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Design bathroom suitable for the elderly?

A house is considered a provision for old age. If you own your own home, you have more room for renovation and save on rent. But what if, in old age, the ability to move no longer plays along and the muscles become weaker. Especially in the bathroom one is dependent on help, going to the toilet and daily hygiene may become a challenge. Building owners and bathroom renovators should therefore take a close look at the possibilities of barrier-free bathrooms and discover them for themselves - because: An age-friendly bathroom is not only practical, but absolutely trendy!

Floor-level shower: the barrier-free trendsetter

If you want to make your bathroom fit for age-friendly living, choose a floor-level shower tray. Stepping into the cool water is much easier without steps. As a super-flat model, no transition is noticeable, so the shower is also suitable for users of a wheelchair. Flat shower trays can have a few centimeters of height difference to the tiled floor - but with support handles in the right positions for a secure hold, there is no noticeable risk of tripping here either. The best thing about flat shower trays is that they are absolutely trendy, so dealers have a large product portfolio at their disposal. Interested parties can find further information and the right shower tray at www.calmwaters.de.

The following applies to shower enclosures: Transparency radiates a feeling of spaciousness. Small bathrooms appear larger with a glass shower door than with a colored curtain. Another plus point is that it is age-appropriate. Doors that open outward are well suited because the shower enclosure can be easily opened in an emergency.

Half-height doors also come into question, especially for bathrooms suitable for the disabled. This allows a second person to help with washing without getting wet themselves. Anyone in a wheelchair should also make sure there is enough space in the shower. Turning, moving back and forth should not be a problem. If additional holders for shower gel and shampoo are installed according to body height, nothing stands in the way of showering pleasure.

Bathing pleasure with a low tub

Those who prefer to perform physical hygiene in the bathtub, choose a bathtub with low height. Depending on the model, this can be built into the floor and has a low rim of, for example, 24 cm. This hurdle can often be overcome even in old age - with a grab bar and non-slip mat, it is possible to safely enter the comfortably warm bath.

High WC with support handles

When it comes to the WC, on the other hand, builders should focus on height; an often-used measurement is the seat height of 48 cm. In any case, the seat height should be adapted to its users: Are the knees at a 90° angle, do the feet reach the floor without any problems? Then the height is perfect. Support flaps are well suited as a stand-up aid.

Support handles are also a good idea next to the washbasin. They help you stand securely and make it easier to clean yourself. For the faucet, single-handle mixers are recommended, which - as the name suggests - are operated with one hand. With two-handle mixers, you set the temperature and water volume separately, so either both hands are needed or a long time. Single-handle mixers also look good in the shower and the bathtub. Then users always have one hand free for a secure hold on appropriate handles.

Read our guide to what builders and bathroom renovators should look out for in an age-appropriate bathroom.