From The Phoenix newsletter
AquaSense® Bathroom
Warning signs that you may fall
Toilet:
- Difficulties getting on/off
- Lose balance while adjusting clothing
Recommendations
- Grab bars – wall mounted
- Safety rails – attached to toilet using existing hardware of seat
- Raised toilet seat – 2 inches can make a difference! Some models have armrests attached
- Modify clothes for easy on/off
Tub:
- Lose balance when stepping in/out
- Fearful
- Fatigue when bathing
- Scalding water
- Bathmats and Non-skid surfaces. Some bathmats have an integrated temperature sensor to provide visual feedback of dangerous water temperatures (* Bathmats are considered universal precautions and are recommended for all age groups, with or without mobility, sensory or cognitive impairments.)
- Grab bars or a bath safety rail
- Bath chair – there are many different styles
- Bath board or transfer bench – eliminates the need to step over the edge of the tub and allows safe and independent entry.
- Use an anti-scald device (including bathmat as described above) and/or turn down hot water thermostat.
- Hand held shower
Sink:
- Fatigue or dizziness
- Sit on a stool
Difficulty seeing
- Adequate lighting
- Clear plastic shower curtain
- Mirror magnifier
- Contrasting colours