Home and Bath Safety Tips for Seniors
The bathroom can be a place of danger to seniors who have limited mobility. It’s important to ensure safety to seniors who will use the bathroom with the help of these tips: 1. Use a comfort toilet. A comfort toilet has the right height to make it easier for seniors to sit down and use the toilet. If you have the budget for it, install this kind of toilet. 2. Put a place for the senior to sit while taking a bath or shower. If you can install a corner sitting area for the senior, you should consider doing it. You can also add a bathroom chair for the senior to sit on while taking a bath. There are a lot of good stand-alone chairs that you can buy. 3. Install railings. Railings can help keep the senior steady while using the bathroom. Place the bathroom railings where seniors can easily access and where they are most needed such as beside the toilet and around the shower area. 4. Make sure the bathroom is slip-proof. Install slip-proof bathroom matting or s...