What our Occupational Therapists say...
Absolutely. One of the most common places to fall or slip at home is your bathroom, which is why we offer such a wide range of disabled bathroom equipment, bathing aids and bath accessories that are ideal for both the elderly and disabled.
The products within our bathroom aids section have been designed to help keep you steady on your feet and make bathing safer, yet still enjoyable, particularly for those who are older or living with a condition such as:
- Arthritis
- Sciaticaor other back pain
- Joint pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Respiratory problems such asCOPD
- Muscle weakness or pain
- Incontinence
- Anginaor other heart disease
- Multiple Sclerosis,Parkinson’sor other neurological conditions
Most people like to bathe at least once a day, not only to keep clean but to relax and also ease pain, so having the right bathroom aids can make this activity much easier and more enjoyable.
Preventing falls is key to reducing fractures and other injuries which can severely affect your independence in carrying out daily activities. For that reason, you’ll find a number of bathroom aids on our site which can steady you and give you extra support and confidence when bathing.
Temporary bathroom aids, such as aSuction Grab BarorFolding Shower Stool,are lightweight and easy to transport – making them ideal when staying overnight at a hotel or friends house. More permanent variations, such as awall mounted fixed grab railor awall mounted shower seatcan be fitted for long term use at home.
Our bathroom products also cater for a wide ranging level of need – fromlong handled bathing aids,specifically designed for the elderly, who find it difficult to reach their toes or back, tochanging benchesfor people who are supported by a carer to dress after bathing or showering anddisabled washing aidsthat can ease the strain when having your hair washed.
We know how to best tend to our customers’ varied needs. Not only do we offer top quality bathing aids in a range of styles and sizes to suit your preferences, we also ensure affordability.
Additionally, and perhaps most significantly, all our customers can take advantage of our free product advice line which is operated by our team of Occupational Therapists (OTs). OTs are healthcare professionals who, as part of their training, specialise in helping you to live as independently and safely as possible at home. If you’re at all unsure which bathroom aids would best suit your needs, you can call us on0345 121 8111and discuss your options with one of our professional, experienced and friendly OTs.
Our vast range of bathroom aids means you’re likely to find the equipment you need – whether you’re a healthcare professional seeking the right product for a patient, an unpaid carer looking on behalf of a loved one, or you are living with a disability which means you need a little extra support at home.
Falls are the largest cause of emergency hospital admissions for older people and often make a considerable impact on independent living. Our bathroom aids for the elderly, includingtoilet support railsto avoid overbalancing andshower seatsto help stop slippages, are a simple and affordable way to help prevent falls.
We also offer a range of bath aids for the disabled, who have assistance from a carer to bathe.The Chiltern Shower Trolleylets a carer to shower a child or smaller person safely, while aPressalit Nursing/Changing Benchprevents awkward bending for the carer and enables them to help dry then dress their patient after bathing.
Healthcare Pro offers a huge range of bathing aids, washing aids for the disabled, accessories and equipment to choose from, which can help to:
- Improve stability and movement around your bathroom, which can help you maintain your independence and confidence
- Make washing more comfortable thanks to products such aslong handled bathing aids
- Offer sleek and discreet help as some aids can sit alongside regular bathroom furniture without standing out
Our bathroom aids have always been, and continue to be, very popular within our range of daily living products. This is largely because everybody wants to be able to wash regularly and safely. Being able to bathe and wash easily at home or on holiday enables us to go out, meet up with friends and family and join in social activities with confidence - enjoying life to the full!
Remember, if you have any questions regarding the bathing aids we offer, or would like some more guidance about products which would best suit your needs, please call our free Expert Advice Service on0345 121 8111and speak with one of our Occupational Therapists.
