Bathroom Items
- Onamor
- Jul 12, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Bathroom Items
Here are some of the products I put in place in our bathroom. As mentioned previously, they worked until they didn't and I had to adjust.
There are more tips at the bottom, but always remove clutter. Keep it simple.
If you'd like to see exactly how I set up our home, along with the things that worked, the things that didn't, and how I adapted as dementia progressed, you'll find it all in my caregiving planning handbook. You can also learn more on my How I Can Help page.
Bright Toilet Seats: As dementia progresses, white toilet seats can blend in with the surroundings, making it difficult for your loved one to see and use the toilet correctly. A bright-colored toilet seat can help distinguish the toilet from other objects, like a basic chair.
NOTE: Green and blue are also recommended for someone with dementia.
Standard Plus Toilet Seat - Alz product UK store - comes comes in a choice of 3 distinctive colours, both provide contrast alongside the whites of a bathroom or toilet.
Check size and style before you buy.
Red Round Toilet Seat Natural Wood Toilet Seat - USA: make sure you choose the correct one as they come in round or Elongated.
This one fits ROUND toilet seats.
Check size and style before you buy.
Adjustable Toilet Safety Rails, Toilet Bar for Elderly Adults - there are a lot of these on the market for the elderly and they are ideal for anyone with mobility issues.
Check size and style before you buy.
Raised Toilet Seat with Handles
this 4" raised toilet seat with handles is ideal for people with difficulties to sit down or get up from the toilet, people with hip or knee pain as well as people with reduced mobility
Check size and style before you buy.
RED Toilet Frame with Seat. Got a 2 in 1 here from the Alz Products store - RED and with a frame. It's pricey, but if it works - ideal. Some of my contacts had great luck with this one. Alternatively, I purchased the red toilet seat and separate grab bars as i could use those in other areas.
Check size and style before you buy.
Grab Rails
I actually have a separate page for grab rails. They became invaluable!
I had a lot of glass doors, which is why I mostly invested in the 'no drilling' grips. However, you can also purchase the style that you drill into walls. (I did use the drill type for the garage walls)
The suction grab rails must be checked regularly. Please, please ensure they are secure or have someone else check them (if you are long-distance) to prevent them from coming loose.
Shower Chairs for Elderly, Wide Frame Shower Stool with Anti-Skid Rubber Feet
Shower Chair: Ensure a shower chair is available, and remember that assistance is necessary during showers.
Other of my bathroom products:
No Rinse Shampoo Caps: There are many sellers, but this is the one I purchased. What are these and why? Dementia—that's why (for my purchase). Showering will become difficult. They may not like the feel of water on their head, and then you get desperate and don’t know what to do. So, you take this microwaveable cap, make sure it’s not too hot, then place it over their head, massage gently, remove it, and towel dry gently. Clean hair!
Full Body Cleansing Wet Wipes For Adults: These came in handy in between showers. Your loved one may need help. I'd make sure to be there or have a carer present so that they do not get flushed.
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