Bathroom One of the most important aspects of this kind of environments is the treatment of bathing. Sensuous experiences are relatively rare for frail seniors who have reduced sensitivity to tastes, aromas, and touch. Bathing, is traditionally a relaxing, positive experience. Attention to detail is particularly important in the design of bathrooms for the frail seniors.
One of the most important spaces to design properly is the bathroom. This room clearly requires the most rigorous workout for residents, who must rotate, stand up, sit down, bend over, and move around. For these reasons, the bathroom is often the most dangerous space in the house. Falls in particular can be devastating, and residents using toilets and showers can easily lose their balance. The majority of seniors are not wheelchair bound, but many may be dependent on a walker, a four-pronged cane, or a wheelchair to get around.
Showers Showers seem to be preferred over tubs by many seniors and their caregivers, but this may be due in part to a lack of satisfaction with bathing equipment.
The most common shower problems include, •Slipping is a common hazard in shower areas. •Negotiation of a shower threshold can be difficult. •Avoid integrally molded seats and fold down seats. These are often too small, can be difficult to fold up and down, are far from controls, and make it difficult for the caregiver to assist in reaching all parts of the body.
Desirable features include, •An adjustable handheld shower nozzle improves cleansing flexibility, avoids a harsh or noisy shower spray, and supports resident autonomy. •Although a raised threshold does not always meet accessibility requirements, the threshold can help to maintain water within the shower area. Shower thresholds that collapse when stepped upon or rolled upon with a wheelchair are a newer means for providing accessibility and for containing water within the shower. •A freestanding plastic shower chair is an inexpensive option that adds flexibility and can be safer than an integral seat. •Standards designate clear inside dimensions of 90 cm x 90 cm for a transfer type shower stall and 75 cm x 1.50 m for a roll in type shower stall.
Features important to both tubs and showers include adequate space for toiletries, robes, and clothing adjacent to the fixtures. This helps to shorten the time the resident must wait to dry off or cover up just after bathing, as well as supporting resident independence and privacy during the process. Showers and baths are not the only means of attending to resident hygiene. Cleansing with a washcloth is sometimes the only option for residents who are unable or unwilling to sit in a tub. The 0.9 m and 0.75 m showers are the two sizes recommended to meet accessibility / adaptability standards. 1 m or 1.2 m showers (that can also retrofit to 0.9 cm) are preferred sizes. The dam at the base of the shower should be removable or it should be a flexible rubber material.
Bath stools for showering are available with or without arm rails, back supports and wheels, and in number of sizes and heights. Some models fix on the wall of the cabinet and fold when not in use. It is possible also to have padded seats in order to prevent pressure sores. In the shower, fit handrails for easy sitting down and getting up. If someone cannot reach the mixer taps when seated in the shower, a shower handset is available with a turn on / turn off device on the spray head.
Victor works as marketing consultant for Elderluxe, which is the largest collection of luxury products for elite elder. The products and services available in Elderluxe are the “Age well" idea and started over 20 years ago with a simple premise.
Bath accessories have undergone a tremendous change in the way they are designed with increase in utility and comfort levels.
Today, so many quality bathroom accessories are manufactured and available in the market that you may have a tough time choosing the right one to enhance the look and feel of your room. Beautiful accessories can really transform it into a spa-like atmosphere.
At first thought, many people think that decorating is going to be expensive. We know that this secluded corner of the house needs to be clean and functional, but what about beautiful and chic?
The idea to glamorize this private area of your home has been gaining momentum, and people have become more conscious about the look and feel of the powder room, besides the practicality.
Smart decorating can give any room an inviting appeal, and when it comes to the bathroom, it's no different. We all want it to smell clean and fresh, but let's move beyond just clean and into the realm of fabulous! (Fabulous on a budget at least.)
4 quick, easy and inexpensive ways to freshen up with bath accessories: door hardware, cabinet hardware, and paint and aromatherapy.
1. New Cabinet Hardware
New cabinet hardware is such an easy way to transform the look of your bathroom! Various knobs and handles enhance the beauty of doors and drawers of the cabinets under the basin or on the wall.
Choosing the right cabinet hardware that perfectly suits your bathroom is a difficult task as many aspects need to be considered. You should consider the design of the cabinets when choosing new hardware.
Whether you are looking out for a decorative cabinet hardware, simple cabinet hardware or an antique cabinet hardware, it's important to research well before you make a purchase decision.
Also, you want to consider buying new cabinet hardware that attaches the same as any existing knobs you may have. If your handles have two screws attaching them to the cabinet doors, buy new styles and shapes of handles, but make sure they have the same two screws, so you won't have to drill more holes.
It should be mentioned that if the handles have two screws, you want to measure the distance between the screws. These can differ also.
2. Matching Bath Accessories
If you are considering new cabinet hardware, you want to look at new bath accessories in towel bars, toilet paper holders, towel rings, and shower rods, all in matching styles.
You can match all of these things regardless of if its style is Italian, French, traditional or modern.
Some of the more popular patinas are chrome and brushed nickel, with oil rubbed bronze being the newest trend.
3. Fresh Coat of Paint
The wonders of a fresh coat of paint! Even if you choose the same color, a fresh coat without all of the nicks and marks can make the room feel so clean.
If your room looks drab and dull, you can add a touch of bright colors to enlighten the room and try some textures in painting as well.
Don't forget the paint sheen - this can make a huge difference.
Flat paint has a matte finish. It doesn't reflect light and is good at hiding bumps and nicks on the wall.
Satin paint (sometimes called eggshell), has a slight shine, and it lasts longer and is more stain resistant than flat.
Semi gloss paint has more luster than satin paint and is easy to clean. It's best if you think you may be scrubbing the walls.
Gloss paint is hard and shiny and hides. It's most stain resistant, but it enhances imperfections on the wall surface that it is used. It is usually used for base boards, trim and cabinets.
4. Aromatherapy
Now that you have everything looking so great, buy a few scented candles to increase the spa appeal. Or go flameless with a plug-in oil warmer in a clean scent to really make this your escape!
Once you are done with remodeling and the recreation of your bathroom, indulge in a nice long bubble bath and pamper yourself.
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