Which tips should you consider to increase Bathroom safety?

Why Bathroom Safety is so important?

The risk of falling increases as we age to a point where at least one of three seniors over 65 suffers from fall each year. Slippery surfaces, out of reach bathroom shelves, and an absence of support bars make bathrooms the number one room where seniors have falls.
There are many methods and tools that help you to make bathrooms a safe place for seniors. Keep reading to learn more about bathroom safety tips.

Grab bars
As time goes by the balance and strength of our body will decrease. Grab bars help seniors to maintain balance. These are good friends to rely on when you feel fatigue. Grab bars are usually installed around or in the shower/bathtub to give users needed support. Grab bars around the shower make getting in and out easier and safer.

Within Reach bathroom shelves
When the elderly are using the bathroom, they should have access to all the necessary equipment with ease. They should not have to bend or stretch too much to reach the shampoo and soap. Installing a shower stall is a safe way. The other way is to install a soap dispenser on the bathroom wall. This way, shampoo and soap don’t slip from their hands and they don’t need to bend. Everything is completely near the shower and can easily be used.
Toilet rails
Toilet rails will help the user in sitting down and standing up. These are installed around the toilet. Toilet safety rails allow the user to move with confidence, balance and stability.
Non-Slip Mats
The risk of falling will increase as we age. Bathrooms are a slippery area that are prone to water and soap. A non-slip mat is the best product to secure the areas around toilets and in showers or bathtubs to reduce risk of slipping.
Walk-In Tub
A walk-in tub is a safer option for the elderly who want to reduce the risk of falling in the bathroom. These tubs have a door that must be opened or closed when entering and leaving the bathtub. Therefore, the elderly can enter the tub without lifting the legs. An appropriate seat for sitting in these tubs is another special feature for the elderly. Note that you should not use the safe door to bear your weight. These doors are designed only for safe entry and exit and not for bearing body weight. To do this, you must install grab bars on the walls around the tub. Perhaps these tubs seem expensive, but this cost is negligible in terms of the safety it provides.
Transfer Shower Bench
With a transfer bench, you can sit and bathe in comfort and relax. The manufacturers design their products for safety and stability. Some showers benches have an armrest, while others have adjustable height legs. This way, when you’re tired, you can reduce the height of the shower and have a shower in sitting position.

References

7 Tips for Creating a Senior-Friendly Bathroom Starting with Toilet Safety Rails

Best Bathroom Grab Bars and Toilet Safety Rails