Aids to Help You Stay Safe
Here are some of the aids that can help you stay safe. Acclaim Health staff members will perform a safety assessment in the area(s) of your home where they are providing care and will let you know if safety aids will benefit you.
Walking Aids
- Footwear with a low heel, elastic shoelaces and an anti-skid sole provides a shoe that is stable and easy to get on and off.
- Canes can provide added stability while walking.
- Walkers are useful if you need added support while walking or if you need to take a break and sit down.
- Special ice grippers can be fitted to canes and shoes for added grip in snow and ice.
Bathroom Aids
- Bath seats allow you to take a shower while sitting down. The seat can either be placed directly in the tub or extended outside the tub so that you slide across instead of raising your legs into the tub.
- Hand held showers are useful when using a bath seat.
- Bath mats that are rubber or have a rubber backing should be used inside and outside the bathtub.
- Grab bars or poles can be installed inside or outside the bathtub and toilet areas to provide added support. Towel racks and soap dishes should never be used for support.
- Raised toilet seats make getting on and off the toilet seat easier.
- Commodes are portable toilet chairs that can be helpful for club members who struggle to get to the bathroom at night and can be used over the toilet as well.
Other Aids
- First aid kits keep everything you might need in one place.
- Emergency response systems are devices that are installed in your home. You then wear a special button that you can press in case of emergency.