For many seniors, accidents happen in the bathroom due to slippery flooring and moisture accumulation. If your loved one’s home doesn’t have bathrooms with frameless shower doors, for example, they could sustain injuries on exposed hardware. Here are a few ways you can make a bathroom comfortable and safe for aging loved ones.

How to Make a Bathroom Safe for Seniors

1. Nonslip Mats 

Tile and linoleum can get slippery when wet, increasing the chances of falls. In both the shower and vanity areas, lay down nonslip rugs and mats to ensure firm footing when these surfaces are wet.

Shower mats should have suction cups along the bottom, while mats for the vanity must include nonslip rubber backings. These will hold the mats in place.

2. Higher Toilet Seats

Bending down to sit on a low toilet can be painful or even impossible for someone with arthritis and joint pain.

You can replace existing fixtures with higher toilets designed for people with mobility issues, or install elevated seats with handlebars for more support. 

3. Walk-In Showers

Walk-in shower designs make it easy for seniors and those with limited mobility to bathe. Eliminating the threshold allows seniors who use walkers or wheelchairs to enter the space without tripping.

If the master bathroom still has a shower with a threshold or a traditional tub, it’s time to upgrade to a safer setup with a frameless shower door. You can even install a bench and grab bars to provide more stability.

If you need to install frameless shower doors for your new senior-safe bathrooms, contact the glass experts at BGS Glass Service in Waukesha, WI. Their frameless doors are made of thicker glass to ensure maximum safety. They also will customize your panels to fit new walk-in showers. Learn more about frameless glass on their website or call (262) 513- 2806 to discuss your needs.