The bathroom ranks amongst the worst rooms in the home for domestic injuries, with people over 70 years of age most at risk of an injury. Most of these injuries occur when exiting the bath or shower, primarily because of the trip hazard high shower steps and bath sides present, combined with the presence of
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When it comes to making the home a safer place for someone with reduced mobility, one of the best things that can be done is to adapt the bathroom. This is this the one room in the house responsible for the biggest number of slips and falls, especially among elderly and disabled people. So taking
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When people find getting into and out of the bath to be difficult, it may be best to consider making some comprehensive changes to the bathroom, such as installing a walk-in bath like the Classic, Avrail or Aventis. An alternative is an easy access shower or wet room, which in some situations may be a
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Declining mobility poses a number of daily problems, one of which is increased difficulty in using the bathroom. Everyday bathrooms can become difficult and dangerous to use, especially when combined with hazards such as puddles of water on the bathroom floor, and high bath rims. The good news is that a few simple bathing solutions
read moreWhether you live with your family, housemates or significant other, following a few rules of bathroom etiquette will build a harmonious household and reduce arguments over who left wet towels on the floor, hogged the hot water or fiddled with shower settings. 4 Rules For Creating Shared Bathroom Harmony Create A Bathroom Schedule – We’re not saying
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As anyone with a young family knows, bathtime can be one of the most enjoyably times of the day; however, it can also be one of the most difficult. Whilst many people with children will be familiar with the fun side of bathing, full of laughter and splashing, as many people will be aware of
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