Accessible Bathroms For The Young & Old

Bathroom Design for The Elderly & Disabled

According to the AARP, those aged 50 and older will represent 45% of the United States population by the year 2015), and these households will need major repairs, modifications, or changes to enable them to remain in their homes.

Accessibility and safety in today’s homes are of prime importance to Build.com, which is why we dedicated an entire page to it. Because we understand how vital it is to have the right fixtures in your bathroom, we offer:

• Safety grab bars: Simple, stylish, and safe, safety grab bars are designed for those with special needs, but anyone can use them.
• Seating: For those with physical limitations, sitting in a shower may be the only way to safely get clean.
• Handshowers: Pause control hand-held showers control water flow with the touch of a button, eliminating the need to fully turn on or off the water when it’s necessary.
• Tub grips: These reliable fixtures are essential if maintaining balance is unsure.
• Walk-in tubs: Walk freely and confidently into the tub. Walk-in tubs feature a seat and door with watertight seal so soaking is a worry-free experience.
• Faucets: ADA-compliant lever handles are becoming increasingly popular on bathroom faucets. A few manufacturers (like American Standard, Delta, and Pfister) even offer pullout bathroom faucets.
• Toilet seats: These imaginative fixtures eliminate the days of unnecessary strain and pressure on the back, knees, and joints just by accessing the toilet.

Bathroom Design for Children

And when it comes to children, it’s always smart to throw fun into the mix. American Standard’s new FunBath collection of tubs features various kid-themed fronts or one that’s totally customizable. It also includes a seat and handshower for accessibility.

American Standard also helps round out the rest of your accessible bathroom with a few other clever ideas:

• The Generations vanity features a step that slides out from beneath the counter so the little ones can reach the sink
• American Standard single-handle faucets offer an adjustable hot limit safety feature designed to reduce the risk of scalding
• The Baby Devoro toilet is sized just right for the smaller bodies in your home

So, whether your needs are for the older generation remodeling their bathroom so they can remain in their home or for the little ones in your life who need a little extra assistance, Build.com has your accessibility products.