Bathrooms can be a dangerous place for seniors, with slippery floors, wet surfaces, and small spaces that can lead to falls and injuries. Falls in the bathroom are especially common while bathing or using the toilet, and seniors with muscle weakness, mobility issues, or balance problems are at higher risk. Unfortunately, falls can lead to serious injuries, such as broken bones or hip fractures, which may require surgery or even total hip replacement.
In fact, if a senior breaks their hip, they have a mortality rate of 21 percent, or 1 in 5 people will not live past one year post-break.
But there's good news: falls in the bathroom can be prevented with some simple, cost-effective modifications.
At Healthgear Medical & Safety, we're experts at making homes safe for seniors. Our certified technicians can install grab bars around the bathtub/shower area, toilet, and even outside the tub for added security. We offer free home assessments and estimates for these types of installations.
Other modifications that can help prevent falls include using a shower chair or transfer bench with non-slip feet, installing a non-slip bath mat or strips in the bathtub, and using a handheld shower head to avoid reaching for faucets.
We can also install clamp-on grab bars that can be easily removed and taken with you when travelling or staying with family.
For those who need extra assistance, we offer the Bella Vita battery-powered bath lift, which can automatically raise and lower you into the tub with a non-slip seat and back that swivels for easy access. We can even work with licensed plumbers to install walk-in tubs for added safety.
Don't let fear of falling keep you from bathing or performing daily tasks. Contact us at Healthgear Medical & Safety for a free in-home assessment. Our qualified staff can help make your bathroom, and any room in your house, safer.
Call Jim Mills or any of our team members at 949-4327 or toll-free at 1-888-831-4327. We've been voted the Sault's #1 medical supplier for six years running because we're here to serve you!
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