Grab - A best assistive technology for life! Grab Bars are safety devices fixed in bathrooms for patients, the elderly and disabled. They are supportive bars which are specially designed to be fitted in bathtubs and toilets. Unlike other towel and light bars, grab bars are specially manufactured to handle heavy trucks. They can withstand up to 250 lb. Designed based on the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), grab bars in the two types are straight and combo.
In general, there are three types of grab bars available:
aec Wall
aec Tub-mounted
aec The bar suction cup type
Wall Grab Bars:
Wall grab bars are installed on walls around bathtubs or toilets. They are safety devices that help the elderly or disabled to use the toilet easily. Professionals are required to fix wall grab bars. They are inexpensive and permanent.
Bath Mounted Grab Bars:
Tub mounted grab bars fixed baths are extremely useful for entering and exiting the bathtub. Attached to the tub, they prevent the elderly and patients from slipping or injury when using a bath.
Grab Suction Cup:
The suction cups are portable grab bars. These grab bars are removable very reliable and safe to use. Fixing a laptop is simple and easy. They are easily fixed by pressing the handrail against a smooth, clean, and fixing safety levers on both sides. There is no need to drill any holes in the wall or bathtubs. Because they are portable, they can be done easily.
Grab bars are of different sizes, shapes, styles and sizes to fit your rail needs. They are made of stainless steel, aluminum or plastic. Grab bars must be mounted so that they contribute to the rise from sitting positions.
Benefits of grab bars:
aec They prevent you from slipping.
aec They equip you to move freely and easily.
aec They are simple to install and use safely
aec They make you independent
In short, grab bars are a godsend for the elderly and disabled. They help prevent the risk of falling and help in moving without relying on anyone.
Posted on April 28, 2010.
