The bathroom with a shower tray: safety, products and autonomy for the user

1) It has a rim, which makes access difficult.

2) It can be of different sizes.

3) Screen or curtain?

4) Anti-slip or smooth floor?

1- As it contains a rim, we will never be able to access it with a bathroom chair with wheels, given the risk involved in having to lift said chair in order to enter and overcome the "obstacle"*.

2- It is essential to have the measurements of the plate, both inside and looking at the screen. This will make it much easier for us to choose the correct product and we will avoid having a product that is too large and unwieldy in that small space if that were the case.

3- Let's think that the screen has openings of a certain width (door or slide) and we must know that measurement so that it is easy to introduce the product inside. Likewise, in some cases, the screen can reduce the actual space of the dish. With a curtain everything is much simpler.

4- It is very important that the floor is non-slip or that we have a rubber mat attached to prevent falls. No systems that are loose or can be released by dragging our feet or the product we use to shower.

Series of seats specially designed to be used in the bathroom. Its extendable legs allow you to adjust the height of the seat and its rubber tips provide it with great stability as it is non-slip. Made of aluminum and plastic, they are totally stainless and very light. The seats have integrated drains and handles to improve hygiene and safety. For example, the triangular stool, indicated for post-hip surgery, since it prevents flexion at 90º, and provides a stable and safe seat.

Folding shower seats fixed to the wall, ideal for shower trays with little surface. They have the advantage that they take up very little space and if they are collapsible, they can be folded down so that another person can use the shower standing up. They need to be at the right height, so that the feet rest completely on the floor of the shower so that the person is stable. Some models have armrests that increase stability.

If the person needs an assistant, they are difficult seats to use, because the back and head are stuck to the wall and hygiene is more difficult.

Seats must be installed on a firm and secure wall. The plugs and screws must be appropriate and their choice, as well as the installation of the seat, must be carried out by qualified personnel. We recommend always using stainless steel hardware. The maximum load depends on the correct installation and the condition of the wall, so we specify the maximum load only as a guide.

It is essential to shower safely and independently, always accompany these chairs with a bathroom bar that meets our needs.