Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints of a person, causing tenderness and swelling. As a result of arthritis, the person may experience pain, stiffness and restriction in their movements.
Arthritis can also have an effect on the person’s ability to navigate their way through the bathroom amongst other daily activities which a person without the condition can undertake easily.
But thankfully there are a number of independent living aids or daily living aids that can assist a user suffering from the condition to go about their bathing and toileting routine.
This blog covers toilet aids that can be used by individuals experiencing this painful condition,
Grab Bars
Grab bars are an independent living aid that can be fixed to the wall beside a toilet seat. Simply a metal rod that are designed to allow the user to grip on to something while they sit and raise themselves from a toilet seat.
Grab bars come in various shapes and sizes and each of them has been designed to meet the specific needs of a user, it is best that you contact a medical professional to get advice on the best type of grab bar to meet your needs.
Raised Toilet Seats
Another toilet aid that can be used by individuals with this condition is a raised toilet seat. As the name suggests a raised toilet seat simply raises the seat height of a toilet bowl thus making it easier for a user to sit and raise themselves because it reduces the distance a user has to travel.
Typically the knees don’t need to bend as much when a raised toilet seat is put in place.
Raised toilet seats come in different levels of elevations to suit a variety of individuals and can be attached to a standard toilet bowl by utilising screws or clamps.
There are portable options too for users who feel the need to carry their raised toilet seats along with them for safety and hygiene reasons.
Toilet Safety Frames
Toilet safety frames are designed for users who need more support than a grab bar can offer. This is a metal frame with handles on top for users to get a comfortable grip on and can be adjusted based on a user’s height.
These toilet aids are designed to assist the user to sit and raise themselves from a toilet seat, putting less pressure on the lower body.
Written on July 22, 2020 in
Finance In today’s time, the role of the financial advisor is increasing day by day. Everyone needs some help from a financial advisor, so their demand is growing. If you are looking for genuine financial advisers, then you should check their reviews online. A financial advisor in Walnut Creek provides excellent services at affordable rates. The person should choose their financial advisor according to their budget. Many companies charge a considerable amount of money in giving financial advice. Today we live in a competitive world where survival is tough. So some financial advisors merge with companies and provide meaningful information to customers. There are different types of financial advisors, so you should choose according to your need.
Keep certain things in mind while choosing a financial advisor.
Every person has different investment choices, so you should always choose the financial advisor according to their area of expertise. There are various sources to invest money, and every field has an expert advisor. So if you want to spend money on land-based properties, you should contact a financial advisor who deals in real estate.
-Find according to your budget
When the person gets confused while choosing the best financial advisor, they should look according to their budget. By deciding the budget criteria, the list of advisors gets reduced. So they can easily make choices with limited financial advisors. It would be best if you did not spend more than your budget on a financial advisor. So here are two different options:
If you have a limited budget, then you should go for online advice. Many companies provide online information to the customer via the web. It is the most convenient way to know more about the financial market. Sometimes you cannot visit your favorite financial advisor office so that you can take online advice from them in this case. It helps in saving your transportation cost. That’s why they are considered more affordable.
The face to face advice is a bit expensive as the financial advisor gives you detailed information by explaining each point with paper and pen. If your budget is more, then you should go for in-person advising. The experts have analyzed the share market in detail by checking their records.
-Examine your advisor
Before finalizing the deal, make sure that you know the records of your financial advisor. Check the qualification certificates of the financial advisor to know its qualification level. The more qualification certificates, the more will be the knowledge. You can crosscheck the documents on the Securities and Exchange Commission website. So with the help of licenses, you can judge the status of a financial advisor. If you want to become an investment advisor representative, then you should clear the series 65 exams. The online website has all the necessary information about the business and its owner. So you can check them and compare it with other financial advisors. Sometimes the online site offers various deals and offers so you can also grab them to save more.
Apple and Steve Jobs just took a big step to becoming the new standard for Rich Media (music/video/games/pictures) mobile applications. They’ve opened up the doors to you…independent “Content” developers. As I’ve been writing for years, Content is king. Why do you watch TV? Because of what’s on it…Content! Why would you buy an iPhone…Because Of What’s On It!
That being said, iPhone has become the hottest tech gadget since the invention of the desktop computer, capturing 28% of the US market. Making it number 2 behind RIM’s Blackberry. Well Jobs wants to change that and has just unveiled a developer program that includes all three components of tech entrepreneurial success; money, software, and hardware.
Silicon Valley venture capital firm announces a $100 million iFund to foster the new iPhone developer platform and encourage independent developers and entrepreneurs to build new programs for the iPhone. (see
http://www.kpcb.com/initiatives/ifund/index.html)
Apple unveils an impressive suite of iPhone developer tools built around their default web browser Safari. Job’s claims that a working knowledge of modern web standards is all that’s needed to code up custom iPhone goodies. (see http://developer.apple.com/internet/safari)
The Apple iPhone, introduced less than a year ago, already holds almost of a third of the smart phone market share. It’s 3.5-inch widescreen color display is the ultimate way to watch Rich Media
(music/video/games/pictures) or access Net-based applications on a pocketable device. (see http://www.store.apple.com/iphone)
Now if all that wasn’t good enough, here is the clincher… Starting in June, iPhone will market your content through iTunes and the iPhone itself. Yes you heard me right. Starting this summer, Apple will start advertising all the new movies, games, music, business applications, and other functions that only an iPhone can do.
In this new e-commerce solution, Rich Media will be marketed, sold, paid for, and downloaded entirely though a single mobile device….the iPhone. Developers will get to choose the price for their applications and content, with the split being 70/30 of the purchase price. Apple gets 30% and you get 70. It don’t get better then that!
The Apple iPhone is predicted to sell 10 million units this year, and is looking at (with the advent of this new developers program) capturing one percent of global mobile-phone market. Totaling about 1 billion devices this year, according to Jobs. Do you want access to this growing market? Now’s your chance.
As always I’m advising all Black independent film makers, game developers, music producers, authors, and dot.com wanna-be’s to jump on this opportunity. I’m not going to go into how Black are the biggest consumers, multimedia users, content creators and market in the country…if you need data or convincing on any of that, just review my past stories on technology by Googling my name.
I’m just going to end by saying…we as the creators of American Pop culture need to start reaping the full fruits of our labors and stop accepting the crumbs off the table. So if you don’t know…Now You Know!
We Must Share The Knowledge (Network)…To Share The Dollars!
So how is it possible to save money on college tution? Is there an easier alternative to loans and grants? I have student loans and grants, though don’t want to fall subject to heafty pay back fees, what can I do? I am planning for college, though don’t know where to start? I want a degree though don’t want to spend four or more years earning it, how can I speed up the process? These are all questions many people have in regards to secondary education, however, many people do not realize that the answers are right in front of them!
Here are some tips and tricks to help ease your mind. Did you know that, you can opt out of taking a class and still earn credit for that class? That’s right, you save money and time. Many universities offer what is called a “Portfolio”. This is where a student requests this from administration, and does up a 500 or more word portfolio pertaining to the class.
Upon submission of the work, it is reviewed by the professor of the class and administration, and if it is agreed upon that the information is suitable enough, the work is accepted, and the student can “opt out” of taking the class. The student will recieve credits for the work, or however many credits were going to be awarded for the class. You don’t have to pay for this feature, and if the work is suitable enough, you don’t have to pay for the credit hours of that class either. Thus saving the student time and money.
Another great way to save money and earn college credit, is by simply taking CLEP tests. What is CLEP testing you ask? The CLEP organization, is a regional institute that allows students to take tests regarding anything, and either earn a certification or college level credits or both. Here is how it works. Depending on what you are going for, you can request to take CLEP testings, through the adminstration of the university. You do have to pay an upfront cost of anywhere from $65.00 to $100.00. The administration then refers you to the CLEP organization, and you set up an interview.
You must specify what you would like to take a test for. Remember this can be anything, from healthcare to engineering. The CLEP organization will then give you a study guide for the test, make sure you study it!! There is a test date scheduled and a destination where the test will be taken. Usually the location is at a regionally accredited university, otherwise, the test will not be considered by your school for credits and/or certification. You then simply sit for the test. Right after you are finished, your score will come up either on a computer screen or in print. You must get a good percentile to pass, though this varies on what you are testing for. For example, if healthcare, a good percetage is a 75% and higher.
Depending on what your score was, you may be eligible to sit for a certification exam. The CLEP organization will then review your work and submit it to your university. The administration are those who decide how many credits to give you for the test. This can vary between 10 to 7, or as low as three college level credits. If you decide to certify in something, you may also be able to take your certification and turn that into credits also. Remember, the tests MUST be taken at a fully accredited university, in order to be considered for credits and/or certification.
You can do this as many times as you wish, in regards to any class you take, simply request an “opt out” after testing, and still recieve the credits awarded, and the best part is, you won’t be required to pay for the class or per credit hour, on that class! Thus saving time and money. You must talk with the administration of your university, for further details. Many universities offer this as part of their criteria, and not a separate source, only if requested. www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
In addition, if you have access to the internet, simply surf the web, on subjects and learn from that. This can be applied for both “Portfolios” and CLEP testing. Keep in mind that, not only are you saving money, though you are saving time. In other words, you can get your degree a LOT faster than specified when you enrolled (spend two years for that coveted BS instead of four) ! The CLEP organization is also known as the “experience by life degree generator”, and no this is not some diploma mill either.
One more piece of advice, did you know that you can take classes from some major universities, totally free of charge!? Many places such as MIT and BerKley offer this to anyone around the world. The con to this is, the classes are not degree or credit bearing, though this is a great way to study for that up and coming exam! Here are some sources: ocw.mit.edu. This is widely known as “open course ware”.
If holiday spending has left you strapped for cash, or you simply need some extra money for even more purchases in the upcoming year, a second income could help you build up that savings account. Making a second income as a college tutor is a lucrative way to make the most of your skills and knowledge, and help someone in the process; today’s college tutors can make anywhere from $20-$70+ per hour depending on the subject, and if you already have experience as a teacher or counselor, you can easily turn this into a part-time job. Still, many people can get started as a basic private tutor after a little planning and organization. Are you tutor material? Here’s what you need to make a second income as a college tutor:
- Find your favorite standardized test. Whether it’s the SAT, GMAT, or ACT, you can specialize in a particular test to help students who want to sharpen their test prep skills.
- Take the test yourself. You’ll need to prove to potential clients that you’ve run through the challenge of the test-and succeeded, so be prepared to take the test and share your score as part of your marketing plan.
- Attend a formal training program. The Princeton Review is one of the most popular test-prep programs in the country, and you can train with them to become a tutor in just a few weeks. Formal training will give you the official ‘certificate’ that classifies you as a tutor. This will also serve you well as marketing collateral.
- Specialize in additional high school or college classes. If you excelled in Calculus during high school, then turned into an Java programming whiz in college, consider offering only a few of these specialized subjects. Specialization can make it easier to attract students, and you may even find groups of students who want to work with you on a regular basis.
- Set your rates. Rates for tutors vary significantly by location; tutors in metropolitan cities can usually get away with higher than the national average, while tutors in rural areas may not have access to such a large pool of students. Look up tutor rates online, on your local Craigslist, or just run a national average through sties such as Salary.com for the most current rates.
- Start marketing yourself. You can approach local high schools and college campuses to market your services, along with promoting yourself in the classified section. Find out how to place your ads on college bulletin boards and the campus intranet; this is where the students are always searching and browsing, so your chances of getting contacted are much higher. Craigslist is another option.
- Pick a standard location. Choose somewhere convenient for all parties, and keep it consistent so future students will always know where to find you. the local library (conference rooms are great for tutors who need to use audiovisual equipment or hold a lecture), a coffee shop, or even a campus hall are all great venues for your tutoring session.
- Set up weekly discounts. If you have students who are repeat customers, consider giving them a discount for a ‘package’ of sessions. This can give you a steady stream of income over the course of a semester, with far less marketing involved.
Becoming a high school or college tutor is a great way to make the most of your extra time, and convert it into cash. Just pick a subject or area of interest that you’re proficient in, and market your services to students in your area. It doesn’t take long to turn this into a part-time business, and you can start bringing in a second income in no time.
