Dignity, independence, and comfort are the three standards every product recommendation, every piece of content, and every conversation at AECorner Community is held against. But what do those words...
AECorner Community launched with a founding team of five, a trusted audience of 104,000 families, and a roster of innovative adaptive equipment brands ready to grow. They showed up at Abilities Expo,...
Cindy and Christina Hardin-Weiss bring over 50 years of combined clinical experience as a physical therapist and speech therapist to one deceptively simple mission: test adaptive products honestly...
AECorner Community was founded by six innovators who each built an adaptive equipment product from a deeply personal experience.
* Janice Shokrian of Tausi Brands patented a specialized...
Here are a few things regarding safety in the kitchen:
1. Clear/wide pathway
2. Easy access to things used daily from higher or lower cabinets, placing them out on the counter
3. Transporting items...
Safety Tips for Power Cords
Problem: Electricity cords, phone cords, etc., are preventing a clear pathway
Solutions:
1. Reroute cords in a different direction if possible
2. Tape Cords down to the...
Safety Tips for Lighting:
Consider every room, set of stairs, and front entrance
1. Light switches should be easy to reach
2. All pathways should be well-lit, especially at night
3. Use lamp...
Cindy is demonstrating the use of a homemade platform riser. This can be a good option to help adapt the height of a favorite chair or recliner in order to make it easier/safer to get up and down...
Safety Tips for Chair Height
Problem: The chair or couch is too low
Solutions: Depending on the chair/couch legs/base
1. Platform riser- recliner (See How to Make & Use a Platform Riser)
2....
Safety Tips for Area Rugs and Throw Rugs
Problem: Area Rugs or Throw Rugs
fall risk due to sliding/rolling up/rippling, causing a tripping or slipping hazard
Solutions:
Take rugs up (Therapists'...
Here are a few things to consider regarding safety in the main living area:
1. Wide, clear pathways
2. Remove or secure throw rugs, area rugs, and cords
3. Room is well-lit, light switches are...
Safety Tips for Home Exterior Steps
Problem: Steps are cluttered and/or in poor condition
Solution: Clear all clutter from stairs, discontinue stacking things on the stairs for the "next...
How to Use the Home Safety Tool Kit:
--Download and print out the Home Safety Checklist
--Walk through the house, checking for areas of concern within each Home Zone. (Checkmark concerns on...
When conducting a home assessment, the primary focus is on ensuring the easiest and safest entry for clients. This video emphasizes the importance of evaluating entry points, particularly when...
🚿 Shower Curtain Hack: Minimize Water on the Floor with a Tub Bench
Using a bathtub transfer bench is a safe way to get in and out of the bathtub, but it often creates a mess and a dangerous...
Walker Ordering Tips: Measurements and Specifications
In this video, Cindy provides essential tips on ordering walkers, including crucial measurements to collect and important things to consider...
🛠️ DIY Home Platform Riser: Adjusting Chair Height for Safety
In this video, Cindy demonstrates the construction and use of a homemade platform riser. This custom platform is a great option to...
🚶 Assisted Walking with a Front-Wheeled Walker: The "Step To" Pattern
In this video, caregivers will learn the proper way to assist an individual who has a weak or injured leg in using...
🚽 Toileting Sling Application and Mechanical Lift Transfer
In this video, the caregiver will learn how to properly apply a Toileting Sling and what client positioning looks like once lifted with...
🚽 Raised Toilet Seat with Arms (Clamping): Installation and Safe Use
In this video, the caregiver will learn how to install and instruct an individual on how to use a raised toilet seat with...