Sanitary facilities

Buy a bath fixture and equipment for washing bedridden patients in the MedMag24 online store.

• Bathtub for washing a person on a bed. Convenience of design, high-quality communications, allow a bedridden patient to carry out the water procedure as comfortably as possible. The patient literally takes a bath. But only while on the bed. We kindly ask customers to carefully read the instructions. The equipment operates for a long time and without failure.
• Bath for washing the patient's hair on the bed. Represents a mini pool, with a convenient recess for placing your head. The hair washing procedure takes place as under normal conditions, without fear of splashing the bed or a container of sufficient size.
• The stand for washing hair is used for carrying out a hygienic procedure when the patient can move in a wheelchair, or when he can comfortably sit on a chair.

From this article you will learn:

How to make the bathroom comfortable for older people

What should a bath be like for the disabled and elderly?

What parameters should a normal bath for the elderly have?

Why a bathtub with a door is good for older people

What are the benefits of a bathtub seat for the elderly?

How to choose and care for a bath chair for the elderly

When the conversation concerns older people, every sane person tries to speak and act respecting the age of older people. This is not just about giving up a seat for older people on public transport, but also about making life easier for older people. After all, it is more difficult for them, like children, to use many even familiar things. For example, the bathroom. After all, the bathroom for an elderly person is a place with increased danger. Therefore, a bath for older people, namely its arrangement, requires a serious and responsible approach.

How to make a bathroom comfortable for an elderly person

All people dream of a long and happy life, but young people often don’t even realize how many difficulties older people face in old age, because with its onset it is difficult not only to do the usual work, but even to get up from a chair. Elderly people are often unable to provide basic care for themselves; there is a lack of muscle tone in the movements of older people.

The number of restrictions in most cases is supplemented by age-related changes in various organs, muscular and bone degeneration, and decreased visual and auditory acuity. And a habitual action (for example, getting up from a bath) often becomes difficult to perform, and simple water procedures already require special efforts and all kinds of accessories for the bathroom.

It is very difficult for elderly people who have paralysis to take a bath. Relatives of elderly people dream of a bathtub with sealed doors or a bathtub where they can sit down, and the bathtub, hanging with the elderly person like a swing, naturally filled with water. By the way, experts have already developed many different accessories for the bathroom, which are purchased not only by the elderly and disabled. Such baths are convenient for washing a baby, rinsing a pet, medical and cosmetic procedures and using other additional functions(for example, hydromassage).

For additional convenience, bathrooms for the elderly are equipped with special handrails and other devices that help older people choose a comfortable position for or hold on to children.

Comfortable bathtubs for the elderly with a hermetically sealed flap can be equipped with a recess for a seat or be designed for a “lying” purpose, and a water overflow device helps ensure that not a single drop falls outside the bathtub. Sealed doors will protect your neighbors from flooding, as they are equipped with a special locking device that prevents them from opening arbitrarily if the bathtub is full.

Such tanks with doors are admired not only as bathtubs for the elderly, they are purchased for additional convenience or as an outlandish accessory to apartments equipped with various innovations. Bathtubs for older people with doors are bought for the future, as they say, because everyone understands that someday they will grow old.

Sometimes fairly young people encounter difficulties getting out of the bath (for example, people with poor health, trauma or congenital pathology). Elderly people with chronic diseases It can also be difficult for the cardiovascular system to take a bath: older people can enter and sit in it on their own, but then, when they get tired after bathing, it is problematic for them to get up and step over the sides of the bathtub without someone’s help.

Low-height baths are also recommended for older people, where they can perform daily hygiene procedures. In other words, an elderly person can purchase the required tank of a non-standard configuration and size. Having studied the catalogs, you can also find models of comfortable acrylic hydromassage baths, which, thanks to special equipment, will simplify bathing and significantly improve the health of an elderly person or disabled person.

Models of hydromassage baths are equally suitable for both a healthy person and a sick person, as they provide the skin and muscles with a relaxing, restorative and therapeutic effect, relax the body after overexertion and prepare for healthy sleep.

These days, bathrooms for the elderly are sold in any specialized salon plumbers. Bathtubs for the elderly can also be purchased from catalogs or by special order from a supplier supplying medical institutions imported equipment.

Using special bathtubs for older people, users forget that they are intended for older people, because it is not easy to step over the usual bathtub and healthy people(for example, a short person or a child). Therefore, bathtubs for the elderly with glass doors can save many people from unpleasant inconveniences.

What should a bath be like for the disabled and elderly?

Now there are various devices, intended for people whose capabilities are limited. Even models of special bathtubs for the elderly, equipped with handrails for wheelchair users, have been developed. Bathtubs for the elderly with a reversible tank are another special development. They are created so that lonely elderly people do not perceive bathing and other water procedures as a stumbling block, and self-care is not made difficult by insurmountable difficulties.

To take a bath, an elderly person will need to follow these simple steps:

Drive the stroller right up to the recess for the seat in the bathroom, which has a slope;

Using the handrails, pull the body to be transferred to the bathtub;

Sit more comfortably, turn on the warm water supply;

Fill the bath;

As the weight increases, the angle of the bath will level out;

After finishing your bath, open the drain;

As the bath drains, the tilt of the bath will return to its original position;

All you have to do is dry your body with a towel and get into the stroller without waiting for someone to come to the rescue.

This bathtub model is recommended for elderly people, disabled people, single people with disabilities. Some online stores offer imported models at reasonable prices, as well as a list of promotions and preferential terms of delivery and installation.

For wheelchair users, special sitz baths have been created for the elderly with grab bars or with a side flap. The bathroom room can be equipped convenient mechanisms so that it was possible to get up from the bath and tighten the body when transferring into a stroller without involving outside help. With bathtub grab bars, seniors can take a bath much more confidently.

What is good about a bathtub for the elderly with a door?

Many bathtubs for the elderly and disabled are low in height, and most come with a seat. These advantages are preferable to simply making a bench or small chair in the bathroom. In special tanks each old man while taking a bath, you will be most comfortable and safe. The bottom of the bathtub is covered with a special layer, providing older people with greater stability. Some models are equipped special devices for baths (for example, handrails or a special lift for the elderly).

Specialized plumbing catalogs offer users a wide range of low products with a sealed side door for taking a bath in a reclining position, and products with a recess for a seat for the elderly, and high products for taking a bath in a sitting position, and products with a flip-over system for the elderly and disabled people.

It is worth noting that such baths for the elderly are used both in ordinary apartments, and in medical institutions. Moreover, veterinary and grooming practices have found use for these baths, because thanks to the side flap, not only people, but also animals can easily enter them. Of course, it is not very ethical to use a common container between humans and animals. We recommend a separate small sizes install a pet bath equipped with a door and a recess for a seat in a different location.

U sitz bath for older people, having a door has advantages:

The bathtub is equipped with a convenient door, making it easier for an elderly person to enter the bathtub;

Entering and exiting the bath will be greatly simplified for an elderly person with sore legs, who will be able to take a bath on their own;

The design of the bathtub for the elderly allows for different water procedures, because many models have additional options(for example, hydromassage);

The product is unique in that the bathtub door is closed state forms a tight sealed seam, so splashes of water do not fall on the floor;

The sealed door in the bathtub can only be opened when the used water is completely drained;

• Some models combine a bathtub and a jacuzzi, providing older people with a pleasant wellness experience.

What parameters to buy a bathtub for the elderly

Spain is rightfully considered a leading manufacturer of specialized plumbing fixtures. Here are the characteristics of a standard Spanish-made product:

Dimensions 1300x1000x700;

Acrylic coating;

Siphon, water drain, mixer, flexible shower;

Product weight 65 kg (with packaging and accessories - up to 110 kg);

Variety of colors;

Right or left type of door opening;

You can install additional options that will increase the cost of the bath.

A bathtub for the elderly can be equipped with additional devices:

A pump to speed up the drainage of water;

Device for aerodynamic massage;

Remote device for regulating the functionality of air massage;

A water heater (which will be relevant in apartments that do not have a boiler installed);

Illuminated water;

Non-slip bath bottom;

It is also possible to equip a bathtub for seniors with an LCD plasma TV so that they can watch news and sports reports while taking a bath.

The developers of privileged sanitary products took into account all the difficulties of elderly people with disabilities regarding self-care and mobility, ideally adapting the containers to their needs.

The main objectives of luxury baths for the elderly are:

Ensuring security;

Ease of use;

Opportunities for frequent water treatments;

Maximum comfort while taking a bath.

Some products are equipped with grab bars and side handles that you can hold on to when entering and exiting the bathtub. They can also be used as temporary towel or linen hangers.

The Flume Bathtub for the elderly with the reversible system with grab bars was originally developed as a comfortable bathtub for transferring wheelchair users, but its benefits have also been appreciated by the elderly and infirm. As the bathtub is filled with water, it automatically levels and the person can easily fit into the bathtub. The main value of a bath is the ability to take water procedures without the assistance of other people. And special lifts for bathtubs appealed to the elderly, disabled, seriously injured and bedridden patients. Lifts are indispensable when serving patients with mobility difficulties. A person can be comfortably placed in the lift and gently lowered into the bathtub for water treatments.

Baths for the elderly are equipped with other additional devices:

Brackets for the bathroom/handrails for the disabled (type of fastening: regular and vacuum, attached to the walls);

Supporting handrails, similar to stands or steps with railings, which are attached to the side of the bathtub;

Portable steps to enter the bath;

Reversible seat for normal water procedures;

Folding stool or chair for the bath;

Board for replanting;

Bath seat with hygienic cutout;

Swivel bath seat;

Step-stands for the bath (in the form of handrails or railings);

Active grip (thanks to which it is easy to reach any item in the bathroom).

Buy special bath for an elderly person or disabled person (with a door or handrails) will be expensive, but such a bath will make it easier daily care for such a person. Such a tank is a more appropriate gift compared to a one-time vacation trip, although the cost will be about the same. Such a bath will encourage older people who are exhausted by their inadequacy due to the fact that they are not able to take care of themselves without anyone's help.

Additional bath options for the elderly

Many disabled people suffer from dysfunction of various organs; their bodies need massage or hydromassage. The latter is more effective, as it has a gentle effect on painful areas of the skin. For these purposes, it is recommended to purchase special bathtubs that have a system of integrated nozzles for hydromassage procedures. The system is designed in such a way that the massage with the help of directed jets is carried out from all sides, especially in the lumbar region and legs.

Hydromassage is divided into jet and bubble.

Medium intensity massage improves blood flow and activates metabolic processes.

Light intensity massage (bubble type) provides pleasant relaxation and relief from muscle hypertonicity and general tension.

High intensity massage (jet type) provides a surge of strength and vigor.

Using a shower head on a movable handle, you can massage top part body (movements should be circular). Most shower heads are equipped with rubber nipples to allow mechanical massage of distant areas of the back. It is better to massage these areas by first soaping them with a long washcloth.

Using additional devices, older people will experience overall wellness and relaxation. Hydromassage procedures help restore motor activity, provide relief from spasmodic pain, have a good effect in the fight against bedsores (especially in the lumbar region), and activate the functioning of the pelvic and leg organs. The body receives the required amount of oxygen (this is important for those organs whose functioning is complicated by local circulatory disorders.

How a bathtub seat can help the elderly

Today, many similar models have been developed, differing in types of structures, materials of manufacture, methods of attachment to the bathroom, load capacity and, of course, price. Users decide on their own whether it is advisable to purchase a bathtub seat, but such models can solve pressing problems.

In cases where one of the family members has a disability or age-related weakness, and because of this it is difficult to move around the house, bath seats will help such people to sit comfortably in the water, while the usual water procedures are very difficult for them.

It happens that sick people slip and injure something. Bath seats help prevent falls and make it much easier for older people to take baths, as well as make the work of those who care for older people easier.

In addition, bath seats can be used ordinary people and children. For example, you need to wash your feet, but you don’t want to completely immerse yourself in the bath, then the seat will be very appropriate. Seats for children have a slightly different shape, but, in essence, we are talking about the same design.

When discussing the pros and cons of bathtub seats, it should be noted that the cons can only be found by comparing specific models. Of course, cheaper products have more claims to their quality. The same can be said for bath seats.

In any case, minor disadvantages of some products cannot spoil the overall impression of the functionality and feasibility of these products, which have important advantages:

Convenience. Most bath seats, although made without additional “fancy” devices, nevertheless provide a sick elderly person with a sufficient level of comfort, which he really needs while taking a bath.

Acceptable price. Anyone who cares for an elderly or disabled relative knows how important it is to save money. After all, a sick person regularly needs medicines, ointments, and additional supplies, which forces them to save money by denying everything. Buying a bathtub seat will not put a big dent in your budget, given that such a device is extremely necessary.

Reliability level. The bath seats are made from high quality and resistant materials that can support a person's weight. The fasteners that secure the mechanism in the bathroom have the same degree of reliability.

Multifunctionality. Bath seats are designed not only for the elderly and sick people, but also for ordinary citizens for their needs.

The mentioned advantages of a bathtub device convince us that sometimes purchasing a seat is very advisable. Considering the fact that such devices are intended for the most vulnerable segments of the population, then low prices they are justified.

Bathroom chair for the elderly: a variety of types

Today, the market offers many models of bath seats, differing in some features, but they have similarities, or rather the goal, which is to make it easier for an elderly person or disabled person to take a bath and make it as comfortable as possible.

We list some varieties of these models:

Swivel seat. These seats are justified and very comfortable. They are designed in such a way that even if a person moves intensively, the chair will not slide off the sides of the bath. This is ensured by the reliable fastenings provided by such models. It will not be difficult for an elderly person or a disabled person to transfer to such a seat, because the device can be unfolded and brought closer. So an elderly person can change into it himself or with the help of someone else. After transplantation, the mechanism turns towards the bathtub, and you can start bathing.

Adjustable seat. These seats have a base on which a person sits. The base is equipped with telescopic legs, on which slip-resistant rubber nozzles are mounted. Using such a seat, the human body will be partially submerged in water. It is also possible to shower while sitting. The kit includes a backrest to the seat, various handrails and other parts. In addition, the height of the legs can be adjusted, which can be selected taking into account the height of the old man.

Electric seat. Such seats are the most functional and comfortable in terms of control. Such designs give some independence to the elderly and disabled, because using these seats they will be able to climb into the bathtub and bathe themselves. Significant disadvantage of these seats is their high cost, which may not be available to many citizens suffering due to health problems.

Folding seat. Most likely, such a seat is the simplest and most practical product in its field. The seat can be folded without any problems; when folded, it takes up virtually no space. The disadvantage may be that the seat is sometimes not suitable for very narrow baths, since they do not fit in them. And let's call the advantages low prices and small size. In addition to differences in design, seats for the elderly and disabled differ in the materials from which they are made. It is worth considering them in more detail:

Wooden seat. Such seats are the most common; they have a high load capacity, which is an important advantage, since the priority function of such seats is to hold the human body. Only the base of the seat is made of wood, onto which the elderly person sits, and the system of fastenings to the bathtub and the frame itself are made of metal and plastic parts.

Plastic seat. These models are designed for disabled children, as the seats support only a small amount of weight. There are also products for adults, but they cost significantly more than their wooden counterparts. Although such seats can be used much longer, since plastic materials a little more resistant to water, which cannot be said about wooden models.

Bath seat KAMILLE rotating LY-200-794 with backrest

Devices for washing bedridden patients will help cope with any difficulties

It is difficult for a person with significant mobility restrictions to take care of himself. Therefore, it is especially important to carry out regular hygiene procedures that give the patient a feeling of freshness and energy. Water treatments for a bedridden person they turn into a problem that he cannot solve himself. To resolve this inconvenience, devices for washing bedridden patients help, which make the bathing process as easy as possible, without creating a feeling of discomfort for the patient. There are a number of devices that can be used both in combination and separately.

Products

Today manufacturers offer;

• bath-sheet for bathing the patient in bed;
• inflatable bath;
• head washing kit;
• bathing chair.

• The patient should be washed every day.
• The process of bathing in a sheet bath is gradual. You slide the fabric of the product under the bedridden patient, then the head is fixed with a special belt and after that the bathing process occurs.
• It is very important to pre-calculate the length and width of the bed and check the characteristics specified in the description of the device, since the parameters of some models may simply not be suitable.
• A sheet bath may only be suitable for thin and short patients; for patients of any size, it is better to use an inflatable bath.
• When washing, use two washcloths, one for the body and the other for washing intimate areas.
• Do not try to pull the patient and pull out the underwear from under him alone.
• To avoid getting your laundry wet, lay down a medical oilcloth.
• Moisturize dry skin and dry wet skin.

There are many types of sanitary devices to increase the comfort of life for a disabled person. Each of them helps you feel more confident, some of them are simply necessary. All types sanitary equipment for disabled people are presented below.

Chair toilets

• Wheelchair with built-in toilet device.
• Toilet chair with folding handrails (armrests).
• Folding toilet chair on wheels.
• Toilet chair for heavy people.

When choosing such sanitary equipment for bedridden patients and disabled people, pay attention to the modification of the chair and additional options that can increase ease of use. For example, folding handrails, which serve as armrests, greatly simplify the use of the chair in some situations when you need to transfer from a bed to a chair. Telescopic legs, which are present on some models of chairs, allow you to adjust the height of the seat; this option also helps the patient easier to transfer to the chair. Also, all chairs have splash protection and a removable basin, which allows you to use the chair with a regular toilet or bucket.

Toilet nozzles

For a disabled person, an elderly person, or a frail person due to illness, such seemingly simple procedures as going to the toilet become a difficult task. A sanitary device such as a toilet attachment will greatly simplify visiting the toilet for a disabled person. It increases the height of the toilet from 12 to 18cm and comes in two types:

• Toilet head with grab bars.
• Nozzle without handrails.

All of them are made of easy-to-clean hygienic plastic, have splash protection and are suitable for toilets of any shape.

Bathroom sanitary equipment

Bathroom sanitary equipment is divided according to purpose into the following categories:

• Handrails for mounting directly on the bathroom, and for mounting on the wall in any convenient place.
• Chairs, various modifications.
• Seats with various options.
• Auxiliary steps.
• Lifts.
• Sanitary devices for protecting legs (with bandages) from water.

Dry toilets

A dry toilet is a small portable toilet, weighing less than 4 kg. Very convenient for use both outdoors and at home. Its advantages lie in its design, which is completely similar to a conventional dry closet. Does not allow odor to spread and also has a drain. The basic operating principle of this dry closet consists of two tanks. The upper tank contains water for drainage, and the lower tank for waste water. There is an indicator to determine the filling level of the waste tank.

Vessels, urinals and other sanitary equipment

Vessels and urinals do not have large distinctive features, so you just have to choose the one that suits your gender (for a man or a woman. Also in this category you can find equipment such as rubber heating pads, an ice pack, containers for taking tests, a sippy cup for bedridden patients, etc.