January is Bathroom Safety Month and Brevard Medical Equipment knows just how important safety in the bathroom is to our customers.  Studies show that about 640 people 15 years old and older have visits to the ER every day because of bathroom relates injuries! That’s 640 every day!

Bathrooms are filled with moisture and water, they often have slick flooring, there are many hard surfaces (toilets, tubs, counter tops) and they are used many times a day and night, so the odds of getting hurt in that room are pretty high. While there is no way to avoid all falls and injuries in the bathroom, there are many products available at Brevard Medical Equipment that can make your bathroom safer and reduce the risk of injury.

Grab bars are a simple and affordable option and provide added safety in the bathroom. These bars are secured to the wall and come in various sizes and even colors and looks. More importantly, these bars are designed for safety. These bars are NOT towel bars and should not be used for that purpose in the same way that towel bars should never be used as grabs bars.  Grab bars can be installed near the toilet area to make standing and sitting easier and safer. They can be installed near the shower and tub area to make entering and exiting a tub safer and prevent falls. They can also be installed near the sink and vanity for people who may use a wheelchair, but may stand to use the sink or mirror. The grab bars are easy to install, but we still recommend they be installed by people familiar with installation or construction to ensure they are done correctly.

Toilet safety rails are another easy to install option. These rails are basically arms that are added around the toilet to give a person more support as they are sitting or standing up. Rubber feet and hand grips mean that these rails are non-slip. Another simple solution to a big problem!

Ask a professional from Brevard Medical Equipment about either of these items today and stay tuned for more bath safety ideas in our next blog.