Falls are a serious concern in aged individuals. CDC reports that, one-third of adults above 65 experience accidental falls in a year. Consequences can be severe leading to fractures and reduced mobility, impacting the quality of life. Among the risk-prone areas in long-term-care facilities, bathrooms stand particularly prone to unintentional falls. Investing in the right bathroom safety equipment can reduce accident chances, thereby enhancing safety for seniors. Moreover, these preventive steps alleviate the burden on caregivers making their routine tasks easier and more manageable.

Before proceeding further, it is crucial to understand the potential hazards associated with compromised bathroom safety.

Importance of Bathroom Safety for Seniors and Possible Hazards

Age-related problems like cognitive delay, arthritis, reduced mobility, and decreased vision in elderly individuals can heighten accident risks. Adding to this, wet floors, slippery surfaces, and sharp-edged fixtures exacerbate the risks.  

Fortunately, you do not have to revamp your facility interiors. Installing some simple safety equipment for bathrooms can make a significant difference. 

Numerous suppliers offer bathroom safety equipment in Canada in today's market. It is essential to have a clear idea of the specific needs of seniors to make an informed investment. Medsupply’s diverse range of bathroom safety equipment offers different specificities. 

Here we outlined some easy solutions tailored to a few specific safety concerns. 

Prevent Slips With Bathroom Assistive Devices for Elderly 

We categorized bathroom safety as bath safety and toilet safety. Continue reading to gain a comprehensive grasp of bathroom safety equipment for elderly. 

Bath Safety

Reduce the risk of falls, by keeping the floor and other surfaces dry and tidy. Wipe up the wet surfaces regularly and replace the cloth rugs with non-slip mats. Strategically, place non-skid bath mats outside bathtubs and shower doors. Further, install supportive bars to provide support for seniors while carrying out their daily hygiene activities. 

Grab Bars

Install grab bars beside showers, bathtubs, and toilets to support individuals struggling with balance. Medsupply offers a range of grab bars with differing specifications. Drive Medical Chrome knurled grab bars offer a grip with a knurled texture surface. They are constructed from high-quality chrome-plated steel and are durable. You don’t have to worry about the installation as it is convenient because of the rotating flange. 

Dynarex powder-coated grab bars are a great choice if you are looking for an aesthetically pleasing look for your long-term care facility. They also come in different sizes and can be installed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally with ease. If you are concerned about the grab bar's capacity, rest assured, that their weight capacity is 300 lb.

 Bath Seats

Most seniors experience problems related to balance. Utilizing bath seats or shower chairs can offer support and stability for residents and safer and more manageable assistance for you. 

With Medsupply’s bathroom safety equipment, you can choose shower chairs with and without back depending on the user’s preferences. Further, these have safety options too.

For example, Dynarex shower stools, and shower chairs without backs are constructed from durable, corrosion-proof materials. More importantly, they are safe having seats with drain holes and rubber tips on legs to prevent slippage on wet surfaces. 

Medsupply always ensures that customers have a wide range of products to choose from. Dynarex shower chairs with removable back and arms can be tailored according to requirements. They are easy to assemble and have special collars for removing legs when not needed. Its durable molded plastic offers maximum lightweight stability and has a weight capacity of 300 lb. 

Tub Rails

Bathtubs are often smooth and slippery. The hard porcelain surface makes it more prone to accidental slips. Use non-slippery mats or decals outside bathtubs. It is better to avoid cloth rugs. You may fix tub rails to offer support while getting in and out of the bathtub.  

Dynarex plastic and steel clamp-on tub rails are easy to install. These are sturdy and constructed from durable heavy-duty non-slip plastic and steel materials and have a weight capacity of 300 lb. They have adjustable clamps to fit over a range of tub widths. Besides, these also offer height adjustment features to provide a comfortable, safer grip for users. If you are worried about steel marks and dents, choose Dynarex steel clamp-on tub rails. They have non-wearing rubber pads to safeguard tubs from such damage. These are easy to clean, and safe to use as well.

Tub Transfer Benches

Prefer to choose tub transfer benches for seniors having mobility issues. Dynarex padded transfer bench is designed to straddle the side of the bathtub so that aged individuals can securely sit and move in and out of the bathtub. The corrosion-proof, padded seat offers support and comfort both in the same go. If you are concerned about safety, the angled legs have suction-style tips for added strength. Besides, the padded seat has drain holes and is supported by a backrest to reduce the risk of slips during transfer. You may adjust height according to the need by removing legs using specialty collars. These support a maximum weight of 300 lb. 

Besides, you may also choose the Dynarex bariatric tub transfer benches which share similar features except for the weight capacity which is 500 lb.

Toilet Safety

Muscular weakness can make it difficult for aged individuals to sit down and get up after urination. Adding to this, decreased balance increases the chances of falling while using the toilet. To ensure the safety of seniors at your facility, Medsupply offers a range of bathroom assistive devices for elderly. You can choose toilet seats, rails, bedside commodes, and commode buckets. 

Toilet Seats

The Drive Medical round toilet seat with a lid (14 ½” depth) is simple and convenient. They come in grey and are constructed from recycled materials. Dynarex raised toilet seats are portable and add 4.7” height to the toilet. Its durable molded lip allows it to sit fixed on the commode during lateral transfers of the user. 

You may also choose the Dynarex elongated raised toilet seat with arms. It offers additional features like compatibility with existing toilet seats and removable padded arms. Further, you have the Dynarex locking raised toilet seat with arms. It can support up to 300 lb weight and comes with a locking screw and plate that you can easily affix to the existing toilet seat.

Versatile Toilet Safety Equipment 

Medsupply also supplies versatile bathroom safety equipment. The Drive Medical Aluminium rehab shower commode chair is a 3-in-1 design. You may use it as a self-contained commode or shower chair. It is a lightweight product and easy to handle, yet durable. The padded flip-back armrest provides support, comfort, and secure grip. Its swing-away detachable footrests are adjustable for convenience and comfort. And don’t worry about installation, it is simple and tool-free! 

If you are looking for space-saving toilet equipment, the Dynarex drop-arm folding commode will be your savior. The easy-release drop arms allow comfortable and safer lateral transfers to and from the commode. Furthermore, the frames are easy to assemble, so you don’t have to worry about installation. 

With Medsupply, safety and convenience are at your fingertips. You get plenty of options to choose from. With Drive Medical Versatile Preserve Tech™ folding commodes, you get comfort, compactness, convenience, durability, and safety. You may use them as raised toilet seats, toilet safety frames, and bedside commodes. They have seat adjustments, easy-to-handle commode buckets, and legs with non-slip tips. They are durable and hardy supporting a weight of up to 350 lb.  More importantly, the antimicrobial surface prevents the growth of bacteria, molds, and fungi on product surfaces.

Safety Rails

You can also choose Dynarex adjustable-height toilet safety rails if your residents are physically motile but lack the strength to sit and stand. These are hardy with adjustable height and width. 

Additional Toilet Safety Accessories

Medsupply also supplies single-use medical devices for positioning over commodes. Drive Medical super absorbent commode pail liners are convenient to use and easy to dispose of,  safeguarding your dignity. These super absorbent liners are made of absorbent powder and can hold 64 ounces of liquid. Besides, there are Drive Medical commode buckets with handles and lids in various sizes ranging between 7.5qt and 12qt. 

Wrapping Up!

Make your everyday spaces safer with Medsupply, a trusted medical equipment and bathroom safety equipment supplier, Canada. A limited lifetime warranty and retail-friendly packaging back our products. Browse through our gallery to catch a glimpse of different products. Trust Medsupply to make your facility a safer zone with top-quality equipment.