Bathroom remodeling Bathing and showering are important for healthy.
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this is the next priority. Providing accommodations that allow one to
bath themselves helps them keep their dignity and independence. Bath
tubs are dangerous due to difficulties with entry/exit and slippery wet
surfaces. Walk-in and roll-in barrier-free showers are the safest and
easiest to use and are highly recommended. Due to water flow and proper
water protection it is necessary to remove existing bath walls and
flooring to lower drains and install water-protection materials. New
showers can be built using water-proof drywall and ceramic tile or
pre-fabricated fiberglass units. Grab bars will need to be installed
and adjustable hand-held shower heads are very helpful and easy to use
since they can be adjusted to the user's height. If a major bathroom
remodel is not affordable or if there are space limitations then bath
transfer seats or bathtubs with door openings are viable alternatives.
An accessible vanity and/or sink is another area that will need
modification especially if the user is in a wheelchair. An ADA approved
18" commode can be installed and some companies manufacture 3" thick
commodes seats to accomplish the same height requirement. See our
section on
bathrooms for more information.
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