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There is a lot to take into consideration when planning a bathroom for an elderly person that is safe and easily usable. Ultimately, there are two goals. Making the bathroom safer and making the bathroom easier to use and more comfortable
While safety is a primary concern, ease of bathing should not be ignored. Once a person becomes elderly or disabled, using a bathroom can become a nightmare. As bathing becomes more difficult, it is common to see a person let their personal hygiene go by the wayside as they avoid cleaning themselves and using the bathroom. Inability to bathe without assistance will damage a persons pride and eventually make them avoid using the bathroom.
A well designed bathroom will frequently allow an elderly or disabled individual to bathe without the assistance of another person.
Building a shower room with a floor level with the rest of your house is possible. Some units allow you to use a walker or ride a wheelchair directly into the shower. Although walk-in showers are not as safe as a bathtub because of the added risk of falling, the walk-in style shower allows for a less stressful bathing experience.
Walk-in showers designed for the elderly are easier to install than a bathtub and frequently they are equip with the added safety benefit of a seat which a conventional walk-in shower does not have. This bathroom requires less space and would be good for a disabled person who was not wheelchair bound.
Slip-proof flooring is available for both the bathtub, shower, and bathroom floor. Elderly and disabled individuals are far more likely to slip in a bathroom, especially if the floor gets wet. When they do slip, they are far more likely to suffer a serious injury. Adding a slip-proof coating to the bathroom floor is a simple and affordable way to make the bathroom safer. ADA compliant grab bars should also be installed in the shower.
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