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\r\n\t\tFall Prevention Devices\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\n\n
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In-Home Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
\"door<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> door opener, electric door opener
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\nPrice: $$$$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information:<\/b> Remote control available. Installation required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"bed<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> bed railing, bed rail
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\nPrice: $$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information:<\/b> Portable versions are available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"transfer<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> transfer pole
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\nPrice: $$$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information:<\/b> Professional installation required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"grab<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> grab bar, bathroom railing
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\nPrice: $ - $$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information:<\/b> Proper installation required. Portable versions are also available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"shower<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> shower chair
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\nPrice: $ - $$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information:<\/b> Swivel and sliding bath tub benches are alternative options.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"raised<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> raised toilet seat
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\nPrice: $<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information:<\/b> 3-in-1 commodes also perform similar functions. Some come with handles for additional support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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Price Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Symbol<\/th>Price Range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
$<\/td>$5-$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$$<\/td>$51-$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$$$<\/td>$101-$200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$$$$<\/td>$201+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Walking Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
\"cane.\"<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> cane, walking stick, quad-cane, four legged cane
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\nPrice: $$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information: <\/b>Can be used with flashlights to increase visibility. Ice grippers can be added for additional stability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"walker.\"<\/td>Keywords: <\/b>walker, wheeled walker, rollator
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\nPrice: $$$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information: <\/b>Other types of walkers are available to meet individual needs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"textured<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> textured sock, slip resistant sock
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\nPrice: $<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information:<\/b> Slip resistant flooring may also be helpful.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"fall<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> fall alert system, fall detection, medical alert
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\nPrice: $ - $$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information: <\/b>Some require a monthly contract and phone line.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"personal<\/td>Keywords: <\/b>personal pager, caregiver pager, in-home pager system
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\nPrice: $$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information: <\/b>No additional contracts or monthly fees.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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Solutions for Caregivers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t
\"floor<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> floor alarm mat, pressure mat
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\nPrice: $$$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information:<\/b> Chair and bed mats are also available. All used with an alert monitor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"video<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> video monitor, wireless video monitor, smartphone monitor
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\nPrice: $$ - $$$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information:<\/b> Some can be connected to smartphones or tablets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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