Bathroom Safety Essentials

Higher seat with arm rests makes sit-to-stand much safer.

Stable seating during showering reduces falls.

• Balance & fall prevention
• Post-stroke fatigue

Grab bars for shower and toilet — critical fall prevention. Available in permanent (stud-mounted) and temporary (suction) options.

A mat designed for use in showers or bathtubs to provide a slip-resistant surface.

Confirm safe water temperature.

Flexible and self-adhering bandage wrap for light support, compression, or securing dressings during hand therapy, rehabilitation, or daily activities.

Sterile gauze pads for wound dressing, cleaning, and protection as part of first aid and general medical care.

Self-adhesive silicone sheets designed to reduce the appearance of scars from surgeries, injuries, C-sections, and burns by providing a moist healing environment and gentle compression.

Reinforced frame and wider seat — stable transfers for higher weight needs.

• Balance & fall prevention
• Left-side weakness (hemiparesis)

Bridge board across tub wall — slide transfer without standing in tub.

• Balance & fall prevention
• Left-side weakness (hemiparesis)

Sturdy rails that bolt directly to the wall beside the toilet, providing stable push-up points for sit-to-stand.

• Balance & fall prevention
• Left-side weakness (hemiparesis)

Sturdy vertical grab bar installed beside the toilet — aids in standing up and sitting down.

Full-coverage rubber mat with suction cups — covers more floor area.

Hands-free soap — fewer drops and less grip needed on bottles.

Tools and guides for planning and marking grab bar placement, including stud finding and height measurement.

• Balance & fall prevention
• Left-side weakness (hemiparesis)

Low transition strip for curbless or low-curb shower retrofits.

• Balance & fall prevention
• Reducing fall risk at home

Adjustable height handheld shower head on a slide bar, ideal for making showering more accessible while seated or standing.

• Balance & fall prevention
• Post-stroke fatigue

Provide wider, higher-capacity seated bathing support when needed.

Raise a low chair to make sit-to-stand transfers easier.

Provide seated shoe changes and reduce clutter near the door.

Add vertical transfer support where wall-mounted bars are not practical.

Help caregivers assist transfers and walking with safer body mechanics.

Support sit-to-stand transfers for users who need powered assistance.

Add traction inside the tub or shower pan without using a loose mat.

Support caregiver-assisted walking or transfers with multiple handholds.

Improve comfort and support during longer seated bathing routines.

Reduce wet floor risk outside the shower or tub.

Safety grab bar for support in bathrooms, showers, and other areas requiring fall prevention. Provides a a secure handhold.

Raise low recliners that are difficult to stand from.

Support sit-to-stand and pivot transfers for individuals with mobility challenges near a bed, chair, or toilet.

A shower caddy that installs without drilling, helping keep essential bathing items within easy reach for individuals who may have difficulty bending or reaching.

Reduce scald risk when sensation, cognition, or reaction time is impaired.

Raise low sofas to reduce transfer effort.

Reduce twisting during car transfers for users with limited mobility.

Raise an elongated toilet seat to reduce transfer effort.

Assists with seated transfers, making pivoting easier and reducing strain on users and caregivers.

Support assisted transfers when caregiver training and equipment are appropriate.

A soft, removable cushion or pad designed to add comfort and pressure relief to an existing toilet seat.

Foam cover for tub rim where you step or pivot.

Wall or lanyard shower button that is a component of a home medical alert system.

Motion-lit toilet bowl or path light for night bathroom trips.

Support seated transfers with handholds when recommended by OT/PT.

Adds armrests around an existing toilet without replacing.

Safer transfers in and out of the tub.

Sit-down showering with control — works with shower chair.

Adjust shower head height without drilling.

Allows users to control water flow or shut off water at the shower head.

Reach feet and back without bending.

Waterproof Hand Cast Cover Shower for hand therapy, recovery, accessibility, or daily task support.

Waterproof cast protector for wrist and hand, designed to keep casts, bandages, and dressings dry during showering or bathing.

Reusable Bandage Protector Sleeve for hand therapy, recovery, accessibility, or daily task support.

Disposable nitrile gloves for general purpose use, hand protection during therapy, recovery, accessibility, or daily tasks.

Medical Tape Hypoallergenic for hand therapy, recovery, accessibility, or daily task support.

Assorted finger bandages to protect minor cuts, scrapes, and wounds on fingers.

Scar treatment gel for reducing the appearance of scars from injuries, surgery, or burns, supporting skin healing and cosmetic improvement.

Reusable gloves designed to enhance the absorption of hand creams, lotions, or moisturizers, providing deep hydration for dry hands.

Long handled bathing sponge assists with washing hard-to-reach areas for hand therapy, recovery, accessibility, or daily bathing support.

Folds flat against the wall — saves space in small showers.

Toilet-mounted sprayer for hygiene when wiping is difficult.

Combines a horizontal grab bar and toilet paper holder in one mount.

Freestanding arms around toilet — push up without wall grab bars.

Provides support for safe toilet transfers; conveniently folds up against the wall for space-saving and caregiver access.

• Balance & fall prevention
• Reducing fall risk at home

Adds 3–5 in. height without armrests — pairs with wall rails or a safety frame.

One chair for versatile use: beside the bed, over the toilet, or as a shower chair.

• Balance & fall prevention
• Reducing fall risk at home

Compact stool for small showers — less bulk than a chair with back.

Wash your back with ease. Designed for extended reach in the shower or bath.

Bridges tub wall and seat — slide transfers with less lifting for caregiver and survivor.

• Balance & fall prevention
• Left-side weakness (hemiparesis)

Provide a bedside handhold for repositioning and bed transfers.

Help caregivers keep bathroom floors dry without bending.

Store bathing items within reach without drilling for renter-friendly setups.

Support hygiene with reduced bending or one-handed wiping difficulty.

Replace soft or low seating with a stable chair that supports transfers.

Create a stable support path in a long hallway when clinically appropriate.

Support hygiene with reduced reaching or wiping difficulty.

Support dependent transfers when recommended by clinicians and caregivers are trained.

Reduce sliding during bed positioning and transfers.

Pair with a compatible lift for users who cannot safely transfer manually.

Reduce twisting during chair or car transfers.

Fit shower seating height to the survivor's transfer ability.

Add compact seated bathing support when space is limited.

Quick-dry cushion for shower chair seats.

Support repeated sit-to-stand transfers when appropriate for the user's strength.

Reduce caregiver strain during bed repositioning.

Padded covers for commode chair armrests to enhance comfort and provide cushioning.

Keep toilet supplies reachable without twisting or standing.

Raise a round toilet seat to reduce sit-to-stand strain.

Support seated transfers when recommended by OT/PT.