good option for helping clean someone else’s teeth. I haven’t tried it, but I probably would have if I had seen it when I was taking care of my wife.
Be sure to check buying options for prices.

https://www.amazon.com/Ontel-H-Shaped-Flossing-Cordless-Rechargeable/dp/B0CDSYRKMW/ref=sr_1_5?crid=MXGBCDPBD75A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S599Sb3PArfWy_nBk1XFjG1dkbA3m5Lw3rJ-JaQHpYP4AR-nRp9-5UZBImhWIPPONp9wm2xWWSyaFjkWKpu--sKqiukt-Nja8I5zOi9FpHBB8NoTMynMilZIf0nCpusM7Fbki0jRQZuO86weAkcNW6wM7bPDTbYhUOQpL4GZHPZ5PG_NmKxh6myIp_7V-6S0fhmVOcPGy6ks8tFLrh7JLFJEIH7jFJpPyTuBOi8EwLVPW1h53qPmr1jaKpSCQIhgwYMzFXZTlA3t2lOJSS23zfp80vWq-sD1SPpvS-EZwgY.R6rLmK6BCsaF2VrmM8OZKfxltPXkOKuzs45lAyYuO4s&dib_tag=se&keywords=ontel+miracle+smile+water+flosser+for+teeth&qid=1708812390&sprefix=Ontel+Miracle+Smile+Water+Flosser%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-5

dvellio

More equipment you may find useful.

Tubular Slide Sheet for Patient Transfer, Sliding Draw Sheets to Assist Moving Elderly - for Cars, Vehicles, Wheelchairs and Bed - Hospitals & Home Care (Lake Blue,28"x47"(72x120cm))

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0978WXV4N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Carousel Sliding Shower Chair Tub Transfer Bench with Swivel Seat, Premium Padded Bath, with Pivoting Arms, Adjustable Space Saving Design for Tubs, Inside Shower, for Handicap & Seniors, Blue

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0184P0UZ2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

dvellio

Wish I had known about this.

This could be really helpful; I wish I had known about it when I was caregiving.

Bedridden Patient Turning Device-Multifunctional Turning Pillow

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Elderly+Anti-Pressure+Easy+Roller+Pillow&crid=32A32EO66A7VO&sprefix=elderly+anti-pressure+easy+roller+pillow%2Caps%2C83&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Student

dvellio Thanks so much for sharing!

Student

Bob Wow! It sounds like you've been really proactive in finding a solution that works for both your wife and your home setup. It's great to hear that you've found a way to make things more manageable. How has this adjustment been working out for her so far?

dvellio

Purewick is now available for men!

Here is a link to information about it. If your man is getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom this could be the perfect solution.

https://www.bd.com/en-us/videos/purewick-male-how-it-works-video

There are other suction machines available on Amazon that would be much cheaper and may work just as well. I can't say for sure because I've never tried any of them. I did use the Purewick system for women for my wife for several years and it was a lifesaver.

Here is a quick search in Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=purewick+urine+suction+pump+system+for+men+for+home&crid=2GBP9SFX8MS33&qid=1724680761&sprefix=purewick+for+men%2Caps%2C140&ref=sr_pg_1

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