Safety in the bathroom
Safety comes first - especially in the bathroom. It doesn't matter whether you're showering, bathing or using the toilet - accidents can happen quickly. Anyone who has ever slipped in the bathroom knows exactly how painful it can be. Serious injuries are not uncommon. Especially in old age, when the bone density and thus the bone strength decreases, falls lead to fractures more frequently.
However, with a few simple – and even inexpensive – measures, the risk can be minimized so that you feel safe in the bathroom or toilet. Let's explore together how you can make your bathroom or that of your parents or grandparents a safe place.
For whom is safety in the bathroom particularly important?
Safety in the bathroom is particularly important for:
- Older people: The risk of falls and injuries in the bathroom can increase with age.
- People with limited mobility: People with arthritis, mobility problems or other movement restrictions often need support and safe conditions in the bathroom.
- People with injuries: People who have to move around the bathroom after an injury or surgery often need more stability and security.
- People with cognitive disabilities: People with cognitive disabilities such as dementia may feel unsafe in the bathroom and may need support.
- Children: Children often require special supervision and safety precautions in the bathroom to avoid injury.
Overall, bathroom safety is obviously important for all people, but especially for those who are at higher risk of sustaining injuries.
Why is a safe bathroom and toilet particularly important for seniors?
Bathroom safety is especially important for seniors as they are at higher risk of falls and injuries. Not only can a fall in the bathroom cause painful injuries or even broken bones, but it can also result in seniors losing their independence and having to move into a nursing home. To reduce the risk of falls in the bathroom, there are a variety of aids that can assist seniors.
How can you increase safety in the bathroom?
A first important and simple step to increase safety in the bathroom is the use of handles and grab bars. A handle, whether plastic or metal, installed in the bathroom or toilet can help reduce the risk of falls by providing seniors with a safe place to hold on when moving around the bathroom.
Grab bars can be attached to walls, shower stalls and toilets easily. They are available in different lengths and options. Some don't even have to be drilled. Handles make it easier to get up and sit down and offer valuable support when standing.
Safe showers
Another important tool in the bathroom is a shower chair, shower stool, bath seat or bath bench. These allow seniors or people who have trouble standing for long periods of time to sit safely while taking a shower.
A shower chair or stool, as the name suggests, is designed for shower stalls, providing a comfortable place to sit that reduces the risk of falls in the shower area. They are stable and have rubber feet. There are also shower chairs that are additionally equipped with armrests or can be easily folded up and thus practically stowed away.
For people who shower in their bathtub, bath benches or bathtub seats are good options. The latter are also available in rotatable versions. These also offer help when getting in and out of the bathtub.
Safe bathing
If you love bathing but are no longer as mobile due to various restrictions or just want to be on the safe side, a bath lift is a useful aid.
A bath lift makes it possible to get in and out of the tub safely and easily. This minimizes the risk of falls. Bath lifts are easy to use and require no bathroom modifications. They fit in most standard bathtubs and are portable and collapsible.
An additional relief for all bathing enthusiasts is a safe bath step. A large non-slip tread surface guarantees stability and makes it easier to get in and out of the bathtub.
And if you still need a few tips for a perfect bathing experience, we have something for you there too.
Raised toilet seat - more safety in the toilet
Raised toilet seats are simple and effective solutions to increase toilet safety. They allow the elderly, people with mobility impairments or injuries to safely get on and off the toilet. Here are some of the benefits of raised toilet seats:
- Easier access: Raised toilet seats increase the height of the toilet seat, making it easier to access the toilet.
- More stability: The higher seating position offers more stability and support, which reduces the risk of falls and injuries.
- Increased comfort: Raised toilet seats provide more comfort when sitting because the legs are at a more comfortable height.
- Easy Installation: Raised toilet seats are easy to install and can be fitted in minutes.
Overall, raised toilet seats offer a simple and cost-effective solution to increasing bathroom safety. They are a valuable investment that offers more independence and comfort. They are available in different heights and with or without armrests.
Safety in the bathroom - With Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare you are on the safe side
Drive Devilbiss Healthcare offers a wide range of tools and aids that increase safety in the bathroom and toilet. Whether grab handles, boarding aids, bath lifts, raised toilet seats, bath chairs and shower stools - we offer you first-class products and a diverse selection for every need.