Safe Bath and Shower for Seniors

Thankfully there are a number of devices and products that make bathroom, bathtub and shower use much easier. While preventing the risk of falling and ensuring bathroom safety, these devices provide peace of mind to caregivers.Let’s explore some of the devices that make life easier for seniors and their caregivers:

Transfer benches

A mobility device, transfer benches make it easier to get in and out of the bathtub. Innovative benches by Eagle Health Supplies, helpprevent falls in bathtub. If you have seniors at home or someone with mobility issues, stepping in and out of the tub or bending down becomes easier with transfer benches. The right size transfer bench provides convenience and will allow continuing use of an existing tub or shower.

Placement of a transfer bench involves two of the legs placed inside the tub and the other two legs placed outside of the tub. This creates a sort of bridge from the outside of the tub over to the inside. The side of the transfer bench with the handle should be placed inside the tub and the open side, with no handle, should be on the outside. Bath transfer benches by Eagle Health Supplies are highly advanced and innovatively designed for increased comfort and convenience. They have backrests, handles, and adjustable traction feet that provide stability for the person using the transfer bench and allow easy transfer in and out of the tub.

Bath chairs

When physical limitations require one to sit while using the shower,bath chairs are extremely helpful.  People who cannot stand for long or cannot stand at all will find help in the variety of bath chair models.These chairs come with different features to serve various needs and abilities. Modern bath chairs provide many features including:

• A rotating or sliding seat to reduce twisting and reaching motions.
• Bariatric bath benches to accommodate a larger person.
• Back rests and adjustable height legs.
• Foldable bath chairs for easy storage.
• Commode style features for even more convenience.

If you need any of these bath safety devices for self-care or as a caregiver, take a look at the range of products available online, on the Sinai Medical Supply website. Get great discounts along with easy doorstep delivery.