#12 - Creating A Senior-Friendly Bathroom

Senior Safety Advice

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Is your bathroom equipped to keep your elderly loved ones safe and comfortable? Discover the critical steps to transforming a standard bathroom into a senior-friendly haven that minimizes fall risks and maximizes accessibility. Through this episode, we explore essential modifications such as installing non-slip flooring and mats, enhancing lighting with bright, even, and motion-sensor options, and strategically placing grab bars and handrails. We also highlight the significant advantages of walk-in showers or bathtubs with doors, shower seats, and handheld showerheads to ensure ease of use and peace of mind.
We'll guide you through planning for future mobility needs, ensuring that cabinets and countertops are wheelchair accessible, creating a space that adapts as needs evolve. By assessing individual mobility challenges and making thoughtful adjustments or complete renovations, you can significantly enhance the independence and quality of life for your senior family members. Whether you are looking for small tweaks or major changes, this episode is packed with practical tips and insightful advice to make bathrooms safer, more accessible, and comfortable for seniors. Join us for a detailed discussion that promises to inspire and inform.

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1. #12 - Creating A Senior-Friendly Bathroom (00:00:00)

2. Creating a Senior-Friendly Bathroom (00:00:57)

3. Improving Senior Bathroom Safety and Comfort (00:14:14)