Should be treated as one of the most important rooms in your home!

It is a room where you could spend a lot of time, and it is the room where many accidents happen.

Tub Floor!

While there are a number of floor plans, I will stick with the traditional one containing a sink, toilet, and tub& shower.

The floor can be made a lot safer by installing " no slip treads".

Non-Skid Strips on bottom of tub

They vary in width and length. The ones that I have, are about 18 inches long, and ¾ wide, and come 10 to a package. I bought 2 packages, and placed the strips length ways on the floor of the tub about 2 inches apart, and start some 6 inches from one end of the tub. Then a second row starts from the other end, offset so that they interlock in the center of the tub floor.

Just follow the directions on the package.

Grab Bars!

Fawcet End of Tub showing hand holds & hand-held shower nozzle.	Bottom End of Tub showing hand holds inside & outside of tub

The best solution, is often engaging the assistance of a trained Occupational Therapist on what kind of bars, and where they should be placed. Working together, you can meet your needs.

Bath Chair!

A light weight bath stool
	There are a number of different types of ‘bath chairs’. Some can be moved in and out of the tub, others are semi- permanent in the tub. I prefer the moveable one, to use at the toilet & wash basin.

Shower Hose!

As you may often sit on the chair, it is a good idea to buy a longer shower hose, and a plastic ‘hook’ to position the hose to the shower wall at a convenient height.

Toilet Supports!

Again there are semi-permanent and moveable ones.

I prefer the bath chair!

Again engage a trained O.T. for help!

Toilet Stool!

I have not found a place that sells such a product, so I made one of my own. However, you can use a firm suitcase. By raising your feet , "people with short legs" can avoid cramps due to poor circulation, which can cause a fall.

Comforts!

There are a number of items that I would recommend.

Radio/recorder, portable phone, relaxing music, a cushioned seat and back rest cushion, and flashlight.

In as much as you may have to spend more time, you should be comforfable and relaxed.