Revision as of 23:32, 15 February 2024 by 142.147.129.36 (talk) (Created page with "If you are caring for a senior or have an elderly family member, make sure that the bathroom is safe. This is especially important for aging adults, who are at high risk of fa...")(diff) β Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision β (diff) Warning: You are editing an out-of-date revision of this page. If you save it, any changes made since this revision will be lost. Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits. Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in!If you are caring for a senior or have an elderly family member, make sure that the bathroom is safe. This is especially important for aging adults, who are at high risk of falls.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The bathroom is the most common room for injuries in the home. Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal accidents among seniors. Using proper shower safety equipment can help reduce the risk of serious injury and death.<br /><br />There are many options for bathroom safety for elderly individuals. [https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6194129931557256212 Personal medical alarms] You can install safety rails on the shower, bathtub, and toilet. These devices help maintain balance and provide support to seniors as they get in and out of the tub or shower.<br /><br />Another option is to install a water-proof bath chair. Waterproof chairs are generally made of plastic and have a metal frame. They are easy to remove and place in the bath, but are stable.<br /><br />Installing a non-slip shower rug can also improve safety. When stepping out of the shower or tub, seniors can use the mat to prevent slipping on wet tile floors.<br /><br />A waterproof call system can help seniors summon help in case of an emergency. Seniors can also install a medical alert necklace to provide them with added peace of mind.<br /><br />Other bathroom safety tips for the elderly include the use of a non-slip rug and a non-slip shower tread. Non-slip safety shower treads are a low-cost, simple solution to add stability to the shower floor.<br /><br /> Summary: Please note that all contributions to Disgaea Wiki may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Disgaea Wiki:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)