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May 22, 2024

Ensuring Safety in Bathroom Renovations for Seniors

 

Bathrooms for seniors can be hazardous spaces due to slippery floors and hard-to-reach areas, increasing the risk of falls and injuries. However, an Accessibility Bathroom, Care Bathroom or just a typical Bathroom as you age doesn’t have to be a clinical experience; this article explores enhancing bathroom safety through practical yet stylish bathroom renovations and modifications for seniors. 

Stylish Senior, Care Bathroom

Tips For Renovating A Bathroom For Seniors Or Someone With Accessibility Needs

Consider making modifications to improve accessibility for frequently used bathrooms, such as bedroom ensuites for seniors. Installing a walk-in shower, for example, can reduce the risk of slips and falls. Simple modifications include grab bars around the toilet and shower or bathtub. These grab rails provide essential support and stability, helping to prevent falls when entering or exiting the shower or bath.

Here are some key modifications to enhance bathroom renovation safety for seniors:
  • Grab Bars: Install around toilets, showers, and bathtubs for added support.
  • Shower Seats and Raised Toilet Seats: Provide safer seating options and make getting up easier.
  • Non-Slip Mats: Place in wet areas to prevent slips.
  • Hand-Held Shower Heads: Allow for easier control of water temperature and pressure.
  • Curbless Showers: Eliminate the need to step over a curb, ideal for wheelchair or walker users.
  • Walk-In Tubs with Doors: Offer easy access and include features like handrails and non-slip floors.
  • Built-In Shower Benches: Provide a secure seating option for those with balance issues.
  • Lever Faucets: Easier to use, especially for those with arthritis or limited mobility.
  • Handicap-Accessible Vanities: With clearance space underneath, they ensure comfortable use for wheelchair or walker users.
  • Non-Slip Floors: Use non-slip strips or sprays in tubs and showers to reduce slip hazards.
  • Adequate Lighting: Minimises shadows and reduces fall risks.
  • Outward-Swinging Doors and Widened Doorways: Improve accessibility and safety, especially during emergencies.
  • Removing Locks: Allows rescue personnel to enter if needed quickly.

 

Stylish Senior, Care Bathroom

Stylish Senior, Care Bathroom

Stylish Senior, Care Bathroom

Our number 12 display bathroom is our Care and Accessibility bathroom option, and it would be good to explore. It’s an excellent mix of safety features and design aesthetic. 

 

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