Home Designs For Life:  Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.

A Lift for a Toilet? Learn How a Toilet Lift Can Help You Age In Place


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Summary

In this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Tom Nardone, founder of Dignity Lifts, about his innovative products designed to assist individuals with mobility challenges in using the toilet independently.

They discuss the importance of toilet accessibility, the installation and functionality of Dignity Lifts, and Tom's journey into the Longevity Economy, highlighting the lack of innovation in products for older adults and women.

In this conversation, Tom Nardone discusses innovative solutions for incontinence care, particularly focusing on the Dignity Lift, a toilet lift designed to enhance independence for individuals with mobility challenges.

He emphasizes the importance of female perspectives in product design, the real-life impact of the Dignity Lift on users, and the economic benefits of such devices in preventing assisted living.

The conversation also touches on future innovations in toileting solutions and the comparative analysis of existing products in the market.

Takeaways

Dignity Lifts provides essential products for toilet accessibility.

Toilet height can significantly impact bowel movement ability.

Installation of Dignity Lifts is straightforward and user-friendly.

Innovative products can enhance independence for those with mobility issues.

The Longevity Economy lacks product developers focused on older adults.

Humor can play a vital role in marketing assistive devices.

Tom's background as a mechanical engineer informs his product development.

There is a significant gap in innovation for women's health products.

Dignity Lifts aims to improve quality of life for its users.

Understanding customer needs is crucial for product design. The Pure Wick has revolutionized incontinence care for women.

Female engineers are crucial for designing products that meet women's needs.

Clothing management during toileting is a significant challenge for those with mobility issues.

The Dignity Lift promotes independence and dignity for users.

Many customers purchase the Dignity Lift out of necessity, not as a luxury.

The VA supports the use of toilet lifts to keep veterans at home.

Economic factors play a significant role in the decision to use toilet lifts.

The Dignity Lift has received high praise from users for restoring independence.

There is a growing market for innovative toileting solutions.

Future innovations may focus on enhancing existing products rather than creating new ones.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dignity Lifts
05:38 Installation and Functionality of Dignity Lifts
16:39 Tom's Journey into the Longevity Economy
22:14 Innovative Solutions for Incontinence Care
29:47 Enhancing Independence with the Dignity Lift
35:04 Comparative Analysis of Toilet Lifts


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