Seen here are six possible assistance scenarios with the E-BAR: (top, from left) Getting into/out of a bathtub, bending down to reach objects, catching a fall, (bottom, from left) sit-to-stand transition from a toilet, lifting from the floor, and walking assistance. — MIT/dpa
Getting on in years means not being as light on one’s feet as in the past.
But for some, it also means a risk of debilitating falls, which can be even more dangerous for those who live alone.
