May 10th, 2013 by admin
Not all handicap-friendly bathroom renovations are expensive and time-consuming. You do have affordable, fast options like adding a durable rail to the backside of the door. If you are renovating or building a handicap-accessible public restroom with multiple stalls, you will need a rail inside each stall intended for use by the handicapped. This rail will make it easier for your handicapped users to close the door securely once they are inside the stall.
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May 7th, 2013 by admin
According to statistical data, the vast majority of household injuries occur in the bathroom. More than a third of the time, these accidents occur while showering or bathing. Unfortunately, older people are inordinately more likely to experience accidents and subsequent injury. Here are some ways to minimize this risk.
Use Bath Mats
The use of anti-slip mats on the bathroom floor are an essential protective element. They provide a stable place to step in the presence of water while the special backing prevents them from sliding.
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May 5th, 2013 by admin
In a home or office building, it is important to make sure that the bathrooms are accessible to people of varying abilities. Those who have a handicap that interferes with their mobility, may find maneuvering around a bathroom especially difficult due to the small space. Therefore, it is important to consider how to make the flooring easy to walk on so that everyone will be safe in the bathroom.
Generally, bathrooms have flooring that is designed to be water-resistant. While this is effective for keeping down mold and Read the rest of this entry »
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May 1st, 2013 by admin
Assistive Devices
Redesigning a bathroom to make it more accessible for handicapped individuals is frequently necessary in a house, apartment or business. Disabilities that require changes to offer ease of access include ambulatory issues such as use of a wheelchair, walker or canes. Blind or low vision individuals also require a few adjustments to bathroom facilities to assist with having independence. Many public buildings are required to have bathrooms equipped with assistive devices for blind or wheelchair Read the rest of this entry »
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April 29th, 2013 by admin
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, surgery or if you’re simply getting older, installing a shower rail in your bathroom can help you stay steady on your feet, ensuring your independence while showering and bathing. Even with a rubber floor mat, shower surfaces can still become slippery from all of that water and soap, so it never hurts to have a little extra stability. And because you never really know when you might wish you had one, it’s never a bad idea Read the rest of this entry »
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April 18th, 2013 by www.bathtransfersystems.com
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