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A physiotherapist can check fit and which hand to use.","affiliateUrl":"","searchUrl":"https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=HurryCane+Freedom+Edition+folding+cane","brand":"HurryCane (Drive Medical)","priceRange":"About US$40","url":"https://reachwellhome.com/item/hurrycane-freedom-edition"},{"slug":"vive-raised-toilet-seat-with-handles","name":"Vive raised toilet seat with handles","category":"bathroom","budget":"mid","description":"A toilet seat riser with arms that raises the seat height and gives handles to push up from.","tips":"Walmart's listing states a 300 lb capacity. 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An occupational therapist can help confirm size and whether a commode suits your bathroom.","affiliateUrl":"","searchUrl":"https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=Etac+Clean+shower+commode+chair","brand":"Etac","priceRange":"About US$685–900","url":"https://reachwellhome.com/item/etac-clean-shower-commode"},{"slug":"etac-swift-mobil-2","name":"Etac Swift Mobil-2 shower commode","category":"bathroom","budget":"higher","description":"A customizable mobile shower commode chair for people who need to be seated and wheeled for toileting and showering.","tips":"Usually prescribed and configured with an occupational therapist. 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Consider professional installation.","affiliateUrl":"","searchUrl":"https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=Moen+Home+Care+flip-up+grab+bar","brand":"Moen","priceRange":"About C$190–195 (30-inch)","url":"https://reachwellhome.com/item/moen-home-care-flip-up-grab-bar"},{"slug":"rms-long-handled-bath-sponge","name":"RMS long-handled bath sponge (2-pack)","category":"bathroom","budget":"budget","description":"Long-handled sponges, in round or contour styles, for washing your back, legs and feet without bending or twisting.","tips":"Handles can be warmed and bent on some models. 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