Grab Bars - One Of The Best Assistive Living Technologies!

Grab Bars are safety devices fixed in bathrooms forusing bathtubs.
patients, elderly and physically challenged people.Suction Cup Grab Bars:
They are supportive bars which are specially designedSuction Cups are portable grab bars. These portable
to be fitted in bathtubs and restrooms. Unlike towelgrab bars are highly dependable and safe to use.
bars and other light bars, grab bars are speciallyFixing a Portable is simple and easy. They are fixed
manufactured to handle heavy weights. They caneasily by pushing the grab bar against any smooth
bear up to 250 lb. Designed based on the guidelinesand clean surface and then fastening the safety
of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), grab barslevers on both sides. There is no need of any holes
come in both straight and combo types.to be drilled in the wall or the tubs. Since they are
Generally, there are three types of grab barsportable, they can be carried around easily.
available:o Wall-mountedo Tub-mountedo Suction cupGrab Bars come in different sizes, shapes, rail
grab barsdiameters and styles to fit your requirements. They
Wall Mounted Grab Bars:are made of stainless steel, aluminum or plastic. Grab
Wall mounted grab bars are installed on the walls nearbars have to be mounted such that they help to rise
bathtubs or toilets. They are safety devices whichfrom seated positions.
help the elderly or the physically challenged to useBenefits of Grab Bars:o They prevent you from
toilets easily. Professionals are required to fix wallslipping.o They equip you to move freely and easily.o
mounted grab bars. They are inexpensive andThey are simple to install and safe to useo They
permanently fixed.make you independent
Tub Mounted Grab Bars:In short, Grab Bars are a boon to elderly and
Tub mounted grab bars fixed on bath tubs arephysically challenged people. They help prevent the
extremely helpful for getting in and out of bathtubs.risk of falling and assist in moving without depending
Clamped to the bathtub, they prevent old people andon anyone.
patients from slipping or hurting themselves while