Bathroom Aids

With growing old comes increasing risks. Take a look at these quick facts:

Let me add one more to the list. A big number of falls happen in the bathroom. This is the reason why there are a variety of assistance gadgets to be used in the bathroom. There is the elevated toilet seat, bathtub grab, transfer bench and shower chair. These bathroom aids help make visits to the bathroom easier for the elderly.

• The risk of falling increases with age and is greater for women than for men.
• Two-thirds of those who experience a fall will fall again within six months.
• A decrease in bone density contributes to falls and resultant injuries.
• Failure to exercise regularly results in poor muscle tone, decreased strength, and loss of bone mass and flexibility.
• At least one-third of all falls in the elderly involve environmental hazards in the home.

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