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Safety Accessories For the Bathroom
Do you have a loved one that needs safety accessories in the bathroom? There are many different kinds of items in your local pharmacy. If they can’t help you, they can redirect you to someone who can such as a bathroom remodeling service. Look around there is something for everybody to make his or her life a little easier and safer. Bathroom renovation companies are there to assist you without having to do a complete bathroom remodel.
Does your loved one have a hard time using the bathroom stool? Sometimes getting up and down is hard for them. Head to your local pharmacy and ask them to boost your bathroom stool. Making the stool higher will help with back and leg problems making it easier for them to sit down. You can add handrails to make it easier as well. Some handrails are portable and can be removed when they are no longer needed. Be sure they are screwed into the floor to keep them from moving when in use.
Bath time can be a chore for your loved one if they need to hang onto something. The tub can really cause a problem when your loved one can’t get up and down or step high enough to get into it. Bathtub safety is a serious issue. How about using a lift chair for them? All they have to do is sit in it and hit a button and it will lift them up and into the water. You could also replace your existing tub with a walk in bathtub that will make bath time that much more comfortable. Bathroom renovation companies will be more than happy to provide you with multiple bath solutions. Depending on your needs, a simple bathtub liner with a textured bottom might do the trick.
If you aren't interested in purchasing a safety bathtub, showers are sometimes easier for you and the loved one to get into. These come in many sizes to accommodate your needs.
Shower chairs are sometimes used for that hard to take shower. Some people can’t stand long enough to shower or they are too weak to stand and shower. The shower chair is great for this. Some of the shower chairs have holes in the seat for the water to run through, some have arms for them to hang onto even wheels can be put on them to help move them around. Shower chairs are nice with wheels on them; you can move yourself around in or out of the shower with no assistance. Whenever someone can be as independent as possible and safe at the same time, it makes him or her feel better.
You can also add a showerhead in your shower to make life easier. If the showerhead is on a hose it can be taken down to make things even easier to wash. The chair doesn’t have to be pushed up so close to the shower wall just stretch out the hose. Some people as they get older are scared to have that water spraying on them sometimes into their eyes. Using the hose keeps the water out of their face and they feel more secure and safe.
Remember making the bathroom safe and easier for you or your loved one makes life a lot easier for everyone without having to go through a complete bathroom remodel. Don't forget that bathtub safety is a serious issue and that a walk in bathtub is well worth the investment.