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For the majority of people, their home is the one place they always feel safe and comfortable. But, unfortunately, as you age or experience a disability it is common to find your home difficult to navigate. Sometimes your home can become limiting if your rooms don’t cater for easy access and simple solutions.

One of the rooms in the house that people can dread is the bathroom. This room is often referred to as the most dangerous room in the house for anyone with mobility issues. Countless slips, falls and accidents occur in the bathroom and this can cause difficult, and sometimes embarrassing, situations for people. If you’re looking for ways you can make your bathroom more accessible, ISB Mobility has put together a list of easy changes you can make.

 

GRAB HANDLES

These small handles/rails can make such a huge difference to the way that people move around a bathroom. You may hear these handles referred to as grab rails, grab bars or handrails, they are all essentially safety rails that get screwed into a wall. They are designed to hold the weight of someone, so they can lean on them to manoeuvre around the room with confidence.

It is beneficial to use multiple rails around the room and put them in areas that are specifically difficult to navigate. We would always suggest that you put them next to the toilet, on the inside wall of the bath and also in the shower.

 

WALK-IN BATHS

Traditional baths aren’t always suitable for disabled or elderly users. It can be really difficult to climb in and out stepping over the sides of the bath even if you do have rails installed for support. Thankfully, you can now get walk-in baths, these essentially have a door that you can use to enter and also a bath seat for you to use making them much safer than a standard bath.

An extra tip is to purchase a rubber mat for the bottom of your bath too. The slippery surface of a bathtub can be really dangerous if you’re unsteady on your feet. This incredibly cheap accessory can provide you with extra grip and make a big difference.

 

SHOWER SEATS

The shower can be one of the most hazardous parts of the bathroom for people who aren’t confident standing unaided for a long time. Shower seats are the perfect solution for anyone who still wants to be able to use a shower independently but would rather sit down. They are a simple yet incredibly effective design and can take away the fear of falling in the shower.

You can now even get shower chairs or stools that fold away. They are specially designed to be compact when not in use, so other people won’t have to shower around the seat. With lots of designs to choose from, there is something for every bathroom.

RAISED TOILETS

Going to the toilet is something that we do multiple times a day and for some people, getting up and down from the toilet seat can be really difficult. Whilst toilet surround frames or grab rails can help with this, installing a raised toilet may be a better choice. You can get seats which are raised higher from the bowl, so you won’t need to lower yourself so far down.

It may also be a good idea to install a backrest onto your toilet. These padded backrests can help with your stability when sitting on the toilet. They provide you with something to lean on so you don’t hurt your back too.

 

COMPLETING BATHROOM ADAPTIONS

Thankfully, there are so many things you can do to help make using your bathroom a much less frightening experience. These easy adaptations can make a huge difference to so many people’s lives and aren’t too complex to implement either.

If you would like to make your bathroom more accessible and you’re searching for a company that can help, visit the ISB Mobility website today. We offer a range of solutions for home adaptations, ensuring maximum convenience and accessibility to people with reduced mobility. So, whatever your bathroom needs may be, we are the perfect company to help.

Home adaptations are changes that you can make throughout your home. These changes can make it much safer and also easier to move around and complete day-to-day tasks independently. Home adaptations can vary from small adjustments in various rooms to big whole-house refurbishments depending on the needs of the people living in the property.

 

Thankfully, these days there are many different ways to make a home easier to live in depending on your personal needs and requirements. If you’re looking for some home inspiration for your property or the home of a loved one, keep reading today, ISB Mobility have put together a list that may be able to help.

 

FITTING A STAIRLIFT

 

For many people that require mobility support, getting up and down the stairs can be one of the most difficult parts of moving around their home. A stairlift can make a huge difference in this regard. They can provide you with an easy and safe way to move between floors in your property. There are so many different options available on the market these days that no matter what the layout of your stairs is, there will be a stairlift solution for you.

 

INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR RAMP

Similarly to the stairs inside your property, any steps that you have on the exterior of your home can be difficult to navigate alone. These exterior steps are often enough to put people off going out on their own and this can then start to cause many additional problems. A simple way to overcome this is by installing an outdoor ramp with a handrail. These ramps make going out much easier and can make a big difference to someone’s life.

 

WIDENING DOORWAYS

 

If you use a wheelchair sometimes or you have other mobility aids to help you get around then, you may find that it is difficult to get through doorways in your home. Doors in domestic properties do tend to be quite narrow and simply widening them can make a huge difference. There is no denying that not having to squeeze through doorways or use multiple mobility aids to ensure you fit through can make life much easier.

 

LOWERING KITCHEN WORKTOPS

 

The standard height of kitchen worktops can cause problems for anyone that requires mobility support. They tend to be quite high which makes preparing food, washing up or any other kitchen activities incredibly difficult. Many people are unaware that you can actually lower your kitchen worktops. This will prevent you from needing to use small kitchen steps or struggling every time you do something on the worktop.

 

ADDING A WALK-IN SHOWER

 

The bathroom can be a dangerous place for someone that struggles with mobility, lots of accidents happen in this room and it can be very daunting. Swapping your normal shower or your bath for a large walk-in shower can make a huge difference. You will have lots of space to move around with any mobility aids you require, you can also install a shower seat and additional handrails to help you navigate the space safely.

 

USING MULTIPLE GRAB RAILS

These are probably one of the easiest home adaptations you can make yet, they are also seen as one of the most effective. You can use grab rails/handrails anywhere in the home and they can be incredibly helpful. They are designed to support the full weight of the user, so you can rely on them to help you safely navigate your home. These days, they come in so many different designs too, so they can fit in well with your interior decor.

 

TRYING RISE AND RECLINE CHAIRS

Getting up and down from sofas, chairs and even beds can be quite difficult for anyone that has mobility issues. Struggling to get out a chair can not only be infuriating but, it may also cause injuries. Investing in a rise and recline chair can be really beneficial. The chair will support you whilst sitting but also aid you in getting up and down, they are also really stylish so, you won’t know the difference when looking at them.

 

HOW ISB MOBILITY CAN HELP

The home adaptations mentioned above can all help in numerous ways and you may find that some will be better for your needs than others. Thankfully, with so many different options available to you, you really can tailor your mobility support to meet all of your specific needs and requirements.

If you’re searching for a company that can help you with any home adaptations you’re considering, visit the ISB Mobility website. Whether you’re looking to buy a ramp for the front of your property or you’d like to make some changes to your bathroom, we are the best company for the job. So, please don’t hesitate to contact our team today.

Do you want to do business with a company that has extensive knowledge in the art of providing mobility solutions? Would you like to explore a range of fireside chairs in Ireland? We here at ISB Mobility seek to cater to a variety of demographics and requirements – to find out more about any of our products, we have detailed our contact information below.

We understand that when you are in the comfort of your own home, the last thing which you will want to be worrying about is your ability to get around – you want to be at ease. That is where ISB Mobility comes in; we have numerous products and accessories in order to aid in getting around. One of the premier units that we have on offer are out range of fireside chairs in Ireland. All of our armchairs come equipped with a twelve month warranty, and we are pleased to have a vast array of options. For anyone that desires to explore our range of different recliners and chairs, we invite you to the dedicated page on our website, which you can explore to your pleasure.

For anyone that has not purchased a product from us in the past, we believe that it is essential for new clients to get an understanding of what to expect from us. In order to do this, we have published an extensive list of reviews on our testimonials page – here, you will gain a keen insight into how we go about helping those who face struggles.

Whilst we here at ISB Mobility put great store against the importance of supplying those who are less physically-abled, with units that can allow them greater independence and mobility, it is also vital that all our customers have access to first-rate customer support. Whether you have questions in relation to our fireside chairs in Ireland, or simply want to make an initial enquiry into how we, as a business, operate, we want to help. To this end, we have a team of dedicated operatives that work tirelessly in the customer service department – this means that you will have access to informative answers, in a timely fashion. If you would like to talk to one of our representatives over the phone, you can give us a call either on +353 (0) 45 892696 or +353 (0)1 616 70 79. For those who would prefer to utilise a written means of communication, you can submit your contact information, accompanied by a short message outlining your requirements, via our convenient contact form on our website.