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PILL OPENER The Pill Pusher Blister Pack Opener from Ableware is designed for people w h o have limited hand m o v e m e n t and difficulty manipulating small items. A slight amount of pressure the palm or a finger is all it takes to pus pill, or tablet out of the blister pack. Pi easily--no resistance, no hassle, no f: The Pill Pusher is constructed of dur~ plastic and measures only 4~/2 by 2 by high. Its compact size allows it to be ca1 purse, ready to use anytime, anywhere on any size pill, capsule, or tablet. A hole on one end can be used to hang it on a hook, safely out of reach of children. Ableware Homecare Catalog; (973) 628-7600, ext. 9; E-mail:
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BATHTUBACCESS The Leo Bathlifter, a lightweight, portable bath lift that provides safe and easy bathtub access, is available from Huntleigh Healthcare. The Leo is a battery-operated aid for assisting a person into and out of a bathtub. Weighing only 28 pounds, the Leo includes a water-resistant battery and charger and a : with large control butdropped into water. A delivers more than 10 d person and is capable ,n weighing up to 350 pounds. Additional features include high strength alloy frame, p a d d e d seat and back cushions, and nonslip suction :ups that prevent the nit from slipping in the tub. A side flap to assist in side transfers is optional. Huntleigh Healthcare Customer Service;
The NOARiser b e d is designed to alleviate back injuries of caregivers while helping improve care and safety of patients with Alzheimer's and dementiarelated disorders and general care needs. The b e d has a one-touch adjustable deck height of 7 to 23 inches to help ensure safety and alleviate unnecessary back strain for staff; it also eliminates the need for restraints. The bed has been made free of hazardous edges and is easy to clean and disinfect.
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SELF-INJECTION DEVICES In July, Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc., launched TruJect, an auto-injector d r u g delivery device tl provides easy and reliable patie self-administration of injectable me ications. The TruJect is a pen-li~ spring-activated, prefilled auto-il jector that enables patients to conw niently and safely self-administe doses of injectable drugs withou seeing the needle before or after injection. N e w features include a virtually pain-free Whisper Point needle that can be specified for subcutaneous or i n t r a m u s c u l a r delivery; an automatic needle cover system to protect against needle sticks.; a child-resistant cap; and a~ advanced "low residual" delivery technology that enhances dosing accuracy and results in negligible loss of cosily medication.
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