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Introducing Drink-Aide
What is Drink-Aide
The Drink-Aide
wheelchair for use by persons with little or no upper body
movement. It also can be attached to bedrails, walkers and
chairs, and can function in a variety of settings.
The Drink-Aide
vibration-resistant flexible drinking tube and holder, with a
universal clamp for mounting to a wheelchair and other assistive
equipment. The water bottle is made of High Density Polyethylene
(HDPE #2), a material also used in opaque plastic milk and
water jugs, bleach, detergent and shampoo bottles.
Who is Drink-Aide
People who have mobility impairments, loss of strength, muscle
control or range of motion. This product enables an individual with
little or no upper body movement to drink fluids independently.
What are the benefits?
The Drink-Aide
• Facilitates water intake essential to many normal body
functions, e.g., good urine output and clarity.
• Decreases potential for urinary tract infection due to
inadequate hydration.
• Promotes skin integrity.
• Promotes independence in drinking water.
• Improves the quality of life for the user.
• Frees the caregiver to attend to other needs.
• Reduces potential costs of hospitalization due to
inadequate hydration.
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