Bathroom Aids

About 80% of the falls that occur with people over the age of 65 happen in the bathroom. Utilizing bathroom transfer aids significantly decreases the potential risk of dangerous falls while toileting or bathing.

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Bathroom Grab Bar (Estimated Cost - $60 each)

Bathroom grab bars, also called bathroom grab rails, offer support and accessibility navigating the use of toilets, showers, and bathtubs, especially in a wet and slippery environment. There are many designs and configurations to fit in potentially small spaces, providing supporting handholds wherever they're needed to help a user maneuver around the bathroom.

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Bathtub Grab Bar (Estimated Cost - $120)

A bathtub or shower grab bar helps a user maintain their balance while standing, moving around, or getting in and out of a tub or shower. Having a stable handhold, especially in a wet tub or shower, helps prevent slip and fall accidents. Check out the best picks and get more information on features and benefits by conducting a google search.

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Bathtub Transfer Bench (Estimated Cost - $300)

For people who can't lift their legs while staying balanced or if standing in a wet tub or shower is dangerous due to strength and balance challenges, a bathtub shower bench can make bathing safer and more enjoyable. To explore the features available with patient transfer devices, you can read more about these benches and how they transfer users to safe, seated, and enjoyable bathing experiences online by searching "bathtub transfer bench."

 

Toilet Safety Frame (Estimated Cost - $90)

A toilet safety frame delivers stability and confidence for anyone who can't safely raise and lower themselves from a toilet. This transfer device makes toileting easier and allows for privacy and independence in the bathroom. Typical designs include free-standing, toilet-attached, and wall-mounted options.

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Toilet Lift (Estimated Cost - $1,500)

Those with mobility issues, joint problems, or lack of strength in their hips and legs can benefit from a toilet lift. These lift seats are power-operated and can be used without a caregiver's assistance, promoting privacy and independence. A toilet lift takes the weight off the user's joints, reducing the risk of a fall for people who struggle to maintain balance while standing up from or lowering onto the toilet.

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Disclaimer: The Parkinson Association of Alabama (PAA) does not endorse or recommend any specific product or brand for purchase. It is to each person's discretion what products to purchase. The PAA cannot be held liable if the product does not produce its desired solution. 

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