In honor of National Bath Safety Month, we wanted to share our expertise on things to keep in mind when bathing your loved one.
1. Use a non-slip shower/bath mat inside the tub/shower.
2. Install grab-bars (we recommend not using the suction ones).
3. Remove slippery throw rugs from outside of the shower to avoid slipping when they go in and out of the shower or tub. If there is a rug, use a liner or gripper to secure it.
4. Use a shower chair if balance is an issue or if they experience dizziness
On Lok has an amazing team of medical professionals to assist with not only bathing, but hair, hand, and nail care, shaving, light house work, skin care and much more. Speak to your team at On Lok if you are interested in adding these services to your health care plan.
