Soap and water make the bathroom a pretty tricky room to maneuver. Add to them morning grogginess or a weakened physical condition, and you could end up with the perfect recipe for a fall.
The use of a shower bench, shower stool, or shower chair can virtually eliminate falls in the shower. Sturdy legs with slip resistant feet allow for showers in a safe environment.
A bath mat and grab bars will aid in a safe entry and exit from the shower. A towel bar is simply not strong enough to keep a falling body from reaching the floor. A bath mat gives a firm footing while you towel off after your shower.
Transfer benches allow for direct exchange from wheelchair to shower. There is no worry of missing the transfer bench and falling to the tub floor. There is no gap to fall into—just a straight route to a safer shower.
A little caution can go along way in making safety the number one purpose in your bathroom.
Tags: bathroom safety, Shower Bench