Answer
Mar 25, 2018 - 09:29 PM
Getting Ready
Take a shower instead of a bath if you can. Showers are safer than tubs. You are less likely to fall while getting in or out of a shower.
If you must take a bath, place a special bathtub seat at the rim of the tub. This will make it safer and easier to get in and out of the tub.
Use a bath bench to make showering and bathing easier. A few styles are available. Check a local pharmacy for options.
Have grab bars installed to make movement easier.
Use bathmats with suction cups to avoid slipping. Add non-skid strips in a tub or shower.
Make sure you have all the soap, washcloths and towels you need.
Test the water temperature with your wrist before getting in.
Make sure someone is nearby to help you if needed. Keep a bell handy or have another way to call for help.
Note: Bathing can be a special challenge for stroke survivors, especially when mobility and or stability has been affected. Tub transfer benches can significantly reduce anxiety for both caregivers and care recipients, so check out our new offerings to see if there's an option that will work for you.
Take a shower instead of a bath if you can. Showers are safer than tubs. You are less likely to fall while getting in or out of a shower.
If you must take a bath, place a special bathtub seat at the rim of the tub. This will make it safer and easier to get in and out of the tub.
Use a bath bench to make showering and bathing easier. A few styles are available. Check a local pharmacy for options.
Have grab bars installed to make movement easier.
Use bathmats with suction cups to avoid slipping. Add non-skid strips in a tub or shower.
Make sure you have all the soap, washcloths and towels you need.
Test the water temperature with your wrist before getting in.
Make sure someone is nearby to help you if needed. Keep a bell handy or have another way to call for help.
Note: Bathing can be a special challenge for stroke survivors, especially when mobility and or stability has been affected. Tub transfer benches can significantly reduce anxiety for both caregivers and care recipients, so check out our new offerings to see if there's an option that will work for you.
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