When building or refurbishing bathrooms for the elderly or disabled, there are many features which are not necessarily expensive, which can make life easier and safer.

A lot of accidents occur through slips and falls particularly in wet areas so make sure to install slip resistant flooring such as mat tiles. It is also important to avoid steps or multiple levels, not only to allow wheelchair access is necessary, but to minimise the potential of tripping. Here are some great Floor Coverings that are slip resistant.

Lots of elderly people depend on taking a range of medications to stay healthy, so child resistant cabinets for medicines and hazardous substances can be important for the safety of family members and younger visitors.

Bathrooms should also comply with safety standards that specify minimum distances between water sources such as baths, basins, and tubs and any power points in the bathroom. Power points should be installed at a variety of levels for easy access for those who are wheelchair bound as well others who may have difficulty in bending down.

Many elderly people have accidents or suffer illness while using the bathroom and it is important to plan for this. All toilet and bathroom doors should open outwards or have removable hinges to allow access to a patient who has suffered injury or heart failure; if a WC has an inward opening door access for medical aid may be blocked by the victim himself, in situations where time is often of the essence. Here are some great stylish Elderly Walk in Baths.

Have a look at this stylish Bathroom Furniture for great designs and ideas on how to kit out your bathroom if you feel like upgrading. There are unique fittings and different styles for different moods for relxing and unwinding in your bathroom.