Bath Safety
Approximately 80 percent of
home accidents occur
in the bathroom,
but most of those accidents can
be prevented with the right
safety products. That statistic
demonstrates that there is plenty
of opportunity for a provider to
grow its business by stocking
bathroom safety products.
The key is to offer a wide array
of solutions that can fit clients’
unique needs. Talk to the patient
or caregiver to get a solid sense of
the challenges and situation.
Because bathing is universal
and the Baby Boomer demographic
increasingly needs these
solutions, the retail appeal of
bath safety is clear. But that also
means big box stores are now
part of the competition and they
aren’t shy about discounting.
To compete, HME retailers
need to lean hard on their reputation
for being knowledgeable,
convenient, personalized service
and quality products. To help you
maintain your expertise, here
are some new and bedrock bath
safety product offerings:
Dignity Lifts
Bidet Toilet Lift WL1
Toilet lift incorporates a fully featured bidet
Seated on the warmed toilet seat, users can
push a button and be lowered effortlessly
to a low toilet height. After they complete
toileting, the bidet will cleanse them with
three levels of pressure and adjustable
water temperature. They can even aim the
bidet nozzle to the right spot for men and
for women. After drying with the WL1’s
blow-dryer, users push a button to rise back
to their feet. Toilet lifts prevent falls, but
if something did go wrong and they need
assistance, the WL1 has an alarm button
that is loud enough to alert anyone nearby
that there is trouble. The Dignity Lifts Bidet
Toilet Lift - WL1 will retail for $2,999 and will
be available this Spring.
MHI Safe-er-Grip
Safe-er-Grip All White 12 Suction Cup Balance Assist Bar
Bath and shower balance assist bar offers onestep safety
The Safe-er-Grip All White 12” Suction Cup Balance Assist Bar provides
instant attachment
consists of a one-step
approach with
an easy locking mechanism. The suction
cup design works on any non-porous, flat
surface, including tile, glass, acrylic and
metal, allowing users to place the grab
bar where they need it most. No tools are
required, and all bars include a non-slip
grip handle and extra thick suction cups for
durability.
Serena Seat Pro
Shower chair combines designer looks with safety
The Serena Seat Pro combines luxury,
comfort, beauty, and safety. For many users,
the Serena Seat will become the centerpiece
of their bathroom sanctuary upgrade.
Using bamboo for the wood panels and an
aluminum frame, the seat is a durable in-shower seating solution.
With a range of frame finishes and bamboo panel stains, the Serena
Seat Pro works with many bathroom designs and styles.
Leckey
Firefly GottaGo
Toilet seat eases toileting for special needs kids
Maker of pediatric postural and
mobility supports Leckey (a part
of Sunrise Medical Group) has
unveiled the Firefly GottaGo, a
toilet seat designed with a unique
squat posture to make toileting
easier anytime and anywhere.
The Firefly range of products is
inspired by “special needs family
participation” and is aimed at
children with special needs aged
1 to 16 years. The new addition,
GottaGo, is lightweight, sturdy
and portable, and features a
“warm-touch” contoured seat
that incorporates a “hug-like” fit to encourage an optimal forward-leaning
squat position that relaxes the muscles of the bladder and
bowel.
Oatey Co.
QuickDrain Shower Bench
Bench balances style with universal design and accessibility
- The 100 percent recycled
bench accommodates the
ADA standards for height and
exceeds ADA weight guidelines
of 250 pounds.
- Available in three
configurations: a rectangle
bench and large or small corner
bench options.
- Each bench comes ready to
assemble with no framing
required, and mechanical
fasteners or anchors are
required for installation.
Bridge Medical
Telescoping Pivot Grip
Portable grab bar offers endless installation options
- Two adjustable sizes: Medium
(22 in. to 27 in.) and Large (27 in.
to 32 in.)
- Pivoting ends allow for
installation options such as
stretching across corners, inside
of a bathtub or across nonparallel
surfaces.
- Can be used at home or while
traveling; lifetime warranty.
SuperPole with SuperBar
Floor-to-ceiling safety pole secures in place with tension fit
- SuperBar offers support that
goes in front of the user to make
it easier them to get up from a
seated position.
- SuperBar lifts, pivots and locks
in eight 45-degree positions
around the pole.
- The SuperPole is made out of
alloy steel, and comes in regular
size and bariatric supporting
between 300 and 450 lbs.
Maddak / SP Ableware
SP Ableware Sliding/Rotating Transfer Bench
Transfer bench nixes need to step over the side of tub
- Sliding feature lets users
smoothly move across the
bench and reduces stress on a
caregiver’s back.
- Rotating swivel top allows for
easier transfers into the tub and
greater accessibility.
- Exclusive quick-change leg
design makes adjusting the seat
height simple (from 16 to 23 in.).
Clarke Health Care Products Inc.
BathMobile
Modular shower commode chair moves and travels easy
- Easily rolled around the home
and can be quickly disassembled
for traveling and available
carry bag holds chair and accessory
cushions and pails.
- Lightweight plastic construction
with optional commode pails,
seat, back and arm cushions.
- Chair is height-adjustable, with
rotating seat and flip-up arms,
and rolls into shower stalls or
over a toilet up to 17.5 in. high.
MHI Safe-er-Grip
MHI Safe-er-Grip
Suction cup balance assist bar goes on any flat surface
MHI Safe-er-Grip is home to the design of
the original suction cup balance assist bar.
Now with 16 items, including balance assist
bars and bathroom accessories, the original
12- and 16-in. bars are available in white,
chrome and white-grey hybrid, making this
bar the perfect addition to any bathroom
area. The suction cup design of our products
makes it possible for them to be placed on
any smooth, flat, non-porous surface. They
are easy to attach, remove and relocate.