Keeping Your Bathroom Safe: Tips and Products
Keeping Your Bathroom Safe: Tips and Products
As we age, experience changes in our physical health, or deal with lifelong mobility challenges, it’s important that we are able to create safe environments around our homes. It’s arguable that the bathroom is one of the most used spaces in our homes, so making sure it is safe to use should be a priority! Our team at Vantage Home Medical Equipment and Oxygen can help you find the right solutions for your specific needs and medical care.
We believe that every bathroom should be designed with user safety in mind, especially if an individual struggles with balance or faces mobility limitations. Continue reading for a few tips and products that can make your bathroom space safer and easier to use.
Install Safety Accessories
We sell lots of home bathroom safety and accessibility products. Here’s a quick summary of your options:
Bath Chairs
Get a bath chair so you can take your shower in a safe seated position. These come in a variety of models with or without backrests. Waterproof and easy to clean, these are perfect for people with poor balance, limited mobility, or diminished strength.
Transfer Benches
Transfer benches help you transition over the edge of the tub safely if it’s too big a step for you. Simply sit on a transfer bench and scoot your way toward the tub. Lift the first leg over, scoot a bit more, and lift the second leg over, and enjoy your shower.
Grab Bars
Install grab bars in the bath or shower area and near the toilet. They are useful for steadying yourself, and they also provide a solid anchor to grab onto as you stand up or sit down.
Toilet Risers and Safety Frames
If lowering yourself onto the toilet and getting up presents a challenge, consider a toilet seat riser. With the right riser, you can adjust your toilet seat to the perfect height. Choose a toilet frame instead, and you will both optimize the height of your toilet and have solid armrests to make it easier to stand up and lower yourself safely.
Tips for a Safer Bathroom
To create a safe bathroom, there are a few foundational elements that need to be met every single day. Sometimes it’s not just about the products or layout, but how you utilize and care for the area.
The first tip for a safer bathroom is to reduce clutter and keep a clean space. Keeping the floor clear can be especially helpful in the home! Removing unnecessary obstacles will make it easier to move around the bathroom.
Next, make sure essential bathroom items are easily accessible, especially items that are used frequently. For example, if you take daily medications, keep them in a location that’s easy to reach.
Other safety tips include installing sturdy floor mats, adding useful organizational tools, and keeping the door unlocked in case you ever need assistance.
Daily hygiene is so important. Make it safe, secure, and efficient so you can enjoy your bathing time with confidence. We’re here to help you achieve the safe, hygienic bathroom of your dreams, so please come see us at our four Pennsylvania locations of Vantage Home Medical Equipment & Oxygen in Northwestern Pennsylvania.