Bathroom Safety

The best bathroom safety aids for seniors depend on where extra support is needed. Shower chairs and bath seats provide seated support while bathing, tub transfer benches help users move across the bathtub edge, raised toilet seats make sitting and standing easier, and toilet safety rails or bathtub grab bars provide additional hand support. Choose products based on the user’s mobility, bathroom layout, weight capacity, and level of caregiver assistance.

When choosing a shower chair for seniors, consider seat size, weight capacity, adjustable height, armrests, back support, non-slip feet, and how easily the user can enter and exit the shower or bathtub. A standard shower chair works well for seated bathing, while a swivel or sliding shower chair may be more suitable for users who have difficulty stepping over a bathtub wall.

ProTraverse offers options ranging from compact shower stools to padded sliding and swivel shower chairs for different levels of mobility assistance.

A shower chair sits primarily inside the shower or bathtub and provides a stable place to sit while bathing. A tub transfer bench extends across the bathtub edge, allowing the user to sit down outside the tub and then move across rather than stepping directly over the side.

For people with limited mobility or caregivers assisting with bathing, a sliding or swivel transfer bench can make bathtub transfers more convenient. ProTraverse’s sliding swivel model combines both sliding and rotating functions for assisted transfers.

Shower chairs designed for bathroom use typically include non-slip feet, water-resistant materials, and stable frames to improve stability on wet surfaces. The chair should always be placed on a flat surface with all feet making secure contact with the floor.

For example, ProTraverse shower chairs include models with widened non-slip rubber feet, while the sliding transfer bench uses four non-slip pads for additional grip.

A swivel shower chair has a rotating seat that allows the user to turn while seated instead of twisting the body or repeatedly repositioning the entire chair. It can be especially useful for seniors, people with limited mobility, and caregivers who want an easier way to assist with entering or exiting a bathtub.

ProTraverse offers both swivel shower chairs and sliding-and-swivel transfer benches, allowing shoppers to choose according to their bathroom layout and mobility needs.

A raised toilet seat increases the sitting height of the toilet, reducing how far a person needs to lower themselves when sitting down or standing up. Toilet safety rails provide handles on either side of the toilet for additional upper-body support.

Some users may prefer one solution, while others may benefit from a raised seat with handles or a separate adjustable toilet safety frame depending on their bathroom setup and mobility needs.

Many bathroom safety aids are adjustable, but compatibility varies by product. Before purchasing, measure the toilet dimensions, bathtub edge, shower width, available floor space, and required seat height.

For example, the ProTraverse foldable toilet safety rail adjusts approximately 25–32 inches in width and 26–33 inches in height, while adjustable shower chairs offer multiple seat-height positions. Always compare your bathroom measurements with the specifications on the individual product page.