Your bathroom should present a hazard to your lifestyle and well being. Unfortunately, as we age or if we’re injured, our normal way of doing things comes into question. We may not be able to safely get in and out of the bath without some assistance. We may not be able to lie in the bath and instead need to be in a more supported position. If you would like your bathroom to be more catered to your needs, then look no further than the myriad of options you have that will make your bathroom safer and more practical.
Getting in and out
Before you even start to enjoy your bath or shower in the morning, you need to rest assured that you won’t trip or fall while getting in the bath itself. Hence, you will want certain bathroom aids in Manchester like our bath tub grab bar. This can be accessed in and out of the bath as it simply clamps to the rim of the bath and stands upright. Its curved arch shape allows for a universal grip, so you can hold onto the grab bar while to the side to straight in front. The horizontal bar in the middle gives the structure extra support so if you’re slightly heavier than average or perhaps need to fully support your body weight, the grab bar will remain stiff and won’t bend.
Getting up and down
The toilet presents much the same challenge as the bath. It's lower than your central axis, which means your body weight will be compressed into one section when you sit down. Grab rails are a good addition to have, right next to your toilet so you can use them to gently lower yourself or perhaps pull yourself up when you have finished. However, our fold away grab rails don’t sacrifice any space in your bathroom, as you can push them into the wall, giving you room to move around when you’re not using the toilet.
Wearing a cast
When you’re suffering from an injury such as a broken leg or ankle, showering or bathing can become a real hassle. However, a Pro Seal cast protector is a comfortable waterproof sealer that engulfs the limb which is affected and prevents water from getting in through the gaps of your cast. The protector is reusable but should be limited to one person only to prevent infections and bacteria from spreading.
The faraway bits
As you get older, bending and stretching become more difficult. But you have to wash every part of your body to stay hygienic. One of our bathroom aids is the long-handled toe washer which will allow you to reach your feet without the need for any sort of bending into uncomfortable positions. The flat wire frame covers the white towelling pads, allowing you to wash underneath your feet, between your toes and under your nails.
Turn your bathroom into a safer and more practical space so you never feel scared to have a bath or shower, or go to the toilet when you’re at home by yourself.
