A sudden injury, illness or long-term impairment can make a disabled bath renovation a necessity. Unfortunately, most bathrooms were designed and built without considering accessibility issues for persons with limited mobility. But before you panic and think you need to build a new accessible bathroom from scratch, don’t worry. In fact, here are practical and … Continue reading “Disabled Bath Renovation Secrets to Improve Accessibility and Safety”
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An Accessible Toilet is Vital to Senior and Disabled Bathroom Renovation
What Exactly is an Accessible Toilet? Basically, an accessible toilet means that persons with limited mobility can reasonably use and access the commode. For persons in wheelchairs or using walkers, improving accessibility may require the installation of safety rails. For the elderly, a taller toilet may make the fixture accessible by reducing bending and making … Continue reading “An Accessible Toilet is Vital to Senior and Disabled Bathroom Renovation”
Handicap Bathroom Modification Tips to Make the Space Safe and Functional
A handicap bathroom is just another way of saying that the room has been modified to make it safe and functional for persons with a disability or mobility issues. The specific modifications needed to make a disabled bathroom fully accessible depend on the person and their exact needs. However, here are some general tips to … Continue reading “Handicap Bathroom Modification Tips to Make the Space Safe and Functional”
4 Essential Safety Features in a Wheelchair Accessible Shower
Bathroom accessibility remains a constant struggle for those using wheelchairs. From narrow doorways to vanities that the user can’t roll under, accessibility is a constant struggle. But when it comes to the shower, failing to make the space fully accessible can lead to falls and serious injury. By installing a few safety features and modifications, … Continue reading “4 Essential Safety Features in a Wheelchair Accessible Shower”
3 Elderly Walk In Shower Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life
At first glance, elderly walk in shower safety might not seem like a big concern. The wide-open space and large entryway would seem to make it easier for seniors to get in and out of the shower safely. With no doors to worry about or tubs to step over, a walk in shower would seem … Continue reading “3 Elderly Walk In Shower Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life”
Accessible Shower Safety Guide For The Elderly, Disabled, and Anyone You Love
What Is an Accessible Shower and Why Care About It? An accessible shower includes special safety features to reduce risk of injury to seniors or anyone with limited mobility issues. Up to 80% of all reported falls in the home occur in the bathroom and many happen as people use the shower or tub. You … Continue reading “Accessible Shower Safety Guide For The Elderly, Disabled, and Anyone You Love”
Accessible Bathroom Safety Quiz: Can Your Room Pass?
Here’s Why Bathroom Accessibility Matters An accessible bathroom improves mobility and safety especially for seniors and disabled persons. However, you need not be elderly or even disabled to worry about improving safety and functionality in the bathroom. In fact, here are 3 reasons why even young adult homeowners need to think carefully about improving the … Continue reading “Accessible Bathroom Safety Quiz: Can Your Room Pass?”
3 Tips for Disabled Shower Safety Modification
Disabled Shower Safety is Vital Injury, illness, and other factors create mobility issues that can lead to falls or accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, up to 80% of all falls in the home are in the bathroom. Sadly, accidents are even more common in the bathroom area for disabled or injured persons. … Continue reading “3 Tips for Disabled Shower Safety Modification”
3 Steps to Making an Elderly Shower Safe and Functional
Senior Bathroom Modification is Vital The very homes that we know and love can actually become dangerous as we age. Slips and falls in the home are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults and can lead to broken hips and worse. The bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in … Continue reading “3 Steps to Making an Elderly Shower Safe and Functional”
5 Steps to an Affordable Elderly Bathroom Renovation
Using the bathroom is something most of us take for granted but it can potentially be dangerous as we age and lose mobility. Unfortunately, many seniors are on fixed incomes and may lack the resources to afford a complete elderly bathroom renovation. The good news is that there are government programmes to help seniors with … Continue reading “5 Steps to an Affordable Elderly Bathroom Renovation”