Now lets focus on removing any objects from your path to the bathroom and other things you need to get to such as the kitchen. If you are still able to prepare food make sure there is a clear path from the bed to the kitchen area. Remove anything that could potentially trip you at night. As we went over in a previous post you will want to make sure there is proper lighting to maximize your vision when making transfers. Make certain that cords and any other kinds of wires are not anywhere near where you will be walking. Even if the cords are on the floor and not sticking up they can still be a hazard when walking.

The best places to buy automatic lighting solutions are at your local home improvement / supplies stores or online. Of course you will have a wider selection online, but you may still want to search locally before making the choice to buy from an online store.

You should keep in mind however that buying your automatic lighting solution online will probably be the cheapest price. Although it won’t hurt to check out local selections so you can get an idea of what you would want most. Be sure to call ahead to the store you plan to visit to see whether or not they carry any kind of automatic lighting products.

Solutions to lighting can include placing lights near bedside that are big and easy to find such as push lights. This will allow your patient or loved one to push the lights at bedside. Also automatic lighting can be an option that you may not of considered. This is especially useful for those that are taking care of someone who has short term memory loss and would normally forget to turn on a light switch.

Stainless steel is important because you know it will be able to support you, and it will keep from rusting. You will of course need to make sure you or your patient is able to handle lifting themselves from a sitting position, as this can require a bit of strength to accomplish.

So now that you are committed to getting your bathroom ready to be as safe as it can be you will want to consider more steps you can take to accomplish this. Besides grab bars, which we went over yesterday, what are some other steps you can take? We frequently go over the outstanding benefits that are achieved with installing bed rails at your bedside, but what else can you do?

A floor mat can make all the difference in the world when used in a bathroom that has slippery tile installed. It is surprising to some that a mat in the bathroom can make such a huge difference. You should look for a mat that was designed to not move on slippery surfaces. Usually you can find a mat such as this at a relatively low price if you shop around.

Many people have found that a grab bar in the bathroom can greatly reduce falls. The reason for this is that a bar that someone can grab onto to help support them with getting up and out of the tub can make a huge difference. Also when a user begins to fall they will have the option of grabbing onto the bar to right themselves instead of falling. Some bars installed in the bathroom can be pricey, but you will want to but something that is made of quality made material.

Make a conscious decision to upgrade your bathroom setup for maximum fall prevention. It may end up costing you some money but it will be worth it if you prevent even one fall. Search for stores that offer special footwear as well. These specialty footwear stores will help you make a custom option that is perfect for your unique needs.

The problem with a bedside click light is that users that do not have a good memory and need to remember to push it will often times forget. This can result in dangerous falls or even death from falling. A motion triggered lighting solution might be exactly what you have been looking for. Motion triggered lights will switch on when an individual moves so that if they try to get up during the night they will be assisted with light. The user will not have to remember to push anything. After a set time without movement the light will turn off so they individuals can get back to sleep.

Over the next couple of days we will provide you with a number of tips we feel you may benefit from. First you can start with lighting. Proper lighting is essential for bed room safety because if you are unable to see when making a trip to the bathroom you are likely going to fall. Of course this is common sense, but finding a light switch in the dark can be tricking. you will want to make sure light switches are readily available so that they can be located when a trip to the bathroom is necessary.

You will need the strength to pull yourself up from bed to be able to use bed rails. With a rail at bedside this really is not very hard and if you even have a little strength you should be able to handle it. So consider a possibly bed rails in your future.