Why Every Bathroom Should Have Grab bars

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury in homes? In fact over 3 million people in the United States this year will need medical attention due to a fall in their home.

The problem gets worse when talking about elderly falls. Falls are the leading cause of death for those over 65. At the rate we’re on, 7 people will die from a fall every hour.

What Can Happen After a Fall?

One out of a five falls causes a serious injury such as a broken bone or head injury.

  • Falls can cause broken bones, such as wrist, arm, ribs, and hip fractures.
  • Falls can cause head injuries. These can be particularly serious if an individual is taking medications such as blood thinners.
  • Even if you’re not injured in a fall, falls can cause fear to move about your home. This results in you becoming less active, becoming weaker, and at an increased risk of another fall.

Where Do Falls Happen?

Falls are most likely to occur in the bathroom of your home. This is due to the very nature of bathrooms. You have to navigate your way around and over wet slippery surfaces, where there’s typically nothing to grab onto, but a flat wall in the event of a fall.

Grab bars can provide you with a solid surface to grab, and use in the event of a fall. They can also give you a grab point to improve stability, preventing a fall while getting in and out of your shower. Showers are where falls are most likely to happen in your bathroom. 

This is why we are under the impression that every bathroom should have grab bars installed for everyone’s safety. Luckily there’s plenty of grab bar options out there.

Types of Grab Bars

Most people picture grab bars as large stainless steel hospital style grab bars that may not have a great appearance in your home. Luckily grab bars have come a long way, and you can find stylish solutions that blend right in with your home.

Soap Dish Grab BarSoap Dish Grab Bar

Soap dish grab bars blend in very nicely and have dual functions. Putting one of these grab bars right near the common entrance of your bath or shower can easily add function to your bathroom, and save you in the event of a fall.

 

Corner Shelf Grab BarCorner Shelf Grab Bar

 

Another dual function grab bar. The corner shelf grab bar works perfect for holding shampoo bottles, and can be installed at both corners of the shower. This gives you two more grab points in the event of a fall.

 

 

Accent Ring Grab BarAccent Ring Grab Bar

Accent ring grab bars fit beautifully around your shower control fixture. They blend right in and look like they belong as a part of your shower, while serving an important purpose.

 

 

Designer Grab Bars

Designer grab bars provide a single purpose grab bar, with more surface to grab at in the event of the fall. They can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to blend in with your decor. 

Designer Wavy Grab Bar Designer Bronze Grab Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grab Bars Phoenix

Stainless Steel Grab bars

These tried and true grab bars are the industry standard, and what most people ask for in their homes. This is because they’re functional and simply work. They are typically placed vertically on the shower wall near the exit point, and horizontally on the back wall of the shower.

 

 

Professional Grab Bar Installation

Installing grab bars is typically not a do it yourself job. Great care needs to be put into installing grab bars to make sure that they will not rip out of the wall when you need them most.

We have seen a multitude of grab bars that aren’t installed properly, and either ripped out of the wall or were about to.

If you need a grab bar in the Phoenix, Arizona area, be sure to give us a call at Independence Home Remodeling. Don’t sacrifice your safety. We can quickly give you an estimate over the phone, and send out a technician to install your grab bars, helping to improve your bathroom safety, and protect you from falls.

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