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58. Not sad at all. Age has little to do with gravity, and slippery surfaces. Heck, even Mr Right Stuff

Thu Apr 8, 2021, 08:23 PM

Apr 2021

himself (John Glenn) slipped and fell in his bathroom.

Now, with that chair, just also be careful to NOT stub your toes on the legs! (Trust me)

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Isn't it sad? This arrived today, and yet I'm thrilled. [View all] NurseJackie Apr 2021 OP

I hear ya, NJ blm Apr 2021 #1

I'd ignored the warning signs too long. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #97

Been thinking about something like that for a while now... Wounded Bear Apr 2021 #2

Amazon, $60 delivered. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #4

Oh gods -- getting there Hekate Apr 2021 #3

Better to be admiring the top side of the grass... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #63

After hip surgery, I have one walker inside the shower and one out. Works well. n/t nature-lover Apr 2021 #5

That's a great idea! I'm glad you found something that works! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #72

Now there's an idea lillypaddle Apr 2021 #82

Thanks. One to step into the shower and then maneuver to face the water and ... nature-lover Apr 2021 #101

I've got a shower bench. Haggard Celine Apr 2021 #6

I considered one of those, but there's just no space in our small bathroom. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #73

This chair saved me when I have broken my leg, ankle, knee a couple of times. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #7

I know... Right? I thought I'd feel resigned or defeated... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #39

I was in a situation where I had not bathed for six weeks due to three spinal Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #42

Wow! Sorry you had to go through that... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #55

You are being very smart to use the shower chair. Showers are ground zero for home falls. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #56

Better to be safe than sorry malaise Apr 2021 #8

... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #13

you do what you need to do to feel safe Skittles Apr 2021 #9

That's the best way to be! I was in denial for a short while... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #77

Safety first. I suffered a broken pelvis and femur in 1991 Hotler Apr 2021 #10

we have grab irons in the shower and on one side of the bath room. AllaN01Bear Apr 2021 #29

Something like that may be added to our home as well (pull-cords or call buttons). NurseJackie Apr 2021 #99

i live alone and i have 2 people who i check in with every day. if they dont hear from me they start AllaN01Bear Apr 2021 #110

Sorry to hear about your fall and injuries... I had a close-call the other day. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #98

Right now I'm using a spare cooler standing on its end, but if I decide to bow a few bucks... TreasonousBastard Apr 2021 #11

i have one , but its waaaay to big for my tub. when the owners remodeled these AllaN01Bear Apr 2021 #30

That looks useful even for people without health concerns JI7 Apr 2021 #12

I know! I'm wondering why I didn't get it sooner. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #74

I have had one for years. The chair and a hand held shower head Butterflylady Apr 2021 #14

Yes! We have the handheld shower... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #44

I've had a shower bench for over ten years now csziggy Apr 2021 #15

Yes... we did that with a lot of Mom's things. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #16

When we planned this house, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible csziggy Apr 2021 #20

You should start an OP suggesting that DUers above 50 should think about keeping malaise Apr 2021 #21

That's a good idea. There are a lot of interesting posts in... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #47

Thank for that malaise Apr 2021 #66

My wife and I had to get a ton of this stuff after DENVERPOPS Apr 2021 #34

That's great! Glad others could benefit too! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #37

Yes, when needed it's great to have and makes your life safer and easier csziggy Apr 2021 #40

You certainly would find them DENVERPOPS Apr 2021 #65

Do you have a grab bar? trof Apr 2021 #17

Yes! The shower has a built-in grab bar (up-to-code) and my husband added another one... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #22

Getting old ain't for sissies. trof Apr 2021 #25

That is the absolute truth malaise Apr 2021 #38

I'm almost there. Turn the stereo up and enjoy a good refreshing shower! NoSheep Apr 2021 #19

But then, if you fall lillypaddle Apr 2021 #84

All I can say is...ROCK ON!!! ashredux Apr 2021 #23

Thank you! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #60

Members of my family made fun of me Grey5 Apr 2021 #24

I was hit by a car as a pedestrian I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #67

That's horrible... I'm so sorry to hear. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #71

Thank you Jackie, Grey5 Apr 2021 #92

If I was going to remodel anything in our home it would be the bathroom... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #70

One of the nicest things about any age is what makes us happy Hortensis Apr 2021 #26

I hadn't thought about that... Maybe "Cherry" or "Cher"... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #36

How about Cheri? You're about to become very close, after all. Hortensis Apr 2021 #41

had one , but it got worn out .so i use a regular metal chair instead. AllaN01Bear Apr 2021 #27

We had one of those after my wife broke her ankle. Mr.Bill Apr 2021 #28

We live in a double wide mobile home... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #32

We live in a double-wide we bought "as is" haele Apr 2021 #64

Sounds like a huge project with great results! I'd love to have a walk-in shower. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #75

We bought a shower chair for the time after my wife had her knee replacement. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #31

That sounds perfect! It's a project that's on our remodel-wish-list... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #76

You are more than welcome. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #128

I'm not sure I'd take on this remodel again, even though it hasn't been more than 3 years or so. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #129

I wish my shower was big enough for one. littlemissmartypants Apr 2021 #33

That one would have been my 2nd choice... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #35

I have that exact one BumRushDaShow Apr 2021 #113

That's almost exactly like the showerhead setup we have... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #126

My mom had one of those for years BumRushDaShow Apr 2021 #127

If I could find a recliner with a cup holder, I'd be all set. Harker Apr 2021 #43

I briefly considered stealing one of our mesh-seat folding chairs from our camper... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #100

Thanks for sharing in our common humanity. mjvpi Apr 2021 #45

I have used one for several years Meowmee Apr 2021 #46

Yeah, I'd thought about that. We have very "hard water" here and the mineral deposits... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #48

We have hard water too Meowmee Apr 2021 #49

CLR is a cleaner that removes calcium lime and rust. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #51

Right Meowmee Apr 2021 #53

On the bright side, you lived long enough to need it. As I say to the point of my wife's total... NNadir Apr 2021 #50

That's a good philosophy. I like that. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #52

I've had a shower stool for yrs Duppers Apr 2021 #54

I probably should have gotten this sooner... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #57

Not sad at all. Age has little to do with gravity, and slippery surfaces. Heck, even Mr Right Stuff FailureToCommunicate Apr 2021 #58

Good advice! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #62

Good for you! Nt USALiberal Apr 2021 #59

Thank you! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #61

This is what I use when I need a shower stool I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #68

What a cool design! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #69

Just ordered one for camping and keeping in the the car. Roisin Ni Fiachra Apr 2021 #78

I agree with you OLDMDDEM Apr 2021 #79

Yep, I understand. No rugs for us. (Just a bathmat towel that gets picked up after each use.) NurseJackie Apr 2021 #86

That is a good idea OLDMDDEM Apr 2021 #94

We have a suction cupped plastic bath mat and put the tub chair over it. Hubbs is handicapped CTyankee Apr 2021 #102

That is a great idea. OLDMDDEM Apr 2021 #111

I got it out of a catalog. I get a ton of them. They usually have some helpful things but you CTyankee Apr 2021 #112

Yup. We have one of those, along with a walker. MineralMan Apr 2021 #80

I should have saved Mom's accessibility devices... but we gave them away. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #87

I have one, too lillypaddle Apr 2021 #81

We have Alexa and Google smart devices in the house... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #88

Not there yet, but I identify with the guy about 15 seconds into this: George II Apr 2021 #83

That's my husband too (and sometimes me.) NurseJackie Apr 2021 #89

I had that problem but was way overweight. I had to hang on if I close my eyes washing my brewens Apr 2021 #85

Congratulations on the weight loss!! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #90

Not sad at all SpankMe Apr 2021 #91

I probably should have bought it sooner... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #95

Now all you need is one of these: jcgoldie Apr 2021 #93

Now that I'll be safely seated, that sounds like an excellent idea! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #96

How's the line go? Do not resent growing old...many are denied the privilege Maeve Apr 2021 #103

I understand that! I'm grateful that everything is on a single level... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #108

Beats the Hell out of my plastic milk crate Brother Buzz Apr 2021 #104

That could be problematic (I imagine more painful than embarrassing.) NurseJackie Apr 2021 #107

Got mine two years ago. It has been handy. marble falls Apr 2021 #105

After two knee replacements, I'm right behind you. argyl Apr 2021 #106

Yikes! Nothing like that for me (yet?) if I'm lucky. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #109

Ones a little stiff , the other's just fine. argyl Apr 2021 #119

Thanks for posting this! lunatica Apr 2021 #114

Well... THIS makes me happy to hear! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #115

For all People... Layzeebeaver Apr 2021 #116

And maybe a bidet. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #117

I'm glad you brought this up. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #118

I understand! For me it's not a true dizzy feeling, instead I just "list" to one side... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #122

You're going to laugh, but I always thought that was you in your avatar Polybius Apr 2021 #120

The person in the avatar is... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #121

fantastic! Maxheader Apr 2021 #123

Good idea, but still be careful. On another note, will that help protect you from.... George II Apr 2021 #124

Fortunately, we just have a liner and shower curtain (with a curved curtain-rod)... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #125

There's one in our house. hunter Apr 2021 #130

I'm loving it! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #133

Okay, I'm convinced. Buns_of_Fire Apr 2021 #131

Be safe... Enjoy! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #132