Have
you ever thought about all the living that takes place in your bathroom?
Showering (or bathing), using the toilet, shaving, and make-up application (for
women) all conglomerate in one room, which counts for a good portion of one’s
life.
According
to the article, Safety Begins in the
Bathroom by Patrick Rafter, seventy percent of home accidents occur in the
bathroom. Many of those mishaps happen
with senior citizens who slip (or fall) causing bone fractures. After a fall
like this, many senior citizens are unable to live independently in their own
home, which they have probably lived in for many years.
One
can be safe in their own bathroom without paying for costly renovations. Here
are a few minor additions that will make a world of difference in regards to
your well-being in the lavatory. Especially pay attention if you are a senior
citizen. Grab bars (strategically placed inside and outside of the shower);
non-slip mats (inside the shower or tub); a shower safety seat (mounted
securely for the tub); a raised toilet seat; and shower doors (made of safety
glass or plastic).
For
a complete listing of bathroom safety tips, check out the Home Safety Month
page at www.accessibilityrenovations.org.
You’ll find the full version of the above article this post was adapted from in
the March 12, 2015 version of the Rocky
Fork Enterprise newspaper or on the website www.thisweeknews.com.
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