Bath Shower Home Design

    Senior Citizen Friendly Bathroom " style="border: 0px;" />   Senior Citizen Friendly Bathroom " style="border: 0px;" />     Most accidents in homes happen in bathrooms. Especially senior citizens and people with lesser mobility are prone to suffer slips and falls in bathrooms since the surface is slippery over there. Studies show in a typical year over 200,000 Americans are treated in the emergency wards of hospitals for bathroom related injuries . Bathrooms are by all means hazardous places . The injuries resulting from falls can range from minor cuts to severe injuries or bone breakages. Some serious cases of bathroom injuries can lead to hip fractures, head contusions and spinal cord injuries . Though anyone can fall inside the bathroom, senior citizens with poor muscle strength and balance are at an increased risk. Here we discuss some safety measures to make the bathrooms senior citizen friendly . Poor balance while moving in and out o...

The SnapJoint system incorporated into Best Bath Systems' latest shower surrounds helps installers complete jobs faster , and with the confidence in their water-tightness.  Specialized channels on the edges of each panel allow the surround to snap together tightly, creating 90-degree corners that other molded surrounds aren 't able to offer. As a result of the tight corners, the SnapJoint system shower models feature a subway tile aesthetic that has become so popular in bathroom design. The clean design comes without the hassle of traditional tile installation , and is backed by the maker's 30-year warranty.  SnapJoint system shows the plywood backing and a specialized clip that allows the panels to snap tightly together. " /> A close-up of the SnapJoint system shows the plywood backing and a specialized clip that allows the panels to snap tightly together. In addition to a water-tight installation, the composite construction incorporates a gel coat for a sm...

You know your home pretty well. But as we age, even the most familiar spaces unexpectedly can become challenges, especially if you’re becoming prone to falls and balance issues. Even if you’re not experiencing health problems , falling on a hard surface when you’re in your 60s or 70s can affect your body differently than a similar accident in your 20s or 30s. Of all the rooms in your house, the bathroom is the most likely site for an accident. According to Consumer Affairs , a 2011 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that almost 200,000 Americans are treated in emergency departments for bathroom- related injuries annually . There are slippery surfaces and hard flooring. Consumer Affairs targets three areas where falls are most likely to occur: getting in or out of the shower or tub; trying to use sink tops or towel bars to support balance and sitting down and getting up from the toilet. Grab bars Grab bars can greatly help reduce the risk of falls. What’s...

A safe bathroom doesn 't have to be a boring bathroom. Searching for safety-friendly updates can become a time-consuming task, so we' ve helped narrow it down. See our recommendations below on some key amenities that could make a huge difference in bathroom safety and function for you and your loved ones. Hand Held Sprayer This type of showerhead allows you to choose a desired height while allowing flexibility and mobility in the shower. The hand-held sprayer allows you to move the water around, rather than turning their bodies in the shower, which can lead to dizziness. This invaluable function also makes showering while seated easier, and makes cleaning the shower a less cumbersome task. Linear Drains A linear drain is an American with Disabilities Act (ADA)- compliant shower feature to consider. This allows a more level slope, which makes it easier to use a wheelchair or shower chair. By eliminated the protruding metal pieces of more traditional drains, you can lower the...

Of all Harmony cruise ship cabins, 2000 have private balcony views (including the 200 Suite accommodations ), over 691 are with 3rd/4th bed. Wheelchair accessible are 46 staterooms (see detailed info below). Total number of cabin categories is 48, including the "Guaranteed" categories W-Suite, X-Balcony, XN-Neighborhood, Y-Oceanview, and Z-Inside. Follows the review of RCI Harmony of the Seas staterooms as amenities, furniture and services: All Harmony of the Seas Suites as furniture have queen beds, large-size bathroom (with whirlpool bathtub, separate shower ), vanity area, walk-in closets, large lounge/living area (with queen-size sofa bed), dining area (with pantry, wet bar, kitchen, dry bar, dining table and chairs), private balcony (sliding floor-ceiling doors, whirlpool bathtub, sunloungers, chairs, table). Guests in all Suites ( excluding Junior Suites only) enjoy the following bonus amenities: Concierge Service (24-hour Concierge Lounge access /continental bre...

Celebrating its fourth year, Design and Construction Week is trading in the bright lights of Las Vegas for the bustling hub of the Sunshine State – Orlando, FL. For three days this month, the halls of the Orange County Convention Center will host some 80,000+ design and residential construction professionals and more than 2,100 exhibitors at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show and the International Builders’ Show. KBIS and IBS, hosted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association and the National Association of Home Builders, respectively, are expected to fill more than 900,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space with a wide array of products, demonstrations, live presentations and more. Both show floors will be open Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 10-12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On these pages, Kitchen & Bath Design News shares some of the stunning and innovative products that will be at the center of this year’s show. James Martin Furniture ’s (Booth S3828) Brookfield Collection vanity sh...

Protecting a gardener’s hands: Your advice… Sometimes a post on our Flea Market Gardening Facebook page just strikes a chord with everyone.  This one did and the result is many fine tips for caring for our hands after gardening.  After all we still want to have soft hands…  Where do you stand on wearing gloves ? Awful hands! “My hands! I’m working them to the bone, and today THIS is what they feel like! Dirt under my fingernails just like when I was a kid! I pick up cement stepping stones to move them and feel the rough surface tear at my skin. What really gets me is the rough SIDES of my fingers that have tiny cracks. I should wear gloves more, I know, but I need someone to sternly tell me to do so! 🙂  What do you all do to care for your hands after gardening? ~~ Sue What you said: Deborah L. Cutter- Well, like you, I don’t like to wear gloves. I make sure I have a fingernail brush to get the dirt from under the nails when done and lots of lotion! Emily Diaz – The Satin hands sys...