Written by Hulet Smith, OT
As you or your loved ones start to get into their later years, it may be time to start discussing accessibility changes that can be made around the home. Studies have shown that seniors and their caregivers both prefer that seniors stay in the home if possible (64.5% and 71.7% respectively). Platinum Health wants to help make that preference a reality for seniors, caretakers, and anyone with special needs around the home. By allowing people to “age-in-place” Platinum is helping to improve the quality of life for seniors around the world.
Comfort, dignity, reliability: these are the pillars of Platinum Health’s mission. For people living with mobility restrictions, bathroom activities such as bathing and toileting are among the most challenging. These essential daily functions should not be a source of angst for you or the person you care for, especially when there are so many options to help with aging-in-place.
Platinum is a premier provider of toileting aids like shower chairs, commodes, and bath lifts. Additionally, they provide a wide range of adaptive furniture to make homecare easier from hospital beds to sit-to-stand chairs.
It is known that the bathroom poses unique challenges for older people and individuals with functional limitations. Further, because toileting can be “embarrassing” or “taboo” for many people, not needing assistance from a caregiver in this department can provide a strong boost for felt-agency and autonomy.
By providing equipment that seems right-at-home in your home, Platinum Health is specifically designed for populations who want to remain at home for care. These solutions are adaptable to most bathrooms without needing a complete remodel.
Sturdy and dependable adaptive furniture for use in the bathroom is a must-have for seniors and really all people living with mobility limitations. This can be things as simple as a shower chair or stool for bathing or an adjusted height toilet seat-- or it might be something a bit more involved like a motorized bath lift. Whatever your level of need, Platinum Health has solutions.
 | Platinum Health Laguna Reclining Shower Chair View Product |
At its most basic, a shower chair is a waterproof chair that can be placed into the shower or bath. The chair will be easy to clean, with antimicrobial coverings for hygiene. Platinum has some really comprehensive shower chairs that offer full support. Although shower chairs generally can apply for most anyone who needs additional support bathing, Platinum specializes in more advanced chairs with multiple functions and reclining features. For users who have special positional needs, a wider range of reclining positions is beneficial.
The simple joys of bathing are hard to deny, but without the right safety precautions, it can be a slippery slope. Platinum Health has products that can help take your existing bathroom, and turn it into a safe bathroom.
 | Dignity Three-in-One Commode Chair by Platinum Health View Product |
A portable toilet that does not require plumbing is referred to as a medical commode chair. Some commode chairs can be used to raise or lower an existing toilet. Another common design is a supportive chair with an integrated toilet seat. The hole in the seat links to a removable container beneath for easy cleaning.
Because using a standard toilet requires extensive, complicated lower-body motions, it can be a chore for many users with physical disabilities. Platinum’s multi-purpose commodes can be used over the toilet, standalone, or, as a shower chair.
 | Premium HydroGlyde Sliding Tub Transfer Bench with Cutout by Platinum Health View Product |
A transfer bench can be useful for all sorts of users to prevent slipping on hard surfaces. Even the most basic bench will give you a way to move into the bathtub or shower without taking a big step over the edge of the tub. If you are still fairly mobile and able to bathe independently but you want to make sure that the transfer process in and out of the tub goes smoothly, a bench is a great option. Some (like the bench linked below) even have a seat that slides on rails. This eliminates even more shuffling and motion from the transfer process, and is one of the advantages of a Platinum bench.
 | Tranquilo Electric Reclining Bath Lift by Platinum Health View Product |
For users who need support in the bath itself, a bath lift is the gold standard. A standard bath lift is a power-operated seat that can lower and raise in the tub-- allowing the user to be submerged safely. Lifts are remote-controlled, which provides tangible independence for seniors who want to bathe independently. Platinum’s lifts have all of the advanced features you would expect-- including swivel seats for maximum ease of transfer.
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For many living spaces, bulky wheelchairs or clunky walkers do not provide adequate maneuverability. Because Platinum Health wants to help seniors age-in-place gracefully, they also provide general mobility support devices- including rollators.
A rollator is something like a cross between a walker and a wheelchair. Foldable, easy to steer, and equipped with a seat for when the user wants to take a rest. These simple devices are great for independence across different activities and settings.
What about the aspects of your life that extend beyond just getting around? Platinum Healthcare believes that even your furniture should be specially designed to help you live a happy and safe life in the comfort of your own home. Increasing activities has been found to have positive cognitive benefits for the elderly so your furniture should encourage an active lifestyle as much as possible.
Bed Rails are a fantastic adaption for the home, partly because they are so easy to install and make such a major difference. These sturdy rails are designed to fit under your existing mattress. They act as guard rails, and more importantly, as a support for getting into and out of the best. These rails are great for individuals who just need a little bit of help getting into and out of bed, or might be worried about rolling off of the bed at night.
Being able to get into bed and back up again without help from a caretaker is important, and this bed rail solution from Platinum can greatly improve autonomy for seniors and those with physical disabilities.
 | UltraCare Electric Adjustable Bed - Hi-Lo Wall Hugger Twin XL View Product |
Adjustable beds are the pinnacle of age-in-home technology. They allow the user to raise and lower their head and feet for personalized comfort. This is huge for older adults that live with chronic pain and health conditions.
Adjustable beds exploded in popularity in 2020 and 2021. Why? Because due to Covid-19, more people were staying at home, and they wanted to make their homes more comfortable. Really, adjustable beds are beneficial to people of all ages!
What could be a more important piece of furniture for your home than the comfy, old, easy chair? The only problem: sometimes getting out of the easy chair is not so easy. Again, Platinum Health has a solution. Sit-to-Stand Recliners let you have the benefits of a La-Z-Boy style chair without having to worry about needing a hand to get up. Much like the Envyy bed, these lift chairs are motorized and tilt forward to make standing a breeze.
These chairs are perfect for a clinical area that could use a comfortable touch. Put a few around the T.V. for watching the big game and people will feel right at home. Of course, on the flip-side, these chairs don’t look a bit clinical-- so having one in your living room won’t draw any particular notice.
Platinum Health is a premier manufacturer of adaptive equipment and home health solutions. Naturally, they use the highest-grade materials and employ the best designers and healthcare consultants. Even more importantly than that, Platinum puts all of their products to one simple test. They ask: “Would I give this to a family member or dear friend to use?”
And if the answer is not a “resounding yes'' the product is not Platinum Health approved. Platinum offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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Co-founder/CEO of Rehabmart, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, husband, and father. Passionate about connecting special needs kids with superb nutrition, sensory integration, and complementary health strategies. Excited about Rehabmart's mission to become the premier online educational platform which empowers caregivers by spotlighting innovative devices and interventions to achieve optimal patient response and recovery.
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