Bariatrics
America continues to wrestle with its obesity epidemic. Adults with a body-mass index of 30 or more are considered to be obese, and in 2012 the Centers for Disease Control reported that more than one-third of adults (35.7 percent) and almost 17 percent of youth were obese in 2009–2010.
The CDC also found that there while there was no significant difference in prevalence between men and women at any age, adults aged 60 and over were more likely to be obese than younger adults. Among men there was no significant difference in obesity prevalence by age, but among women, 42.3 percent of those aged 60 and over were obese compared with 31.9 percent of women aged 20 to 39.
In terms of impact obesity is accompanied by a number of possible co-morbities, such as including hypertension, adverse lipid concentrations, and Type Two diabetes. Ultimately, according to at least one study, obesity leads to the deaths of 300,000 Americans each year. This means providers will continue to serve bariatric patients with a variety of services ranging from bath safety to mobility to support surfaces to diabetic products. Here are some recent offerings on the market:
Stander Inc.
EZ Fold-N-Go Rollator-HD
The EZ Fold-N-Go Rollator-HD is lightweight
and portable, yet stands up to heavy duty use.
It supports up to 500 lbs., and folds two to
three times smaller than the average bariatric
rollator, and includes a premium stitched backrest,
organizer basket, and pouch. It comes in
two colors, Black Walnut and Regal Rose.
Dynarex
Dynarex Bari+Max HD Wheelchair with Elevating Leg Rest
The Dynarex Bari+Max HD Wheelchair with
Elevating Leg Rest is designed to provide
safe, effective mobility and support to
larger users—without sacrificing comfort.
This sturdy wheelchair features a 700-lb
weight capacity with heavy-duty steel frame
construction for optimal durability and dual
cross braces for improved support.
This premium-quality wheelchair
includes elevating leg rests with padded
calf pads and extra-wide foot plates for
enhanced comfort and security. Detachable
desk-length arms with padded armrests
provide added versatility and customization.
The wheelchair features a tool-free
design for easy maintenance and effortless
adjustments. Push-lock brakes provide
increased safety.
The Dynarex Bari+Max HD Wheelchair
with Elevating Leg Rest features a powder-coated
silver vein finish for long-lasting
protection and easy-to-clean nylon upholstery
for optimal hygiene and convenience.
A handy chart pocket on the backrest
provides convenient storage space for
personal items.
Stander Inc.
EZ Fold-N-Go Rollator HD
Bariatric rollator folds up small but supports up to 500 lbs
While lightweight and portable, the EZ Fold-N-Go Rollator HD is a heavy-duty
rollator that supports up to 500 lbs. For
portability, the EZ Fold-N-Go Rollator HD
folds two to three times smaller than the
average bariatric rollator.
PaceSaver
BOSS Equalizer HD Tilt
Heavy-duty seating system offers 60° of tilt action
The BOSS Equalizer HD Tilt is a 600 lb.-
capacity, heavy-duty tilt seating system
with 60° of tilt action when added to a
comparable chair base. Seat dimensions
include width to 32 in. & depth to 24 in.
for optimum tissue allowance. Arms are
height, length, angle and width adjustable. The sculptured back
adjusts in angle, depth and back gap, allowing excessive tissue
space to flow. Available options include power articulating ELRs,
power articulating center column, swing always, and custom size
foot plates.