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How Bathroom Mobility Aids Can Help

If your bath time is becoming a struggle,heat of the water and so ensure that you
then why not choose from a selection ofdon't scald yourself. These thermometers are
bathroom mobility aids to make bathing morealso ideal for carers and other healthcare
enjoyable again. Many disability aids areprofessionals who can see at a glance whether
available to help you get in and out of thethe  water  is  the right temperature or not.
bath, and help with bathing once in the bath
or shower. You are sure to be able to find7. Once you are able to get in and out of the
something to meet your requirements, and makebath again, there are other healthcare
bathing  more  enjoyable  again.products that can help you with bathing. So
that you don't have to stretch or reach as
Here is a list of ten types of usefulfar for example, items such as long handled
bathroom  healthcare  products.sponges, foot and toe washers, hair washers
and flannel straps can make a real
1. Steps, grab rails and poles are useful fordifference. These types of bathroom mobility
helping you to get in and out of the bath.aids don't absorb water, and so they remain
Steps can be built up to the correct heightlight and easy to use. Bath pillows and
for you so that getting in and out of thepressure relief cushions are also available
bath is no longer as difficult. Grab railsto help make bathing more comfortable. Shower
and poles can be fitted to the bathroom wallscurtains with a U-shaped cut out for a bath
or the floor to provide support when gettingboard are available to stop water splashing
in and out of the bath or shower and soout  of  the  bath  when  using a bath board.
reduce the risk of slipping. It is
recommended that grab rails and poles are8. Reusable waterproof cast and dressing
professionally fitted by a qualifiedprotectors slip over a cast or dressing on
tradesperson to ensure that they are properlyarms or legs, and ensure that the cast or
and  safely  installed.dressing doesn't get wet whilst bathing or
showering.
2. A set of tap turners can make life easier
for those with a weak grip. There are9. Mobility aids such as raised toilet seats,
various types available to fit differenttoilet frames and toilet rails can also be of
shapes of tap. They fit to the taps, andassistance whilst in the bathroom. A raised
provide more leverage making it is easier totoilet seat can be fitted to a normal toilet
turn  the  tap  on  and  off.seat, to raise the overall height of the
toilet seat in order to help people with
3. A bathlift is another mobility productmobility problems. Toilet rails and frames
that can be very useful. It works bycan help by providing something safe and
electrically lowering and raising the usersecure to lean on, and so can be beneficial
into and out of the bath. The rechargeableto those who require help standing up or
handset will not lower the bathlift if theresitting  down.
is not enough charge left to raise it back up
again. This ensures that the user is not10. Self propelled shower chairs give the
stranded in the bath if the battery runs out.user independence. They are similar to a
standard wheelchair, but are water resistant,
4. Bath seats and boards go across the widthand may have detachable arm rest and foot
of the bath, and allow you to sit comfortablyplates.
in the bath or shower. These can be easily
removed as necessary. Transfer benches allowFor carers and other healthcare
you to easily transfer from a wheelchair orprofessionals, bathroom mobility products,
powerchair for example to the bath or shower.and other daily living aids can help whilst
caring for others, and can perhaps, allow
5. Bath stools and chairs sit in the bathsomeone who currently needs help, to help
itself, and are designed to allow you tothemselves.
perch or sit in the bath or shower. These
often have height-adjustable legs so that youThese are just a few examples of the range
can be comfortable and at the right heightand variety of bathroom mobility aids that
whilst  bathing  or  showering.are available. Why not see if there's
anything that could make your daily living
6. Bath thermometers change colour with theeasier?



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