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.
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.
Alex Orthopedic
Bathroom Safety Display
Display brings together all essential bathroom safety aids
- Grab bars are available in
multiple sizes from 12 in. to 32
in. and are available in both
chrome and powder white
variants.
- Available bath benches are
featured providing a choice of
having the bench by itself, with
a back, or even having a back
and arms.
- A full range of raised toilet seats
and patient aids to cover any
situation.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
PreserveTech Swivel Bath Chair
Bath chair features a 360-degree swivel
- Features a 360-degree
swivel action and locks
every 90 degrees, and is
height-adjustable.
- Helps prevent skin irritation
and friction wounds while
transferring and bathing,
and manufactured with an
antimicrobial agent.
- Assembles quickly and features
a handheld shower spray cutout,
snap-together design, seat
drainage holes, non-skid legs
and pivoting armrests.
SHOWER SHIRT Co. LLC
The Shower Shirt
Water-resistant garment protects post-surgery patients
- Protects patients with post-surgical drains,
tubes, dialysis catheters and medi-ports
from water while showering.
- Originally created for post-mastectomy
patients so that they could bathe safely and
reduce stress and anxiety.
- Helps reduce the risk of infection by keeping
water away from the surgical paraphernalia
sutured into the patient’s skin.
Invacare Corporation
Aquatec Bath Lifts
Transportable bath lift offers hinged wings, patented suction cups
Aquatec Bath Lifts, provided by Invacare, help users access
the pleasure and relaxation of a calming bath without the
anxiety of safely getting in and out of the tub. Hinged
wings cradle the user as the lift descends and patented
suction cups hold the lift firmly in position. A textured
surface and seamless transition from wings to seat allow
for pinch-free bathing. A high backrest with contoured
neckrest can be positioned and folded with just one hand.
The easily transportable two-piece design also includes a
floating, ergonomic hand control with integrated battery.
Dynarex
Elongated Raised Toilet Seat
Elongated raised toilet seat is lightweight, portable
Dynarex has added a new Elongated Raised Toilet Seat to its DME line. The new Elongated Raised Toilet Seat comes with and without arms, heavy-duty molded plastic construction which is lightweight and portable. The seat adds additional height to the seat and fits most standard toilets.