Making Your Homes Senior-Proof: Shower Chairs and Seating for Elderly
We often think of our home as our sanctuary where we are safe and away from harm. It is the last place that can be harmful for us. Unfortunately, homes may not be as safe as we think they are. There is also danger lurking in some corners of the home. Just like when you have toddlers, all furniture edges are potential danger to your toddler, so you have to baby proof your homes to protect them and ensure their safety. This is also true when you have seniors at home. Stay-at-home seniors face quiet a number of potential dangers when they move around the house; most of the time we take these dangers for granted. The bathroom is one of the most dangerous places for seniors at home – wet floors, surfaces that are slippery, low toilets, and even the size of the bathroom are among the potential harm bringers for seniors at home. https://www.newsusa.com/articles/article/preventing-senior-falls-starts-in-the-bathroom.aspx reports that 80 percent of falling accidents in seniors ha