6 Bathroom Adaptations To Mitigate The Effects Of Sight Loss

Sight loss can be very distressing to deal with, but there are ways in which you can make your condition easier to manage – and home adaptations are one of the best ways in which to achieve this.

You want your house to be as safe as possible and as easy as possible to navigate your way around. The bathroom is one of the most important places in which to focus your attention, as it’s one of the most hazardous parts of the house.

You will want to consider making changes such as the installation of safety flooring, which is anti-slip and non-reflective, as well as being in a contrasting colour to the walls so that it stands out, helping to reduce the risks of slips, trips and falls.

It can also be beneficial to go for a matte finish with new bathroom tiles and choose them in a different colour to the floor for even greater contrast and better visibility.

Accessibility features like grab rails can make this part of the house a lot safer as well but, again, aim to have these in a different colour to the wall so that they’re easier to see.

Changing the lighting system may also be necessary. In this instance, concentrate on bringing in task lighting rather than trying to light the entire room up. Installing bright lights above the sink, for example, can make it easier to wash hands and brush teeth. You’ll want to reduce the distance between the light and the task in question as much as you can.

Decluttering is also a must in the bathroom, as well as the rest of the house. Clear any unnecessary items from the space so that there are safe and logical routes that you can follow as you move around.

If you’d like any further help or advice, get in touch with the Practical Bathing team today.