Strategic Placement Grab Bars in the Bathroom for Optimal Safety

Medical professionals, including doctors, home health workers, physical therapists and nurses all agree that grab bars are the first line of defense against unexpected falls and are very important in maintaining optimal physical health for the elderly or those with disabilities. However, according to Mr. Grab Bar of Boynton Beach it is important that they are placed strategically to best address the individual’s needs.

In the bathroom alone there are at least three common locations where grab bars can be most effective as empowering bathroom safety devices. The first location is at the entrance to the shower stall, especially in a bathtub enclosure to assist with stepping over the side of the bathtub. This bars should be 12 − 18 inches in length and should be placed vertically at the entrance to help with exiting and entering.

The next most important place is beside the toilet to help with transitioning from sitting to standing and vice versa. This bar can be used in conjunction with a 3 in 1 commode for those with more serious mobility issues.

Finally a bar placed diagonally against the back wall of the shower stall assists with bathing.

Please follow the Boynton Beach Grab Bars blog for more advice, tips and information regarding bathroom safety and grab bar installations!