Over 60% of falls occur at home, with the majority in the bathroom. Here are some options for safety equipment to keep the bathroom and home safe for your care recipient:

		Bathroom Commode • Provides a raised toilet seat height (17” to 23”) for easier standing • Arms on either side to help with sitting or standing • Available in heavy duty, drop arm and folding styles
		Raised Toilet Seat • Fits in compact toilet areas • Also available without arms • Not as stable or supportive as freestanding commode • Height is not adjustable
		Wall Grab Bars Essential for difficult areas. Common placements: • Along wall for use when stepping in or out of the shower or tub • Next to toilet (if commode not in place) • Inside bathtub to help standing up from shower chair
		Handheld Shower • Mounts easily to existing shower head • Easily movable for hygiene washing in seated position
		Shower Chair • Allows bathing in seated position in tub or shower • Decreases chance of slipping or falling in tub or shower area • Available without back, with hygiene cutout or foldable
		Tub Transfer Bench • Patient sits outside of tub, swings legs over rim and slides into tub area • Available with padding

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