Home Bathroom Modifications Toronto for Seniors & Disabilities
Increase your safety and peace of mind in your bathroom
Home bathroom modifications are physical changes made
to one’s bathroom to accommodate the changing needs of seniors or those with disabilities.
The bathroom poses the greatest fall risk for seniors and those with disabilities, as they are typically small and often have many slippery surfaces. As we age, our mobility and physical strength diminish and many aspects of a bathroom that were once functional become difficult to maneuver.
A variety of home bathroom modifications are available to increase the safety of completing basic daily living activities in your home. Modifications can be as simple as changing water faucet handles from knobs to levers or as comprehensive as replacing the shower or bathtub with something more accessible.
Home bathroom modifications to help you with your basic daily activities
Although not a comprehensive list, here are some of the home bathroom modifications available:
- Easy use fixtures – oversized or lowered light switches and levers replacing sink faucet
- Roll in showers – large tiled area for easy access
- Bath lift chairs – safely lower into and rise out of your bathtub
- Transfer benches – get in and out of showers and bathtubs with little or no assistance
- Walk in tubs – bathtub with door to allow for easy entry
- Night light – to increase safety when going to bathroom at night
- Grab bars – to assist persons in preventing falls and improving mobility near toilet and in shower
- Raised support toilet seat – increases stability and balance
- Widened doorways – to accommodate for wheelchairs and walkers
- Shower chairs
All home bathroom modifications are custom to fit your home and individual needs.
