| Bath safety is one of the important factors | | | | climb over the edge of the tub to go in and |
| that a disable individual needs to consider. | | | | out. |
| But oftentimes this is overlooked because | | | | |
| they do not know what bath safety products | | | | Grab bars are among the easiest addition to a |
| are available in the market. Each year | | | | bathroom. They are built in the walls and |
| thousands of accidents happen in bathrooms. | | | | sides of walk-in tubs for additional safety |
| That is why it is important to practice bath | | | | in entering, exiting and moving around the |
| safety at all times and be aware of things to | | | | tub. The grab bars are often made of chrome |
| consider to avoid any accidents in the bath | | | | plated or heavy duty steel. When adding this |
| tub. | | | | safety facility in the bathroom, it is |
| | | | important to consider the user because of the |
| Disabled individuals have different needs and | | | | wide grips may be too big for a senior or a |
| physical limits so bathroom products and | | | | woman. |
| equipments should be modified to suit their | | | | |
| needs. Bath safety includes equipment and | | | | However, if you prefer to use a regular tub |
| facilities modified to suit the disabled | | | | there are still items that you should add for |
| person's need and safety procedures. Without | | | | additional safety. This includes items such |
| modification, bath safety can be very risky | | | | as transfer tools, transfers seats and |
| especially for people who have trouble | | | | benches. Other areas of the bathroom can also |
| getting in and out of the bathroom or bath | | | | be modified for safety such as the toilet |
| tub safely. Placing a shower chair in the tub | | | | seats and toilet frames. Anti-slip tape can |
| can provide assurance to disabled individuals | | | | also be applied to the bathtub floor to make |
| that it is safe to shower in the tub. | | | | it slip-free. Slip resistant tub floors can |
| Likewise, hand held shower heads can provide | | | | also make sure that you have stability on the |
| flexibility and control to avoid blistering | | | | floor. |
| while bathing. | | | | |
| | | | There are many companies that provide home |
| Using walk-in bathtubs can also be more | | | | visits to assist in bathroom safety |
| accessible for disabled individuals. Walk-in | | | | situation. If you are unsure how to modify |
| tubs are as relaxing as standard bathtubs. | | | | your bathroom it may be worthwhile to get a |
| This type of tub would not hinder the | | | | consultation before making a selection of |
| entrance and exit because you don't have to | | | | bath room safety products. |