Homewatch CareGivers serving Metro Vancouver, BC is the premier provider of in-home elder care services. Our Advanced Continuum of Care allows us to provide quality in-home assisted living for the elderly as well as personal care for adults and children.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
In-Home Senior Safety (Bathroom)
Install non-slip strips or a mat if your parent can still shower and take a bath without assistance.
Add grab bars and a shower bench. Remove or tighten any loose fitting towel bars to avoid being used unsafely as a grab bars. Make sure the safety bars are PROPERLY installed.
If needed, put grab bars on each side of the toilet. There should also be an elevated toilet seat to help with standing and sitting.
As the floor could be slick with tile or linoleum, put a non-slip carpet or mat near the toilet, sink and bathtub. Make sure towels are easily accessible. Bring in a hamper where wet towels can be put.
At Homewatch CareGivers, we're not just caregivers. We're an extension of your family. We offer the comfort and security that allow our clients the freedom to remain in their own homes or wherever our client resides - at hospitals, nursing homes or assisted living facilities. We offer a variety of services that complement your loved one's need for independence and quality of life.
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