Whether you’re struggling with your own mobility or living with older family members or friends, you might wonder what you can do to make bathrooms safer. Since bathrooms are prone to spills and splashes, slips-and-falls tend to happen in these areas. Here are three ways to make your bathroom safer for seniors, and how bath refinishing can help. 

Tips For Creating Safer Bathroom Areas

1. Add Mobility Hardware 

If you have a difficult time getting around, you may rely on mobility equipment such as walkers to help you to move throughout your home. To make bathrooms easier to move around in, consider adding mobility hardware such as pull bars to the walls of the bathroom and shower. These special bars are mounted directly to the walls, creating a strong place where people can find the support they need. 

2. Update the Bathing Area 

Sometimes, seniors have a difficult time moving in and out of the bathtub, which is where bath refinishing comes in handy. By working with a contractor who specializes in bath refinishing, you can transform your existing bathtub or shower into a handicapped-accessible bathing area by adding items such as waterproof swinging doors, or wheelchair-accessible showering spaces. 

3. Improve Lighting

When your bathroom is bright and contains plenty of light, it makes it easier for seniors to watch their footing and prevent slips. Consider working with a contractor to add extra lighting or windows to the space to make it easier for people to see where they are going at all times. You can also add several power outlets to plug in night lights in the bathroom to illuminate it further. 

If you are looking for ways to create a safer, more functional space for your senior loved one, turn to the bath refinishing team at Betz Enterprises Inc. Based in Howard County, MD, these trusted bath refinishing contractors can help with everything from retrofitting your existing bathtub to repairs, maintenance, and new installations. View a gallery of their before and after projects on their website and call (301) 854-0990 to schedule an appointment.