Bathroom Safety | Bathroom Safety for Elderly
Bathroom Safety Features
We Can Do More to Help Make Your Bathroom Accident Free.
Bathrooms are meant to be places of comfort, convenient, and perhaps even luxury. But isn’t personal safety just as important?
We think so as do a growing number of Messmer Mechanical customers. That’s why they turn to us for help in reducing the risk of accidental slips and falls which, in turn, often lead to treatable injuries.
According to a study conducted by the U.S. Center of Disease Control:
- Accidents that occur near the tub, shower, toilet, and sink cause an estimated 235,000 injuries in the U.S. every year.
- Women are the most frequent victims of bathroom injuries.
- The number of injuries increases with age, especially those occurring on or near the toilet.
- The older you get, the more prone you are to injuries that result in emergency room visits and hospitalization.
At Messmer Mechanical, we have the experience and
commitment to turn your bathroom into a safe haven for every member of your family…with special attention paid to children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Enhanced Bathroom Safety Starts Here.
Grab Bars
Stainless steel grab bars are designed to help keep people upright and steady on their feet. The bars can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. They also should be professionally installed to prevent them from coming loose from the wall while someone is hanging on for support. Towel racks are not a good substitute since they can’t support as much weight.
Hand-Held Shower Head
A hand-held shower head allows a person to wash their entire body while standing still…another way to prevent slipping and falling. Hand-held shower heads also make showering easier – and perhaps even possible – for those with mobility and balance problems.
Walk-In Bath Tub
These special tubs provide easier access for the elderly, disabled, or anyone who has difficulty stepping over the side of a conventional tub. Walk-in tubs are usually equipped with non-slip surfaces along with secure doors and benches.
Comfort Height Toilet
Most toilets are 14” – 16” off the floor, while comfort height models rise to 19″ for greater ease of sitting and standing. The shorter the distance, the lower the risk of falling and subsequent injury.
More Bathroom Safety Features from Messmer
- Anti-scald faucets
- Anti-scald shower valves
- Right or left hand shower doors
- Single lever faucet handles…easy for small hands to use
- Doors & enclosures made from safety glass
- Vanities with rounded edges
Contact the bathroom safety experts at Messmer today for help in turning your bathroom into a more convenient and safer environment for all.
812-482-6766
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