Bathrooms adapted for wheelchairs are an essential element to ensure accessibility for people with reduced mobility in both public and private spaces, as they help to eliminate physical and social barriers. The accessibility of public spaces is an issue in which we are very committed from Simex, since it is very important that all people […]
Category Archives: Accessibility
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Sep
Sep
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 37 million falls requiring medical attention occur each year. It is important to highlight that they are one of the leading causes of injuries among older adults and those with reduced mobility, which is why in this article, we will discuss an essential tool to improve their […]
Accessibility, Health, Simex, Uncategorized
The importance of drinking water to avoid heat stroke in the elderly.
29
Jul
Jul
Summer is a wonderful time, but it can also be dangerous, especially for the elderly, as high temperatures can cause heat stroke, a serious condition that can cause severe damage if not treated in time. Why are the elderly more vulnerable?
29
Jul
Jul
As you know, good hand hygiene is essential for preventing the transmission of infections, as it effectively removes microorganisms from the skin.
To do this, the steps to follow for proper handwashing are as follows: wetting hands to remove dirt, washing with soap, rinsing, and drying (or washing without rinsing with hand sanitizer)
Accessibility, Uncategorized
Everything you need to know to make your geriatric bathroom compliant with regulations
29
Jul
Jul
Geriatric bathrooms must be equipped with specific elements to ensure accessibility and safety for their users, who are mostly elderly people with reduced mobility. All this is regulated by standards that nursing homes must comply with, in order to guarantee accessibility, safety, and comfort for both users and their companions.
05
Apr
Apr
In general terms, and depending on the legislation of each country, whenever toilets or changing rooms are required, there shall be at least one accessible toilet for every 10 units or fraction thereof of installed toilets, which may be shared by both sexes. Adapted toilets for public use located in small premises Since the aim […]
05
Oct
Oct
Many people take for granted the ability to use the toilet, shower and bathe in the bathtub comfortably and independently. But what if additional assistance is needed to use the bathroom due to a physical impairment or disability? Mobility aids are designed and manufactured to give more flexibility and independence to people who have problems […]
14
Jun
Jun
The concept of accessibility has been readapted over the years. The evolution of language has led us to replace the use of terms such as “crippled” or “handicapped” used in 1980 with the concept of “universal accessibility” used today. According to the Caser Foundation, universal accessibility is “the characteristic that environments, goods, products and services […]
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Feb
Feb
According to the National Institute of Statistics, in Spain there are more than 1,500,000 dependents. This significant group of our society (including the elderly sector) lives with notorious limitations that make their day-to-day an obstacle course. Technical aids for dependent people arose to increase the autonomy of this social group. They are in the market […]