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Bathrooms are places where slips and accidents can happen. And most bathrooms are designed for healthy, agile and mobile people, which makes it harder for people with disabilities. The good news is, there are many bathroom safety products to make it easier for people with mobility problems who use wheelchairs or a rollator to get around in the bathroom. These include bathroom grab bars and safety rails, a walk in tub, bath and shower seats and stools, raised toilet seats, bath mats, and more. Here is a quick overview of five popular bathroom safety products.1. Bathroom grab bars and safety rails - If you've ever visited a handicapped toilet stall in a public restroom, you'll know what bathroom grab bars look like. Grab bars make it easier for people to hoist themselves onto the toilet and off again; they're essential for people in wheelchairs, and can also provide much-needed stability for people without mobility problems. Both straight and wrap-around grab bars available, as well as coated bars for a softer feel.2. Walk in tub - A walk in tub helps people with mobility problems easily enter a tub without having to negotiate a step. Tubs have secure doors, non slip surfaces, and an optional contoured bench for sitting on. There are four main types of walk in tubs to choose from - soakers, whirlpool, air, or whirlpool and air - and each type comes in a range of sizes. Standard walk in tubs are available, as well as tubs accessible for people in wheelchairs.3. Bath and shower seats and stools - With bath and shower seats, you can easily find a comfortable and safe bathing or showering position. Bath and shower seats are sturdy and stable, and are designed to fit easily into most tubs and showers. Bath seats can accommodate hundreds of pounds of weight to provide maximum support to almost any user. High end seats even have foot rests, arm rests and coated surfaces for extra comfort.4. Raised toilet seats - A regular toilet seat is often difficult or almost impossible for people in wheelchairs or elderly people to lower themselves onto. Raised toilet seats and commode chairs make it much easier for users to sit down and stand up again without having to strain backs, feet and legs. Seats and chairs come with a range of features including comfortable arm rests to make using the toilet simple.5. Bath mat - It's no secret that some of the worst slips can occur in the bathroom, which makes a good rubberized, anti-slip bath mat one of the most important bathroom safety products. Look for streamlined bathmats that don't get in the way of the water's ability to drain and that are highly resistant to mold and mildew.These are just a few of the many bathroom safety products available to people who use wheelchairs or have mobility problems. For more information about a complete range of bathroom safety products, contact a trusted medical equipment supplier.
