Making a Decision on Where to Install Grab Bars
In order to make the best decision on where to place each grab bar to most effectively address bathroom safety and prevent falls, it is important to hire a professional grab bar installation specialist.
Mr. Grab Bar of Boynton Beach, the most highly recommended grab bar installation specialist in Boynton Beach has give us the low down on which locations are most common and important in fall prevention.
The first location is a vertical bar with a length of 12 − 18 inches placed at the entrance to the shower stall. It is useful in assisting with both entering and exiting the shower stall and is very important when the shower is within a bath tub enclosure. Stepping over the side of the bathtub is not an easy task for someone with mobility issues or a disability. The alternative of a walk-in tub is a much more expensive solution than just a simple grab bar and can easily be avoided.
The second location that is usually addressed is against the back wall of the shower stall with a diagonally or horizontally placed grab bar, usually 24 − 36 inches in length. This bar is effective in assisting the individual with bathing as well as getting up and down from a shower chair.
The third location is beside the toilet to assist with getting up from and sitting down onto the toilet. It is a common location for a fall to occur.