Great simple video, many thanks. This information is just as relevant now as it was 10 years ago when you posted this video. Keep well and stay safe, Joe
Thank you so much you saved us! Guy is putting in the bars now for my Dad and I am leaving him on Tuesday and could not get any help on where to place them. Excellent!
Great video. The only prob you can run into with a bar at a slant is if your hands are wet and have soap on them your hand can slide down the bar and you back on your butt. as opposed to pushing your self up on a horizontal bar or pulling yourself up with a vertical bar, you are less likely to have your hand slide on the bar. always happy to answer any questions you mighthave Joey Bolohan Owner of OCGrabBars
Great video. One of the problems with installing grab bars is that the chances of studs being exactly where you require (or would like) the grab bars is extremely slim. Finding the studs behind a tile wall is also no easy task. There are methods of installing grab bars without having to hit a stud, and information on that is available online.
Thank you! I’m getting one installed for me. I am a 51 year old black guy and I like to take baths and sometimes it’s hard for me to get out of the tub. A grab bar would be helpful and safe.
Thank you very much; I'll be doing grab bars for my wife and myself. I only wish they were available (or I knew about them) back when my uncle was aging.
So much good information, I am helping a lady with this stuff, yesterday I called and went to about 8 second hand stores looking for a shower chair, it’s a hot item, none were found. I went to a medical supply store I bought a chair $44 that looks like the one in your video next is grab bars thanks so much for your information.
Okay first off awesome video. Looked all over the place to find someone that explains well. Second, you have a very clean home :) Would you be kind enough to share the measurements of height from floor to top of bar on the side ones. Also, what is height you chose on the long bar on the wall of shower? Thank you again for great video.
Nice video as i see u have fiberglass behind the tub so how did u installed the grab bar to fiberglass since i have the same and need to install one for my mom thanks
2:27 So you want your mom to turn her back to the chair and sit down without holding anything except to reach back and feel where the tub/chair is AND do that without being able to fully see where she is sitting? Unbelievably risky!!! Seniors often have limited movement in their neck, which means they may try this maneuver blind. What if she misses the chair or only gets part way on and the chair tips over? NOT SAFE!!!
Ridiculous. A video about safety, and all the while the smoke detector is chirping, indicating that it's time to replace the battery. When the house catches fire, at least she'll be able to shower safely.
I find the smoke alarm beeping really annoying. I can barely stand listening to it during the time it first starts to beep and the few minutes it takes me to get a new battery and replace it, much less having to listen to it for days, weeks or months. How in the world do people SLEEP listening to that???
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It helps me to consider placement options that I wasn't aware of
Great simple video, many thanks. This information is just as relevant now as it was 10 years ago when you posted this video.
Keep well and stay safe,
Joe
Every Important point explained in detail.
Thank you so much for this video. So informative and a great place to start when we know nothing about this topic.
Great point about the slanted grab bar. I had planned on doing in level with the ground but your video changed my mind. Thanks!
I really like the demonstrations. It helps in understanding.
Excellent Video
Thank you so much you saved us! Guy is putting in the bars now for my Dad and I am leaving him on Tuesday and could not get any help on where to place them. Excellent!
Great video. The only prob you can run into with a bar at a slant is if your hands are wet and have soap on them your hand can slide down the bar and you back on your butt. as opposed to pushing your self up on a horizontal bar or pulling yourself up with a vertical bar, you are less likely to have your hand slide on the bar. always happy to answer any questions you mighthave Joey Bolohan Owner of OCGrabBars
Great video. One of the problems with installing grab bars is that the chances of studs being exactly where you require (or would like) the grab bars is extremely slim. Finding the studs behind a tile wall is also no easy task. There are methods of installing grab bars without having to hit a stud, and information on that is available online.
Thanks for the tips. Make sure to change the battery in your smoke detector, Cynthia... I heard it beeping during the video.
This is an excellent video and demonstrates several safety tips for the shower for seniors. Thanks!
Thank you.
Thank you for the great information! We are in the process of redoing our bathroom and I have problems with balance.
Thank you for the video! I'll be installing bars in my parents house very soon, and this is a great insight on where to place them.
Great video Cynthia! Our bathroom looks similar in size, so I'm using your layout.
Thank you! I’m getting one installed for me. I am a 51 year old black guy and I like to take baths and sometimes it’s hard for me to get out of the tub. A grab bar would be helpful and safe.
use a permanent shower curtain rod that mounts into the wall for the senior to hold onto while entering/ exiting the bathtub.
Great job . Thank you .
Great tips that I can use in my dad's bathtub. Thank you!
Thanks for the informative video, Cynthia!
Very helpful video. Thankyou. Now put some batteries in you smoke alarm. The low battery beep was driving me nuts, but that's a short drive.
Great job Cynthia! Take good care of your mom.
This is very helpful Cynthia! Thank you.
Ty very much.
Thank you very much; I'll be doing grab bars for my wife and myself. I only wish they were available (or I knew about them) back when my uncle was aging.
So much good information, I am helping a lady with this stuff, yesterday I called and went to about 8 second hand stores looking for a shower chair, it’s a hot item, none were found. I went to a medical supply store I bought a chair $44 that looks like the one in your video next is grab bars thanks so much for your information.
Great video. Very helpful. Thanks.
Excellent video. Thanks, Cynthia!
Gracias Cynthia.
Great information and well presented. Thank you!
Great video, might want to put a battery in your smoke detector I heard it chirping.
Thank you!
Thank you, Cynthia.
Great info. Thank you!
You are an Angel. Thank you for making this video!
Excellent! Thank you.
thanks so much for great info
Thank you for making this very informative video
Thanks for the video!
Great information. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for your post
Okay first off awesome video. Looked all over the place to find someone that explains well. Second, you have a very clean home :) Would you be kind enough to share the measurements of height from floor to top of bar on the side ones. Also, what is height you chose on the long bar on the wall of shower?
Thank you again for great video.
Good job thanks.
thank you!
Nice video as i see u have fiberglass behind the tub so how did u installed the grab bar to fiberglass since i have the same and need to install one for my mom thanks
Please make a video to lift a patient from wheelchair to bed and viceverse. Thanks!
How long are the bars exactly?Thanks!
2:27 So you want your mom to turn her back to the chair and sit down without holding anything except to reach back and feel where the tub/chair is AND do that without being able to fully see where she is sitting? Unbelievably risky!!! Seniors often have limited movement in their neck, which means they may try this maneuver blind. What if she misses the chair or only gets part way on and the chair tips over? NOT SAFE!!!
Ridiculous. A video about safety, and all the while the smoke detector is chirping, indicating that it's time to replace the battery. When the house catches fire, at least she'll be able to shower safely.
Unless they, like, change the battery.
I find the smoke alarm beeping really annoying. I can barely stand listening to it during the time it first starts to beep and the few minutes it takes me to get a new battery and replace it, much less having to listen to it for days, weeks or months.
How in the world do people SLEEP listening to that???