9 Useful Bathroom Aids For Seniors To Make Everyday Tasks Easier

Is your loved one having problems in reaching the water from the faucet?

Having the water extend from faucet means washing hands without needing to bend or reach forward. This is especially helpful if they have mobility problems.

This simple attachment slips onto most faucets. You can install in every faucet in your home if you want.

It can be tough to get some older adults to bathe and wash their hair, especially those with dementia. However, making the experience more pleasant often reduces resistance.

This shampoo visor keeps water and soap out of their eyes and ears and can make bathing feel a little less intimidating.

There aren’t any shampoo visors made for adults, but this one can fit up to a 21” head circumference.

For some older men, especially those with dementia or low vision, it can be tough to keep the toilet area clean when peeing. Also, missing the bowl means a lot more stress and clean up for caregivers.

You can add a highly visible target inside the toilet bowl to help them clearly see where they should be aiming at.

Automatic soap dispensers are a god send. However, they are especially helpful for people with health conditions like arthritis, limited mobility, Parkinson’s, dementia, etc.

These dispensers also encourage cleanliness by making it easy to get the right amount of soap on the hands.

Older adults with health conditions like incontinence, urination issues, dementia, Parkinson’s, etc. are likely to leave a bit of a mess after using the toilet.

These disposable mats keep the floor around the toilet clean and makes it much easier to clean up after an accident.

Bending to reach behind to wipe after going to the bathroom can become difficult, especially for people who have limited mobility or are recovering from surgery.

Toilet tissue aids make wiping easier, improve hygiene, and protect delicate skin.

Consider using with moist (biodegradeable) wipes for ease, cleanliness, and comfort.

Cleaning up after using the toilet can become challenging for seniors and caregivers alike.

A bidet is a simple product that can help seniors be more independent in the bathroom and improve personal hygiene.

This one is highly rated and easily attaches to a standard toilet, no electricity required.

Traditional bath mats increase fall risk because they’re bulky and are likely to slide or flip up. A better solution is to use a low-profile, nonskid mat.

Ultra-thin mats with fully rubberized backings stick securely to the floor. And because they’re so thin, they’re less likely to flip up at the edges and cause tripping.

They’re also easier to walk over with a walker.

The suction cups keeps the brush in place so seniors won’t have a hard time cleaning their nails.