Caring for a family member with a disability means constantly working to meet ever-changing needs—and we get that more than most. When that family member is a child that needs help with bathroom routines, your need for the right in-home equipment grows as quickly as they do. It’s easy to feel alone when managing this unique problem, but in reality, there are families all over the world searching for solutions for the same daily tasks. And many are finding them with our help, in products we carry that are designed to make your life a little easier.

For instance, take Simon’s story. Simon is an 8-year-old boy who lives with his mom and dad in Aarhus, Denmark, and has a rare disorder called malignant migrating partial epilepsy. As he grew, Simon’s parents quickly realized they would need a larger bathroom that could better meet their needs—particularly relating to comfort, safety and overall accessibility—when helping their son with daily tasks like toileting and showering. 

While attending the Scandinavian Health & Rehab trade fair, they discovered products by Pressalit, which are available through Patient Safety USA. After visiting Pressalit’s facility, they decided which products would work best for Simon and began designing their accessible bathroom.
 

Flexibility to meet every need 

Simon’s parents were seeking equipment that would allow them to safely transfer Simon from his wheelchair, and that could accommodate his size and weight as he grew into adulthood. They also knew that they’d need enough space to work around their son in the bathroom, factoring in the size of his wheelchair. 

They chose the Shower and Changing Table 2000, a height-adjustable changing table with a handheld shower hose attachment, and the Matrix Medium Wash Basin, a height-adjustable wash basin with hand grips that’s designed to accommodate wheelchair users. 

Read more about Simon's Story in our blog.