Approximately 28-35% of people aged 65 and over fall each year, increasing to 32-42% for those over 70 years of age. Studies have shown that one of the most common places for falls within the home is the bathroom, due to the excess moisture and slippery surfaces found there.
Although bathroom falls can’t be eradicated, they can be significantly reduced by well thought through, inclusive design.
If you are planning to update your bathroom, Home Solutions offer a full design and installation service and can advise you on a range of safe showering solutions and bathroom adaptations that won’t compromise your comfort and ambience.
Points that you should consider for your update include:
- Solutions for safe accessibility, incorporating level access showering to avoid slip and trip hazards and suitable for shower seat and wheelchair use.
- Ease of operation. Riser bars enabling ease of shower head height adjustment and hose length to give greater flexibility to suit various users.
- Thermostatic Control to ensure the shower temperature remains constant regardless of inconvenient water pressure changes.
- Showerhead Spray options, ranging from gentle to invigorating power showers.
- LED Backlit switches enhancing visual safety features.
- Dual Remote Control and programmable from outside shower area, ideal for assisted use, features include a warm up mode, temperature display, timer and eco setting.
- Emergency bathroom door release system.
- Heating and Ventilation solutions including Body Driers.
- Finishing options include slip resistant floor covering, shower screens, support rails, furnishings highlighting the ease of hygiene and maintenance, therapeutic colours and lighting.
Please feel free to visit the Home Solutions showroom, Mill Road, Barnstaple, for further advice, product demonstration and a free quotation. Tel: (01271) 374600