Bathroom Improvements for Seniors

Here are some helpful changes you can make in a senior's home to make activity safer and more accessible:

• Risers for toilet seats
• Grab bars for the bathroom near the toilet and shower
• Hand-held shower head
• Bath bench
• Walk-in bathtub or shower
• Adequate lighting throughout the home, including night lights
• Medicine organizer or alarmed dispenser
• Medicine droppers and spoons
• Single-lever faucets for kitchen and bathrooms
• Appliances with easy-to-use controls and automatic shut-off capabilities
• Lift chairs for those who have difficulty getting in and out of a seated position