With countless customisation options available nowadays for homes old and new, it can be attractive to add accessibility features for the benefit of guests and family members alike. One important location in your home to make accessible would be the bathroom, where slips and falls can happen, especially if you go for a “wet toilet” arrangement.
So, how does one get started on making the bathroom accessible and safe for all members of the household? Here are a few ways to get started.
Install grab bars
Grab bars are a simple yet effective addition to any bathroom. Placed strategically near the shower, bathtub, and toilet, they provide crucial support for people of all ages. For older individuals, they assist with balance and stability, while for younger children, they offer extra security.
Modern grab bars are more than just mounted railings for holding and leaning. LOUIS grab bar improves massively on the concept with many different benefits to choose from, such as different colours, antimicrobial and fungal resistant properties, as well as anti-twist and lock caps. With different designs to fit just about anywhere, LOUIS grab bar blends safety, hygiene and customisability in one convenient package.
Adjustable shower heads
Shower heads with adjustable height settings are invaluable for households with varying heights and mobility. They allow you to customise the shower experience for each family member, ensuring comfort and safety.
This is especially important for families with young children or elderly with mobility issues. A shower head mounted on sliding rails is an extremely welcome and viable modification that frees up both hands and allows for a more thorough and comfortable showering experience.
Adjustable shower heads, such as those from TOTO that feature sliding rails, allow for hands-free showering that ensures sufficient water coverage for users of any height due to the sliding rails that allow for height adjustments. Say goodbye to rashes from unnoticed soap residue!
Lever-style faucets
Traditional twist-style faucets have been the staple of many homes for a long time. Although sufficient for the general user, twist-style faucets can fall short regarding ease of usage when it comes to those without the grip strength to operate them effectively. This can include the elderly, very young children and those recovering from hand or wrist injuries.
Lever-style faucets are user-friendly for all ages. They require less effort to operate than traditional twist-style faucets, making them ideal for those with limited hand strength, arthritis, or young children. Many newer faucet models also feature different longevity and convenience systems, such as the TOTO Comfort Glide technology featuring Diamond Like Coating (DLC) in place of traditional lubricant, allowing seamless operation for many years to come.
Accessible showers and tubs
Consider a curbless or walk-in shower, which eliminates the need to step over a high bathtub edge. Accessible showers provide easy entry and exit, reducing the risk of falls for older family members and simplifying bath time for little ones.
Curbless and walk-in showers also provide an easier cleaning experience due to the lack of obstructions. Able to accommodate shower seats or stools for the less mobile and coupled with the reduced risk of falls, these innovative bathing arrangements make for an efficient and safe bathroom experience for all family members.
As an added precaution, grab bars can also be installed for an extra layer of safety and ease of mind for those residing with elderly family members, or the pregnant.
Creating an Accessible and Functional Bathroom
With a large number of contractors offering the same services and features, it can be confusing and challenging for new homeowners to pick a good company to engage.
Look no further than Fullsun Marketing, with over 22 years of experience and a trusted sanitaryware supplier to 90% of hospitals in Singapore. With a roster of well-versed and dedicated specialists, and an extensive inventory of products such as TOTO toilets, we offer expert advice when it comes to accessibility-specialised bathroom fittings in Singapore.