Bathroom Aids Giving Support When You Need It

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Bathroom Aids Giving Support When You Need It
Being aware of the range of bathroom disability
aids is important for people looking to retain
an independent life in old age. Keeping oneself
clean and being able to wash alone is something
we all want to do for the duration of our lives.
With the onset of certain physical conditions,
this is more difficult. Thankfully, special
equipment and adaptations are available which
make things easier. Getting in and out of the bath
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Many people lose flexibility and strength as they
get older. This can make the process of getting
in and out of the bath difficult. A bath step
placed next to the outside wall of the bath can
make it less of an obstacle. Similarly, a bath
seat inside the bath itself raises the height of
its floor. This reduces the distance of travel
getting and out and puts less strain on the
body. A support rail fixed to the wall next to
the bath is also helpful. This provides a point
of contact which again helps with lowering or
raising oneself. There are also rails available
which clamp onto the side of the bathtub. These
have some advantages over wall-mounted grab
rails. Not only do they assist with the process
of bath entry and exit. As they are usually
about waist height, they also help when climbing
the bath step, or even standing next to the bath
drying off. Aids to assist with ones balance
are important in bathroom or wet-room settings.
Because of the hard wet surfaces, people can be
prone to slipping in this environment. While grab
rails fixed to the walls or bath itself are
useful, large vertical poles are also an option.
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Floor-to-ceiling support poles
These fit to the entire height of the room from
floor to ceiling and are sometimes equipped with
horizontal support rails attached. They provide
a purpose-built support point on which the user
can lean, assisting their balance. The advantage
of this sort of installation is that its
position is flexible and does not need to be
wall-mounted. This type of fixture requires
installation by a qualified tradesman. It is
crucial to use fixings suitable for the specific
flooring and ceiling of the bathroom concerned. A
floor to ceiling pole is useful to help getting
up from the toilet, in and out of the bath or
just for support while getting dressed or
undressed.
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A tradesman is also necessary for a wall mounted
shower seat. These fit within shower cubicles
and are ideal for those of have difficulty
standing without support. These typically have
slatted or perforated seats, allowing excess
water to drain off. This reduces the chances of
the user slipping. Many have patterned
indentations on the sitting surface to serve the
same purpose. Many people prefer a wall mounted
shower seat because it is easy fold out of the
way when not in use. Most designs allow the seat
to flip up against the wall. This saves the
bother of moving a free-standing stool in and
out of the cubicle as and when required. Some
models have fold-down legs which drop beneath the
seat when it folds out from the wall. These tend
to have a greater weight-bearing capacity than
those without legs. They may also feel slightly
more stable when in use. It is obviously crucial
that you know the weight limit of any wall
mounted shower seat before sitting on it.
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Bathroom disability aids like perching stools are
also useful if you struggle to stand for
sustained periods. These are useful for the
bathroom sink, for example. Perching stools are
tall chairs with a tilted sitting surface. This
allows the user to semi-sit as they brush
their teeth or use the bathroom mirror. Some have
armrests and backs, offering extra support. They
all have non-slip feet, meaning they will not
slide around on tiled bathroom floors. Perching
stools are also useful in the kitchen. Some
people have difficult standing unsupported while
preparing food at the work-top, or washing up at
the sink.
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