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In response to a question posted yesterday by Judith Guttman asking about experience with installing assistance bars around beds and in bathrooms, I wanted to share a recent experience. I visited a class at the Junior College in Fort Worth, TX, in Home Health Care. My parents are taking the class and this session during my visit was about *DME - Durable Medical Equipment* and included a guest speaker. The woman works for a company that provides DME (wheelchairs, grab bars, all kinds of physical equipment) primarily to serve the patient who gets a prescription for such items from their Dr. In America, many of these things are paid for my Medicare (Federally funded), and therefore a place is made for such DME Provider Companies to provide a service. They help assure that the patient is well matched to the equipment specified and they provide training to the patient and caregivers/family in proper use. They almost always have someone who they recommend for installating such devices as grab bars. As with everything else, getting someone who has lots of experience can help you get the most functional approach the FIST TIME. So I would suggest you check for a Durable Medical Equipment provider as your initial contact which should lead to your ultimate satisfaction. Good luck and best wishes, johnd ------------------------------------------------- John DeGelleke Palm Harbor, Florida, USA Email: [log in to unmask] Voice: 813-934-3648 _________________________________________________