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 is not explicitly medically licensed
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, Needs Much Assistance
Information: n/a
References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Closed fist hands water fixtures
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
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 hands water fixtures
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
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 as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Enclose and insulate the sink pipes to guard against accidental burns or sharp edges
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 sink wheelchair accessibility
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Install medicine cabinets so that they are easy to access; mirror medicine cabinets are often at heights that are not typically accessible
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 Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
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 supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Bathroom sink wheelchair accessibility
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Raise the recommended counter height for the bathroom sink from 32-33 from the floor; knee space should be a minimum of 29 from 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 sink wheelchair accessibility
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Use a thicker toilet seat or spacer ring between the toilet rim and seat
Materials: Thick toilet seat or spacer
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: Toileting balance trouble standing bathroom
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Consider installing a conventional toilet on an elevated base
Materials: Raised platform
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: Toileting balance trouble standing bathroom
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed