Common bathroom safety techniques, which include the installation of a variety of senior safety devices, can improve Dallas senior living but have the tendency to be quite pricey. However, there are some simple bathroom safety techniques that can help ensure that seniors remain safe at home that will not break the bank, which is a bigger requirement at a time of economic uncertainty.

•    Declutter – ensure that there is nothing on the bathroom floor that can cause a senior to trip, slip or fall. This includes towels, bath mats and bathroom garbage cans.
•    Make it bright – install strong wattage bulbs in the light fixtures, ensure there’s a nightlight with a battery backup and use a brightly colored rubber bath mat in the tub so they can differentiate the mat from the ceramic bathtub.
•    Store things in reach –Toiletry items, medications, and even toilet paper should be easy to reach to prevent slips and falls from bending or stretching.
•    Choose safe materials – glass and other breakable items should not be kept in the bathroom, especially if seniors are unsteady; if something gets knocked or dropped it could result in cuts and injuries.
•    Control water temperatures – make sure the hot water temperature is set to a maximum of 120 degrees, so a senior can never scald or burn themselves in the bathroom
•    Remove door locks – should an accident or fall occur, despite the implementation of cost-effective safety methods, a family member or caregiver should be able to easily access a senior in the bathroom.

Sources:
1.    EZine Articles
2.   Associated Content

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