Essential Bathroom Aids for the Disabled - Part 1
If you have any kind of problem standing, then you know how essential aids can be for making bathrooms easier to use.
So let's look at some of the many bathroom aids available for showers and bathtubs that can assist disabled individuals: Shower Benches - do you have trouble standing and can't take an adequate shower? Then what you need is a shower bench that will allow you to sit comfortably while showering.
Shower benches are available with back supports as well as removable arm rests for added comfort and security.
Some even come with draining holes in the bench to reduce slipping.
The bench heights are generally adjustable so they will fit just about any size.
You can also use these benches for shaving your legs, soaking or washing your feel, or just when you want to fill the tub and relax while soaking.
Grab Bars - these indispensable devices can be lifesaving, yet are quite inexpensive.
Did you know that most bathroom injuries come from falls? Grab Bars will help you reduce your risk of slipping and falling in the bathtub by allowing you to steady yourself while standing in the shower or getting in and out of the bathtub, whether or not you are on a shower bench.
These handy aids can be found in several types: 1) as a mounted bar on the wall where they are screwed directly into a stud for added strength; 2) as a bar clamped directly on the bathtub; 3) or as a bar attached to the wall by suction cups.
Handheld Shower Heads - the versatility of handheld shower heads allows you to shower while sitting on a shower bench.
The long hose lets you easily wash and rinse yourself without danger of falling or slipping.
It's especially good for washing your hair because you can remain stationary when rinsing the shampoo from you hair, eliminating any chance of slipping if you get soap in your eyes.
The handheld shower head is also great for giving your kids a shower.
It makes bath time much easier because it's like getting under a sprinkler but with warmer water - and all kids love that! And don't forget your dog.
Just think, no more pouring water on Fido because now you can bring the nozzle down to him and rinse him off thoroughly, eliminating soap residue that causes dry skin or other skin irritations.
The bathroom can be a dangerous place, especially for the disabled or those with limited mobility.
Please think about protecting yourself and your loved ones by using bathroom aids.
You'll be glad you did!
So let's look at some of the many bathroom aids available for showers and bathtubs that can assist disabled individuals: Shower Benches - do you have trouble standing and can't take an adequate shower? Then what you need is a shower bench that will allow you to sit comfortably while showering.
Shower benches are available with back supports as well as removable arm rests for added comfort and security.
Some even come with draining holes in the bench to reduce slipping.
The bench heights are generally adjustable so they will fit just about any size.
You can also use these benches for shaving your legs, soaking or washing your feel, or just when you want to fill the tub and relax while soaking.
Grab Bars - these indispensable devices can be lifesaving, yet are quite inexpensive.
Did you know that most bathroom injuries come from falls? Grab Bars will help you reduce your risk of slipping and falling in the bathtub by allowing you to steady yourself while standing in the shower or getting in and out of the bathtub, whether or not you are on a shower bench.
These handy aids can be found in several types: 1) as a mounted bar on the wall where they are screwed directly into a stud for added strength; 2) as a bar clamped directly on the bathtub; 3) or as a bar attached to the wall by suction cups.
Handheld Shower Heads - the versatility of handheld shower heads allows you to shower while sitting on a shower bench.
The long hose lets you easily wash and rinse yourself without danger of falling or slipping.
It's especially good for washing your hair because you can remain stationary when rinsing the shampoo from you hair, eliminating any chance of slipping if you get soap in your eyes.
The handheld shower head is also great for giving your kids a shower.
It makes bath time much easier because it's like getting under a sprinkler but with warmer water - and all kids love that! And don't forget your dog.
Just think, no more pouring water on Fido because now you can bring the nozzle down to him and rinse him off thoroughly, eliminating soap residue that causes dry skin or other skin irritations.
The bathroom can be a dangerous place, especially for the disabled or those with limited mobility.
Please think about protecting yourself and your loved ones by using bathroom aids.
You'll be glad you did!
