Bathroom Safety for Elderly

When it comes to eldercare, bathrooms demand special consideration. They are smaller than other rooms and feature sharp corners and edges that may give our seniors anxiety. Let us not forget about the dangers of soap, water, and detergents on the flooring. As a result, it is common advice to take extra precautions while building restrooms for the elderly.

It is easier for older persons to maintain their daily hygiene when restroom safety is improved. So, here are our simple and effective product categories that can help seniors use bathrooms safely –

Bathroom Aids

The bathroom is one of the most important places in your home, but things can often get tricky and unsafe there. When developing, renovating, decorating, or safe proofing a bathroom, there are numerous elements to consider as well as numerous essentials to include. We are here to assist you with anything you might possibly require in a secure and sanitary bathroom.

Here at Affordable Medical Equipment, we have a wide range of bathroom aids that will help make your bathroom area safe to use. Not only that, but we also provide all the hygiene essentials, ensuring that your bathroom is always stocked. Grab bars, commode chairs and stools, bathroom aids for mobility, personal hygiene goods, bathroom aids for the elderly, toilet basics such as sanitizing sprays, seat coverings, and much more are among the items available.

Bathroom Accessories

Bathroom Accessories come in various forms. Shelves, cupboards, organizers, mats & safety accessories, dispensers & holders, and portable bathroom facilities like shower heads and water heaters are just a few examples. These bathroom accessories are not only utilitarian, but they also add an attractive mood and a nice appearance to your bathroom. As a senior adult or a person with mobility issues, it is important to have tools and accessories that will make it simpler for you to use the bathroom. All these accessories are also available in marketplaces, but we have cut them down to the essentials so you do not have to waste time shopping for the ideal item.

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Commodes & Accessories

The bathroom is a hazardous place for individuals with mobility issues or for some senior adults. When using the commode, the risk increases because there is usually no grasp or support while sitting or standing up, which is when many accidents occur. Oftentimes the seat is too low. Bathroom aids act as assistance devices for you when you use the commode. They offer substantial support to the elderly or injured individuals to prevent any incidents.

We offer a large range of Commode accessories to make it safe for people to use the bathroom, even without assistance from helpers and caretakers. The product categories offered by us are Portable and Wheelchair Commodes that are considered ideal bathroom mobility aids for many. Safety Handles & Rails add extra support while you use the commode. They are added to the commode structure so that you can hold them while you sit down or get up from the commode, which reduces the risk of falling. Additionally, a raised toilet seat makes it easier on the joints getting down and getting back up. Commode Chairs & Stands, a bathroom aid for wheelchair-bound individuals, and other Support Accessories.

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Grab Bars & Shower Chairs

Bathrooms can be dangerous, especially for people who have trouble moving about independently. When utilizing the bathtub or shower, the risk of an accident is larger. The restroom can be made safer for the elderly, injured people, or people with limited mobility - with a few changes and modifications. We have a wide range of bathroom aids that will ensure that your bathroom is safe for everyone.

Bathtub Rails

Bathtub rails are like bathtub grab bars. Tub rails are usually constructed of aluminum or composite plastic and attach to your bathtub to help you get in and out safely. For elders, getting in and out of a bathtub can be exceedingly risky. This is because getting in and out of a bathtub is particularly difficult and dangerous due to its raised height and slippery surface. By providing something to grasp on to while getting in and out of the bathtub, a tub rail can help you relax and lower your chance of falling.

Support Bars

Support Bars (or Grab Bars as they are often called) are available for attaching near the commode and are designed to make it easier to get up or sit down in the bathtub. A grab bar/support bar provides a secure hold that aids in balance and stability. When attached in the shower, it prevents severe injuries due to falls and allows seniors to use the bathroom and shower all by themselves. We offer a wide range of grab bars and railings that will make your bathroom safe to use.

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Shower accessories

An easy solution for seniors who have difficulty standing or balancing is to use a waterproof chair in the shower or bathtub. Bath chairs, shower stools, and shower benches are all names for the seating assists. They come in a variety of sizes and are usually made of plastic with a non-rusting metal frame. Some can be rolled into the shower or into the bath and then taken out when not in use. Make sure the chair is secure, and if necessary, place a non-slip pad beneath it for further safety. Safety features such as safety belts, footrests, armrests, and backrests are included in some chairs.

Of course, a normal shower chair is not necessary for all elders. If they can get into and out of the shower on their own, a corner seat or a simple shower bench may be all they need for more reassurance.

Why are Bath safety products so Important? 

Even if you are in great health, it is tough to move around securely when the bathroom floors are damp. Seniors with balance and mobility impairments, on the other hand, have it a lot worse. It is not the end of the world, though, if you are running a retirement home or one of your elderly parents is having problems maneuvering in the bathroom. Many mobility and safety bath aids for the elderly have been devised by physicians and health experts.

Bath seats are one of the most regularly used mobility bath aids. When the elderly take a bath, bath seats improve their safety and security. Bath seats come as a seat, a seat with raised handles, a seat with a back, seat with back and raised hails, and a seat with back, handrails and rotation. This remedy has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including the relief of injured and tired muscles as well as stress relief. The usage of mobility bath aids allows the disabled and elderly to take use of these advantages.

Control and safety

Bath seat users have complete control over the seat's adjustability levels. They can change them with one hand, and the ones with controls are simple to understand and execute. This enables them to be self-sufficient and bathe on their own. But, more crucially, they are fully secure. Even when submerged in water, the battery-operated models are perfectly safe.

Portability and Mobility Issues

If the user is mobile, bath seats are a convenient way to get in and out of the tub. This makes the elderly and disabled people feel less dependent because they can bathe on their own without assistance. Bath seats are also very portable and may be transported with the user wherever they need to go. For example, when visiting family and relatives or traveling vast distances. It only takes a few minutes to set up a bath seat, and most bath chairs can suit most bath sizes.

Comfort

A bath seat can significantly improve the comfort of those who use it. If they have a swivel chair they can rotate to a variety of positions, and you may have personalized backrests and cushions to offer some comfort. This enables the user to have a soothing bath without requiring any assistance. There are versions for various budgets, thanks to the fact that most bath seats are reasonably priced. Finally, if you are covered, your insurance company may be able to assist you in locating and purchasing a bath seat, so it is always a good idea to inquire.

Family members or caretakers are not always available to assist the elderly, and many seniors prefer not to be assisted in the restroom. As a result, guaranteeing bathroom safety gives the senior a sense of security, as well as reassuring the children or other caregivers that the individual will be safe and comfortable while doing their daily hygiene.

Let us make our dear elders' lives better by assuring their dignity, safety, and comfort. We are committed to providing dedicated service to our elderly community.

Bathroom Safety Equipment is available at Affordable Medical Equipment

As we mentioned before, the restroom can be a dangerous place for people who have mobility challenges. The most effective strategy to lessen your chance of harm is to be aware of the dangers and risks that exist within your bathroom and to change it to eliminate these dangers. Slips and falls are readily caused by water and the use of the toilet, sink, bathtub, or shower. Bathroom safety devices can help people with mobility difficulties feel more at ease in the bathroom and finish bathroom duties more quickly. Affordable Medical Equipment sells bathroom assistance for a variety of uses. Bathroom aids are offered in a variety of categories, including bathroom help for the elderly, bathroom aids for the disabled, and personal care categories like grooming and cleanliness.