September 2022 – Who doesn’t love a soothing, warm bath? While a bathroom is where we can enjoy a relaxing bath, it can be the most hazardous area for seniors. A slip and fall accident could occur while getting in and out of the tub, due to wet and slippery floors, loss of balance or other reasons. Bathroom accidents often take seniors to the ER. The good news is you can avoid such mishaps by installing My Home For Life's Whisper Bath Lift. Here are some tips to ensure bathroom safety for your senior loved ones.
Declutter the space
One of the simplest yet most important measures to prevent seniors from falling while using the restroom is to keep things organized. Using a bathroom is already difficult because most are quite small rooms, and added clutter only makes things worse. It is necessary to keep the bathroom floor clear of any items, such as clothing, that could trip a senior. Bathroom decor items can also pose a danger to the elderly. As well as being free of clutter, countertops should have all useless objects put away.
Install a night light/bulb
Old or not, most of us are in the habit of waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. Not everyone is fully awake at that time. It is typical for people to be in a disoriented and sleepy state with unstable footing. There is a high risk of people running into objects or tripping in the bathroom. Installing a night light allows us to see better.
Invest in a bath lift
Bath lifts offer the elderly the stability to have safe bathing. For instance, The Drive Medical Bellavita reclining bath lift is the most flexible, usable bath lift on the market. Weighing in at just 20.5 lbs, the Bellavita is incredibly light without sacrificing strength and durability. These tools help the user get in and out of the bath conveniently. You can find high-quality Bellavita bath lift products online at My Home For Life.
Install grab bars
It may be challenging to maneuver in your little bathroom. There may be some tight spaces where you will need to gain more grip to move around. Many senior citizens rely on towel bars to maintain balance while entering and exiting the bath. But since they are designed to support a lightweight, these bars are not enough to support body weight. Grab bars can be helpful in such circumstances. Grab bars are a great and affordable solution to help elderly people enter and use the bathroom.
Make necessities available
When it comes to bathing, accessibility is vital. People usually keep essentials such as soap, shampoo, body wash, and other items at the edge of their tub. It poses a high risk for the elderly as bending or stretching can cause them to fall and hurt themselves. Make sure to keep all the necessities within hand reach.
Are you looking for efficient bath lifts? My Home For Life provides high-quality products at reasonable prices. Their Bellavita and Whisper bath lifts help minimize physical effort and discomfort while bathing. For more, call 888.688.6435 or write to service@myhomeforlife.com.