Typically, it’s best to install two grab bars – one for getting into the shower/bathtub and one to help you stand up after bathing. It’s important to note that a towel bar or a soap dish is not a substitute for a grab bar, as it's not designed to hold your weight.
Trying to step in and out of a tub without slipping can be daunting, even for the most able-bodied person. Eliminating the need to step over the bathtub’s edge enables those with limited mobility to enter the shower with ease and independence.
Shower seats are great ways to prevent fatigue, dizziness or weakness while showering and are available in multiple styles and colors.
Equipping your shower with a handheld shower head allows you to maneuver it where you want it, minimizing your movement in the shower and making bathing easy and convenient. Also, you can use it while sitting safely on your bath seat or bench.
Nonslip surface treatments offer an additional layer of protection against slipping. Additionally, make sure to keep the bathroom floor dry and the bathtub/shower surface clean to counteract soap scum and mold, which can be slippery. To combat tripping, secure any loose corners on bathroom floor mats with double-faced tape, tacks or slip-resistant backings.
If your bathroom could use some shower safety upgrades, contact Bath Fitter at (937) 802-4790 or click here to visit their website.
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