In specific shower cubicles. you can be capable of getting more support by fixing a horizontal rail on the wall opposite the shower seat, positioned at an approximate height of one meter above the floor. If you prefer a vertical rail here, the lower end should be fixed at 80 centimeters above the floor. Keep in mind that, to provide enough support, the distance between the rail and the shower front seat needs to be less than 55 centimeters.
Always consider your personal needs.
The above descriptions provide basic guidelines for bathroom design. They’re based on building regulations and generic recommendations when the user is unknown, but it’s worth remembering that everybody is best and you need to consider personal requirements, and individual factors such as your height, when deciding the exact position of support fittings. Finally, it is about what works for certain measurements, your routine, and the house environment.
Grab bars should be mounted to wall studs.
Grab bars offer stability for you when using a tub, shower, and toilet. A grab bar needs to be capable of supporting a person weighing up to 250 pounds. The weight, height, and capability of users should be considered when selecting products. In general, grab bars are installed 33-36 inches from the shower floor. The location, height, position of the bar may be adjusted for users. Talk with your contractor about the good options for installation since grab bars are installed vertically, horizontally, or at an angle and must be installed in wall studs.
Grab bars should be positioned where they assist users in preventing slips or falls.
Grab bars help for preventing the user from slipping and help the user to move more simply without help from others.
Tub and Shower Combinations.
You can install grab bars on the back wall and control wall of the shower stall. The ADA suggests that 2 bars be installed on the back wall, one 8-10 inches from the tub rim and the other parallel to it 33-36 inches from the base of the tub.
Walk-in Showers.
Grab bars need to be installed on a back wall, sidewall, and on a side wall near a shower seat if there’s one in the shower stall.
Tubs.
Several of the stylish tubs, like free-standing tubs, tubs with decks, and sunken tubs do not have built-in grab bars but homeowners consider their comfort and safety when choosing these kinds of fixtures for their bathrooms. Grab bars can be installed near the rims on every side of the tub and near controls to help users maintain their balance when stepping in and out of the tub.
Should I have rails installed in my shower?
Yes, it is good to install rails in showers because it will help older people to go in the bathroom with great ease, and it also has various benefits.
Health Benefits
The fear of falling and getting hurt keeps you from doing many things involving taking a bath. Seniors can become reluctant to bathe and shower because they do not want to run the risk of getting hurt. Poor hygiene can make infections and skin issues. It is essential for overall better health as we get older to bathe twice a week at the least. Installing grab bars in the shower will give you the confidence and stability that you should bathe daily, decreasing the chance of infections. The shower and bathtub are not the places where falls happen. Sitting down and getting off the toilet cause you to take a tumble as well. Sometimes, it is because we’re getting older and our balance is not as better as it once was. Other risk factors can be caused by dehydration and medication that cause dizziness or light-headedness if you get up too fast.
Independence and Confidence
Being capable of living in the house and maintain your independence as long as possible is necessary. It is difficult to feel like you are losing life quality by having to ask family and friends for help with things you did not want help with before. But little changes like adding grab bars to the bathroom will prolong the independence and then your life quality and freedom continue. Grab bars are a relatively inexpensive way to make bathing simple letting you take care of your hygiene yourself and not have to ask for help to do that either.
Versatility
Grab bars have a simple design but are versatile and an efficient way to be safe in the bathroom. There are 3 different kinds of grab bars vertical, diagonal, horizontal. Vertical grab bars are easy to grip, help with limited balance, and are easy to utilize for people with arthritis. Due to the direction though, vertical grab bars offer less wall coverage when you are walking than other grab bars. Horizontal grab bars let you rotate the body, are sturdy when you pull yourself up to stand, and make it simple for getting in or out of a wheelchair and into a tub. They’re limited to a fixed height, so that is a downside. They make it uncomfortable for arthritis sufferers due to the way they have to contort wrists.