Keeping your aging family member safe in the bathroom can be a scary prospect. It\u2019s a room in which your senior might not want much help from you yet, so some of these ideas can help her to be independent, too.<\/p>\n
Reduce Clutter in the Bathroom<\/strong><\/p>\n Clutter can be one of your senior\u2019s biggest enemies in every room of the house, but especially the bathroom. If there are any knick knacks or loose items on the floor, find another home for them. You might want to replace any throw rugs with either bare flooring or mats that have rubberized backings that stay put.<\/p>\n Use Assistive Toilet Devices<\/strong><\/p>\n As your senior ages, it can become more difficult for her to use a toilet seat at the standard height. Assistive toilet devices affix directly to the toilet and raise the toilet for your elderly family member. You can also use toilet lifting devices that attach underneath the toilet, but you\u2019ll most likely need a plumber for that task.<\/p>\n Scout out Locations for Grab Bars<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to toilet risers, you might want to install a grab bar next to the toilet. This helps your elderly family member to have the support that she needs both as she sits down and as she tries to get up again. While you\u2019re at it, scout out other locations in which you can put grab bars, such as on the wall opposite the vanity or in the shower itself.<\/p>\n