Are you taking care of an elderly loved one at home? Or are you planning to take care of your aging parent in your home? Make sure that your place is safe for them.

The bathroom is one of the areas in your house that has hazardous tendencies for your elderly family member. The wet floor and tiles can be difficult for them to walk on. You can do something to prevent slips and falls at home. Consider these tips for preventing bathroom hazards for your senior loved one:

1. Install accessible toilet.
   Seniors have weak knees. Having them walk up and down the stairs can be harmful to them. Transfer their toilet to a location at home where they don't need to go up or down. Construct it in a very accessible way. Don't build it too high or they might fall; don't build it too low or their knees will suffer. Provide a certain level of elevation so that they can sit down and get up easily by sliding slowly.
2. Install safe shower accessories.
   When your loved one needs to shower, ensure that the bathroom is safe for them to stay in. Showering can be done without any assistance. But you have to provide grab bars for them to hold on so that they can safely stand or walk in and out of the room. Provide non-slip Soft Surfacing Materials for secure footing as the wet floor can cause them to slip.
3. Install bright covers on bathroom glass doors.
   If your bathrooms have glass doors, make sure that you put up bright covers on the doors. This prevents accidental bumping. The elderly people have declining vision. They may not see clearly if the glass doors are open or closed. When they bump on the door, they may fall or be injured in the process.
4. Install safety surfacing pads on the flooring.
   It will be your best option to install safe surface padding all over your house and not just at the bathroom. At Play Surface Distribution, we aim to provide safety in your flooring. We want you to ensure the safety of your aging loved one at home. Keeping them free from falls and injuries at home is a sure way to do it.
5. Install safe and secure walking areas. If there are parts in the walking areas at home that can easily cause tripping, take them out right away. Most carpets and rugs curl at the corner. These curls can cause bumps at the walking spots which will prove unsafe for your senior loved one. To find safer flooring option, you can ask us at Play Surface Distribution since we are a Playground Surfacing for Playground Safety Distributor.

Promote home safety for your aging loved one at home. Whether at the bathroom or all over your place, ensuring a safe walking area for your beloved will go a long way for their safety. Ask us about our services at Play Surface Distribution through 833-264-4681.