Al’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C, in Plano, Texas provides full service plumbing maintenance, repairs and replacements for every plumbing component in your home. Al’s sells and installs Rheem Professional Series gas & electric water heaters, and tankless water heaters. Al’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C is near your home in Plano, Allen, and Frisco. We service all homes in southern Collin and Denton Counties with no additional travel charge.
Al’s also provides maintenance & repairs for all brands of Central A/C, Gas & Electric Furnace, and Heat Pumps. Additionally, we sell and install new HVAC Systems from American Standard (same company as Trane), Ameristar (same company as American Standard) and Coleman HVAC (same company as York HVAC).
Call Al’s today to discuss any concerns or problems you have with your HVAC System or Plumbing. We will arrange an appointment at your convenience and offer 24/7 Emergency Service.
Bathroom Safety Products For Aging
As we age, many people require Bathroom Safety Products & updates to bathrooms.
The Article Goes Into Detail About The Most Common Bathroom Safety Products.
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According To The Centers For Disease Control (CDC)
- Each year, 2.8 million older people are treated in emergency departments for injuries caused by falls.
- 800,000+ patients are hospitalized because of a fall injury. The most common injuries are to the head, or a hip fracture.
- Falls are the most common cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).
- The bathroom presents the highest risk for those with mobility, strength or coordination challenges.
This Article Describes Several Common Bathroom Safety Products
- 3 Toilet Heights: Standard – 15″ Comfort – 17.5″ Convenience – 21″
- Commode-Chairs (to sit over your existing toilet)
- Grab Bars
- Shower-Chairs (for your existing bathtub)
- Shower Transfer-Chairs (for your existing bathtub)
- Toilet-To-Shower Transfer Chairs (for your existing bathtub)
- Walk-In Bathtub
NOTE: Other than toilets, Al’s Plumbing does not install any of these bathroom safety products. This article is provided as a courtesy to our readers.
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Comfort & Convenience Height Toilets
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While it may seem odd to think of a toilet as once of the many bathroom safety products, today’s newer toilets have height options that put them into the category of bathroom safety products.
A standard toilet’s seat is around 15 inches high. Those who are tall, elderly or have mobility issues may find a 15″ height toilet too low to be comfortable, or it may make sitting down & getting up needlessly difficult.
Addressing This Issue, Toilet Manufacturers Offer 2 Additional Toilet Heights. Note: Height may vary based on toilet brand.
- Comfort Height: 17-19″ high (including seat)
- Convenience Height: 21″ high (including seat)
- A Convenience Height toilet is a full +6 inches taller (including seat) than a Standard Height toilet (may vary by toilet brand). This is a substantial difference for those who need a taller toilet.
Standard Height Toilet Shown. Seat Height = 15″ from floor.
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A Comfort Height Toilet is 17 — 19 inches from floor to the top of the seat (may vary by toilet brand). This is similar to the height of a chair. The height of a standard toilet is 15 inches from floor to seat (may vary by toilet brand).
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Comfort Height Toilet Shown Just Above. Seat Height = 17.5 Inches (Including Seat).
Comfort Height Toilets Bowl Height Is The Same Height As A Standard chair.
A Convenience Height Toilet Is Taller Than Comfort Height
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Convenient Height Brand Toilets – Seat Height = 21 Inches, Including Seat (may vary by brand). +3 Inches Taller Than Comfort Height.
Note: This specific toilet includes the seat.
Convenient Height Toilet Shown Just Above: Seat Height = 21 Inches (Including Seat).
A Less Expensive Solution May Be To Add A Commode-Chair (Sitting Over The Existing Toilet)
There are many less expensive bathroom safety products that serve much the same purpose as their more expensive counterparts. We present these options in this article.
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Shown: Commode Chair With Padded Seat
Click Here To See This Type Of Product Installed (Over Existing Toilet): Commode Chair Over Existing Toilet
For Those Who Only Need Bathroom Safety Products
Designed For Assistance Getting Up & Down (with current toilet).
If you don’t need nor want a higher toilet seat, but would like some assistance getting Up & Down, the product shown below may be your best solution. It provides arms on each side to allow your to assist yourself.
Grab-Bars
Grab-Bars Are Often Thought Of First For Bathroom Safety Products.
Use a grab-bar to steady yourself to sit & to help pull yourself back up from the toilet.
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Shown: 36″ Grab Bar Alongside The Toilet
Grab-Bars Are Also Great Bathroom Safety Products For When Getting In & Out Of The Shower Or Bathtub.
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Shown: Multiple Grab Bars Installed On A Bathtub With A Shower Head
18″ Stainless Finish Grab Bar Shown — Sizes avaialable: 18″, 24″ 30″, & 36″
Note: You Can Purchase Installation Service (through Amazon) On The Same Page Where You Order The Bar
NOTE: A Grab Bar Must Be Positioned So The Screws Go Into Wood Inside The Wall. It Can’t Be Installed Into Drywall (The Grab Bar Will Break Loose).
A Grab Bar Designed For Tight Spaces
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Shown: Flip Up Grab-Bar
Click Here To See The Moen Flip Up Grab-Bar Installed: YouTube – Moen Flip-Up Grab Bar
For Those Seeking Only Something Sturdy To Hang On To
While Entering & Existing The Bathtub
This type of bathroom safety products mounts onto the side of the bathtub without any tools or modifications. Once installed, it provides a quite sturdy hand-grip device.
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Shown: Bathtub Mount Hand-Grip For Entering & Existing Bathtub
A Swivel, Sliding, Shower-Chair (For Existing Bathtub)
One Of The Most Inventive Bathroom Safety Products Are Shower Chairs & Shower-Transfer Chairs.
Shown: Sliding Shower-Chair To Install In Conventional Bathtub
Click Here To See This Type Of Chair Installed: Bathtub Safety Chair Installed. Photo 1 On Top Row.
Swivel, Sliding, Transfer-Bench (For Existing Bathtub)
For those needing help stepping over the side of a bathtub, these bathroom safety products know as Transfer-Benches may be a better option. This bench allows the user to sit in the chair, then slide over into the bathtub. Once done bathing, simply slide back out and stand up.
Shown: Sliding Shower-Chair To Install In Conventional Bathtub
Click Here To See This Type Of Product Installed: Shower Transfer Bench Installed. Photo 5 on top row.
Toilet To Tub Transfer-Bench For Existing Bathtub
Shown: Toilet To Tub Transfer Bench For Conventional Bathtub
Click To See This Product Installed: Toilet To Tub Transfer Bench Installed
Walk-In, Whirlpool Bathtub
For those dealing with strength or mobility issues, using a conventional bathtub is often no longer an option. Likely the most expensive of all bathroom safety products are walk-in, whirlpool bathtubs. You open the door, sit down and add water to begin a whirlpool bath. There are not less expensive options for those wanting a walk-in, whirlpool bathtub. However, these bathtubs do come in a huge variety of prices and designs.
NOTE: Al’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C Does Not Sell Or Install Walk-in Bathtubs. With limited knowledge about them, we refer you to the links below:
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NOTE: You Can Buy Installation Service (Through Amazon.com) On The Same Page As The Tub.
Shown: One Model Of American Standard Walk-In Bathtub
Here are two additional resources about the merit of walk-in, whirlpool bathtubs, written from the perspective of seniors seeking a way to enjoy a whirlpool bath.
AARP SafeStep.com Walk In Bathtubs
RetirementLiving.com Best Walk In Bathtubs
This article provides details on many of the most common bathroom safety products.
Al’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C, in Plano, Texas provides full service plumbing maintenance, repairs and replacements for every plumbing component in your home. Al’s sells and installs Rheem Professional Series gas & electric water heaters, and tankless water heaters. Al’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C is near your home in Richardson, Garland and northeast Dallas. We service all homes in southern Collin and Denton Counties with no additional travel charge.
Al’s also provides maintenance & repairs for all brands of Central A/C, Gas & Electric Furnace, and Heat Pumps. Additionally, we sell and install new HVAC Systems from American Standard (same company as Trane), Ameristar (same company as American Standard) and Coleman HVAC (same company as York HVAC).
Call Al’s today to discuss any concerns or problems you have with your HVAC System or Plumbing. We will arrange an appointment at your convenience and offer 24/7 Emergency Service.