Handicap Bathroom Layout Ideas

Following on from my post on handicap shower accessories I want to take a look at some handicap bathroom layout ideas that I had in mind. The reason is there are plenty of things you need to think about when designing a purpose built bathroom for someone with disabilities and you don't wanna mess it up, cause once its done, its done.

See, once you built it, there's no going back unless your a glutton for punishment and like re-doing stuff. Except a bathroom is a load of work and as I said, once its done, its done.

First thing you need to get right is the layout of the room. Now if your starting with a blank canvas then its a lot easier than a room with stuff already in. So if you can do it, clear all the stuff out a your bathroom and that makes life easier. Then you can measure up and draw it out on a few sheets of graph paper. Graph paper is great for designing rooms cause you can put stuff where you think it would go best, then if there's something you don't like, you can just draw it again. Its much cheaper than getting a load of stuff for real and setting it all out in the room only to find that something don't fit right or there ain't enough room to get a wheelchair past two pieces of furniture.

So once you got the plan all laid out rightly, then you can order your stuff and put it in for real. The most important part about designing a handicap bathroom layout is making sure the person who is gonna use it can get in there easy with a wheelchair and get past all the stuff without it being hard. So wide gaps are important between furniture.

The handicap shower, as I said in the last post needs to be big with easy access for a wheelchair and plenty of grab rails in all the right places so the user feels safe and is safe!

A vanity unit needs to be low level with room enough under it so a wheelchair user can get close with the front of the chair under so the user don't have to lead too far forward and its uncomfortable to use.

The toilet also needs to be at the right level for easy transfer from wheelchair to toilet seat and back again, with rails there for support.

Towel racks need to be at low level too so the user can easily get to them and same goes for any storage cabinets for toiletries and stuff.

The floor has to be tiled to cope with water spills and a drain to take away any water accidents so the place don't get waterlogged. You need to figure the lights to be bright and leave no shadow areas. Mirrors need to be the right height too.

All in all, the handicap bathroom layout is real important that you get it right to start off with so the user gets a good experience using the facility.

Jake
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Handicap Shower Accessories

Now getting away from the health tips for awhile, I want to move into the topic of the handicapped, or folks with disabilities. There's plenty of them in my town and they get about mostly in wheelchairs or mobility scooters but that's not gonna be the topic of this post here. In fact I want to look at the bathroom in a house and how it can be developed into something better with some handicap shower accessories to give the shower some more accessibility while making it a place you wanna use.

There's plenty of stuff you can get to improve a regular shower, but when you talk about a handicap shower, you're talking a whole new ball game.

For starters, the kind of shower that is of more use to folks with disabilities has to be wider than a regular enclosure with plenty of grab rails and preferably a handicap shower seat cause most folks with disabilities can't stand up in a shower, or if they can, it can't be for too long and there is a greater risk of them falling.

So you're looking more at stuff like heavy duty curtains and poles to support them cause these are better at keeping the water in where it should be and they don't get mold, they're tear resistant, stain resistant and all sorts not least of they're long lasting!

Shower chairs or stools need to be of strong construction and be able to take plenty of weight, cause remember plenty of folks with disabilities are overweight cause they can't get no exercise in like regular folks. So when they sit they need to know that the chair ain't gonna break on them and cause them an accident or nothing.

Other stuff like extra grab rails always come in handy, plus soap and toiletries racks that can be fitted low down for easy access. Its all about making the shower a welcoming place for anyone and the right accessories can really make all the difference.

Jake
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Fit For Health Tips 6

Hey there once again folks. Jake is back rockin' and a rollin' with this here Fit For blog of mine. Here's the sixth helping of my good health tips and fitness ideas that'll make you think some more about what your doing and what your eating that makes you healthy or unhealthy.

Look For Substitute Foods.

No matter what youre' thinking right now, do not go reaching for all the great brands that you already see, know and love immediately, or at least not without thinking about it first. Sure, everyone knows that eggs are "good" for you, but why don't you consider using something like low calorie egg substitutes instead? In fact, plenty of restaurants will allow you to order those lower calorie foods where they're available. There really are countless "lower calorie" alternatives available when it comes to all kinds of food for you to want to try. Then if something different that you're trying doesn't taste good, then by all means go ahead and find a better substitute. Or just eat less of the original. You know there are always options!

Remember that in some cases, the substitute foods may of course be worse for you and your health than the regular version of the same product. So just like I said in the last health tip, you should always read the label first. The good news is, healthier choices are gradually and silently replacing their "normal" counterparts. And they usually taste just as good.

That's my Fit For Health Tip 6.

I hope this one helps you out in your quest for a better, healthier body.

Jake
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Fit For Health Tips 4

Hey there again folks, I'm back and rockin' with this here Fit For blog of mine. Here's the fourth helping of my good health tips and fitness ideas that'll make you think some more about what you do and what your eating that makes you healthy or unhealthy.

Join an online support group

Well, when it comes to joining an online support group, that's one you gotta look into for yourself, cause you have to take charge of your own life at some point. It’s essential that you not feel alone, and reaching out to friends (new or old) is typically a damn smart move. I heard about there are some real good support groups you can join online but didn't know about them when I began down the road to losing weight and getting fit.

You have to know that there is others are out there for moral support - they know things that you couldn't possibly ever know and they’ve probably been "in your shoes" at some point in the past (or right now in the present). Share stories, laughter, tears, successes, and failures - share them. There are thousands of communities out there, so keep looking until you find the one that fits you. You'll be glad you did and it'll put back some of the motivation you may be lacking in your life.

That's my Fit For Health Tip 4.

I hope you get some use outta this one.

Jake
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