Try: Enclose the shower with a shower curtain it is safer than glass easily accessible and can be maneuvered around transfer seats Materials: Shower curtain 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 shower bath tub *This information is […]

Try: Try using a raised toilet seat this can be purchased at medical supply stores and at some drug stores check to see if the cost is covered by medicare personnel at medical supply stores may be able you make this determination Materials: Raised toilet seat Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much […]

Try: Construct a built platform on the wall opposite the faucet it should be at least 15 deep and made of tile or another waterproof material Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at […]

Try: Consider installing a roll-in shower one that a wheelchair can enter because it is is more accessible for all persons for wheel chair users the shower should have a 5′ turn around this may include any area that is open next to the shower if a curtain encloses the shower the minimum size of […]

Try: A roll-in shower will have no curb or level change in the entrance a gradually sloping floor and raised strip max 1 2 to contain water and possibly a non-slip waterproof wet area adjacent to the shower entrance Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a […]

Try: Consider installing a 3′ x 3′ transfer shower with a seat this shower has a specifically sized l-shaped seat on one wall and the opposite wall has a precisely located set of controls and an l-shaped grab bar Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a […]

Try: Consider installing a fold down shower seat Materials: Fold down shower seat 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 falls fall prevention shower bath tub *This information is listed as […]

Try: Use the same pattern as with two crutches the crutch that is not being used can be carried at right angles to the other crutch or side by side as one Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: crutches basic guide by sherman oaks […]

Try: Install grab bars- be certain to place them in the bathtub the shower and on both sides of the toilet they would also be helpful outside the tub and shower for support and balance Materials: Grab bars Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom […]

Try: Consider carpeting in the bathroom it is warmer and may prevent falls it allows more confidence when entering and exiting a shower or tub Materials: Carpet Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www […]