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Follow on Google News | Independent Living - Achieving Bathroom Independence for the Elderly & DisabledThe question of independent living generally manifests itself when people start to get older and less mobile, or after an illness or disability.
By: Passmore Group As a result, remaining as independent as possible becomes a priority for the elderly and disabled. Their independence is often the only state they feel they can control as certain aspects of their life change, both naturally due to age, or a result of a sudden or gradual disability / deterioration of health, in which they are permanently impaired either physically and/or mentally. Whether elderly or disabled, everyone wants to remain as independent as possible within their own home for as long as possible. A recent survey carried out by MoreAbility* Bathroom suites have evolved greatly over recent years, and ‘designer’ Furthermore, bathing aides (a cheaper alternative to an adapted suite), can also really enhance safety. These aids include bath lifts, bath / shower seats and strategically placed grab and hand rails. Anti-scald mixers, non-touch taps and non-slip flooring all play a large part in helping to maintain safety in the bathroom, along with toilet frames and raised toilet seats. MoreAbility* “These amenities can really enhance a person’s quality of life and help them achieve independence in the bathroom. They are safer, find the facilities easier to use and are offered added peace of mind – bathing is once again a pleasurable experience. It is important that the people that require these adaptions or aides put measures in place to ensure there bathing experience is made easier and safer from the offset. Prolonging such works can deteriorate a condition quicker and put someone at a greater risk of injury i.e. a fall, which later in life can have serious repercussions.” MoreAbility* End
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