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

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 a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

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 a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

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 shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Bathroom safety grab bars falls fall prevention bath tub shower

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Provide either a transfer seat into the tub or a built in platform the bathtub should be a different color than the walls fixtures should contrast the walls and floor

Materials: Transfer seat built in platform

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 shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Bathroom safety grab bars falls fall prevention bath tub shower

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

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 medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Forearm crutches auxiliary crutches mobility aides crutches walking aides

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

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 aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Bathroom safety grab bars falls fall prevention

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Increase safety with non-slip and slip resistant mats and strips to the bathtub and shower and to the bathroom floor

Materials: Non-slip and slip resistant mats and strips

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 shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Bathroom safety grab bars falls fall prevention bath tub shower

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: With the handles facing forward slide the forearms into the cuffs and grasp the handles

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 medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Forearm crutches auxiliary crutches mobility aides crutches walking aides

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Place the crutches one step length forward support body weight through the arms and swing the sound leg forward one step length past the crutches repeat the pattern

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 medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Forearm crutches auxiliary crutches mobility aides crutches walking aides

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Place the crutches and affected leg one step length forward support body weight through the arms and partially through the affected leg – bring the sound leg forward by one step length repeat the pattern

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 medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Forearm crutches auxiliary crutches mobility aides crutches walking aides

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed