Home Health Care: Useful Bathing Aids for the Elderly and Disabled

The bathroom is not the safest place for seniors and disabled people; hard surfaces, small spaces, lots of corners and edges, and slippery water sets the perfect stage for accidents and falls.

For elderly and disabled people with mobility difficulties, basic tasks such as bathing can be difficult or even dangerous. Bathroom aids are made for the usage of individuals with impaired mobility - whether temporary or permanent - to bathe themselves without assistance.

Listed here are our suggestions of bathing aids to help your loved one bathe or shower safely, comfortably and with dignity. These products will make it easier for them to take care of everyday needs and reduce the risk of falls.

1. Simplehuman Shower Caddy (Click the link to check the price)

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A lot of falls come result from seniors trying to reach toiletries that are not well within reach. The mere act of stretching creates an imbalance in your stance that could lead to slips, falls, or muscle cramps.

A shower caddy serves as a storage system to place shower essentials. Have a shower caddy installed at arm's height to make it easier to reach and navigate.

This product is secured with a tension-reinforced aluminum pole that can be adjusted from 6 to 9 feet to fit in most bathtubs and showers. This mounted shower caddy on the wall can also act as an emergency grab bar if needed.

2. Vive Suction Shower Handle (Click the link to check the price)

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Suction grab rails are especially useful for rented accommodation or for when someone is visiting, as they can be quickly deployed and just as easily removed after bathing.

This safety rail affixes directly to the toilet itself, allowing for simple access to the handlebars. It supports up to 300 pounds of weight and is compact enough to never come loose. Its handles can be moved from 17″ to 20″ in width to shore up a range of arm-lengths.

3. 3M Scotch Gripping Tape (5 yards) (Click the link to check the price)

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You can add this thin, flexible high-grip tape to grab bars and handrails to give your older adult a more secure hold even if their hands are wet or oily or if they don't have a strong grip. The gripping tape could be removed easily.

4. Step-Through Walk-in Tub (Click the link to check the price)

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They may not be common, but walk-in tubs are the best option for seniors who do not want to go through the hassle of having to climb over a traditional bathtub ledge. You do not have to worry about possibly tripping over the side of the tub when you use the shower which is great if you have limited mobility or handicapped. 

Those who just had medical procedures such as hip replacement surgery will find this bathtub more convenient.

It is also easier to clean than a bathtub because you do not have to bend over the side of the tub to get to the floor or walls.

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