Try: Provide 4 grab bars in a conventional tub; use only 3 if the tub has a built-in transfer seat Materials: Vertical grab bars Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: […]
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Care recipient (cr) gets locked in the bathroom
Try: Remove locks from the bathroom door Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Bathroom door locks locks in bathroom *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Care recipient (cr) collapsed in the bathroom and was hidden behind the bathroom door
Try: Change doors to swing outwards Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Bathroom safety fell in bathroom falls *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Care recipient (cr) needs to install grab bars in the bathroom
Try: Use only grab bars with a diameter of 1.5 – 2 in the space between the wall and the bar should be no more than 1in Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available […]
Care recipient (cr) uses a wheelchair and can’t reach the medicine cabinet in the bathroom
Try: Try installing a drawer or wall mounted shelving for medications Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Bathroom wheelchair reach medicine cabinet accessibility *This information is listed as a […]
Care recipient (cr) uses a wheelchair and can’t access mirrors
Try: Mount mirrors no higher than 40 off the floor Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Bathroom wheelchair reach mirrors accessibility *This information is listed as a Tip and […]
Care recipient (cr) has a closed fist and can’t use water fixtures
Try: Arrange all water flow fixtures so that cr can operate them easily with a closed fist such as lever style controls opposed to round or square knob with one hand in a single motion cr should be able to adjust controls Materials: Lever style fixtures Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, […]
Care recipient (cr) has a closed fist and can’t use water fixtures
Try: Consider other control options where feasible such as push plates or electronically controlled systems Materials: Push plates or electronically controlled fixture systems Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Closed fist […]
Care recipient (cr) uses a wheelchair and can’t turn around in the bathroom
Try: Create open floor space in bathrooms of at least 5′ for a wheelchair turn around Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Bathroom accessibility wheelchair *This information is listed […]
Care recipient (cr) uses a wheelchair and can’t get to the sink in the bathroom
Try: Mount the sink on the wall or in a vanity with open space underneath a removable vanity base cabinet can create additional storage when knee space is not needed Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical […]