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HME PRODUCTS
Wildbleu/Moisture-Eliminating Sleepwear
Kiwi Caribbean Pajamas
- fabric designed to feel like real cotton but dry four times faster so women can sleep through the night, even through hot flashes and night sweats
- tees, capris, pants, tanks, sleep shirts and lace panty
- heat release technology woven directly into fabric so moisture-wicking properties won't wash out or diminish over time
Call 877/365-7228. Web site: www.wildbleu.com
Great Ideas/Toileting Aid
Solution Comfort Seat
- designed to make it easier for people to clean themselves with the press of a button
- seven different units; weight capacities as high as 500 pounds
- no plumber required for installation
Call 800/611-5515. Web site: www.comfortseathealth.com
Clinically Fit/Hand Therapy Device
Xtensor
- designed to help rehabilitate people with or at risk of hand, wrist, and/or elbow problems
- places tension on muscles that open hands while maintaining natural path of motion
- adjustable to accommodate hand sizes
Call 866/983-6767. Web site: www.thextensor.com
Open Sesame Door Systems/Automatic Door Opener
Remote-Control Door Operator
- can be operated from wheelchair-mounted remote control; special activation devices available for individuals with little hand function
- attaches to existing residential door; no change of door hardware
- attendants may use exterior keypad or existing keys; system continues to operate during a power outage
Call 800/673-6911. Web site: www.opensesamedoor.com
Hillenbrand Industries/Low Bed
Hill-Rom 100
- for post-acute care use; 28 design options to fit variety of decors
- designed to reduce patient skin injuries and assure proper positioning; height adjusts from 8.5 to 26.5 inches; bed can be moved at any height
- no wires or mechanisms underneath
Call 800/445-3730. Web site: www.hill-rom.com
EZ-Step/Step Aid
Portable EZ-Step
- designed to make going up or down steps and curbs easier and less painful
- can also be used to get into and out of vehicles, tubs and navigating platforms
- non-skid surface; adjustable handle height; portable
Call 800/741-2568. Web site: www.ez-step.com
The Roho Group/Back System
Retroback
- general-use back support system clips on the back of most wheelchair upholstery
- designed to provide instant posture support and comfort to user without eliminating a lot of seat depth
- weighs three pounds; available to fit 16-, 18- and 20-inch wheelchair widths
Call 800/851-3449. Web site: www.therohogroup.com
Graham-Field Health Products/Pediatric Nebulizer
John Bunn Neb-u-Tyke Speedster
- for children's home asthma treatment
- child-friendly racecar design features interactive stickers so children can customize car while having nebulizer treatment
- also offered as kit with “garage” carry pouch for traveling
Call 800/347-5678. Web site: www.grahamfield.com
Tanita/Digital Beam Scale
WB-3000
- automatic body mass index (BMI) calculation and RS-232 and USB outputs to capture patient data to external device
- breaks down into display, platform and pillar modules, and is equipped with casters for mobility
- never needs to be recalibrated; 440-pound weight capacity
Call: 847/640-9241. Web site: www.tanita.com
Amoena/Breast Forms
Comfort+ Technology
- new three-layer breast form designed to be soft, light and comfortable
- technology engineered to alleviate heat issues for women after breast surgery
- flowable gel back contours to chest wall for close, comfortable fit; self-adhering forms also available with pearl adhesive back
Call 800/926-6362. Web site: www.amoena.us
Dana Douglas/Rollator
NeXus III
- ultra-compact folding system; folds from side to side, like a wheelchair
- lightweight
- cable-free braking system; solid seat structure; cushioned seat; padded two-position back strap
Call 800/267-3552. Web site: www.danadouglas.com
Send product items to HomeCare, 6151 Powers Ferry Rd., Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30339-2941, or e-mail to: jfaucett@homecaremag.com
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