10 Elements of Safe, Functional Bathrooms
In a senior living facility, the bathroom is arguably the most important space to providers and their residents. Studies show that most incidents and falls occur in the bathroom. The independence, hygiene, dignity, and safety that occur in the bathroom are all crucial. That’s why it’s so important to create an environment that supports aging over time and promotes independence for seniors.
Here are 10 key elements to making a safe, comfortable, and pleasant bathroom environment.
1. LIGHTING. The amount of lighting the elderly need increases due to changes in aging eyes. Often, mature adults are most disoriented in the…