6.4 Tips for Bathtub & Shower Safety

Tips for Bathtub & Shower Safety:

Problem: Slick shower or tub floor

Solutions: 

  1. Non-slip mat   Yimbro Bathtub Shower Mat  https://amzn.to/3nUSxmf
  2. Non-slip/non-skid adhesive strips  SlipX Solutions Non-Skid Strips  https://amzn.to/3lG8Ely

 

Problem: Unable to stand in the shower

Solutions:

      1. Walk-in shower - shower chair/stool 

          Carex Shower Chair  https://amzn.to/2GT4doA 

          Drive Medical Bath Stool  https://amzn.to/33Sl43M

      2. Tub shower - tub bench  Drive Medical Tub Transfer Bench https://amzn.to/2FwnBY4

          See also Minimizing Water on the Floor When Using a Tub Bench

      3. Hand Held Shower Head recommended for both 

          AquaDance Hand Held Shower Head  https://amzn.to/2GUQjlZ

 

Problem: No secure hand hold for stepping over the tub

Solutions:

  1. Wall mounted grab bar  Gotega 12 inch Shower Grab Bars  https://amzn.to/2H2Kumr
  2. Tub mounted grab bar  Drive Medical Tub Grab Bar  https://amzn.to/3lU9KKn

 

Problem: Slick floor outside the bath tub/shower 

Solution:

  1. Thin, anti-slip bath mat Memory Foam Non-slip Bath Mat https://amzn.to/3jacXUJ
  2. Non-slip/non skid adhesive strips  SlipX Solutions Non-Skid Strips  https://amzn.to/3lG8Ely

 

 

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