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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Bathroom Safety Checklist

Shower

__ Grab bars should be placed both in and out of the shower to prevent falls anywhere in the bathroom

__ Apply non-slip grip to shower or tub floor
__ Shower seat or bench for a safer way to shave legs or wash feet

__ Handheld shower head
__ Curbless shower entry
__ Lever handles
__ Anti-scald faucets on sink, bathtub and shower

Toilet Area

__ Grab bars next to toilet

__ Supportive toilet paper holder

__ Toilet seats 17” – 19” off the floor for older persons

__ Toilet seats less than 17” for children

Vanity Area

__ Countertops with rounded edges

__ Easy glide drawers that close automatically

__ Bright non-glare lighting

__ Eliminate clutter

1 comment:

UnknownNovember 29, 2010 at 1:46 PM
Would you be able to tell me where I can find that bench thing you show in the picture above?
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