S1E33: Office Hours | Beyond Grab Bars—Bathroom Modifications That Support Participation
From The Home Accessibility Therapist Podcast · 27:04
Show by Sue Doyle PhD OTR/L
SummaryIn this Office Hours episode, Sue Doyle, PhD, OTR/L, answers common questions about bathroom assessments, grab bar placement, bathing equipment, toileting, and small-space challenges through the fictional case of Linda, whose goal is to wash her hair without her husband’s help. Learn how to look beyond transfers and equipment to develop individualized recommendations that support meaningful routines, privacy, confidence, and caregiver needs.Questions answered in this episodeWhere should I start when everything in the bathroom looks like a problem?What should I observe before, during, and after bathing—not just during the transfer?How do I determine where grab bars should go for an individual client?When is a shower chair enough, and when should I consider a tub transfer bench?Should I recommend a higher toilet, and what else matters for the complete toileting routine?What can I do when the bathroom is tiny, the client rents, or renovation is not possible?How should I respond when a client declines bathroom equipment?How can I address caregiver needs while keeping the client’s preferences and privacy central?When should I recommend structural changes, and how do I collaborate with installers and construction professionals?How can follow-up and documentation show whether bathroom modifications actually improve the client’s participation?Mentioned resources and links:Certified Home Accessibility Therapist (CHAT): https://www.thehomeaccessibilitytherapist.com/CHATCourses & Memberships: https://www.thehomeaccessibilitytherapist.com/coursesAny handouts, checklists, or blog posts referenced: Submit a question for a future episode:Use the question form here: https://www.thehomeaccessibilitytherapist.com/SubmitQuestionOr email your question to: [email protected] with The Home Accessibility Therapist:Website: https://www.thehomeaccessibilitytherapist.com/Blog: https://thehomeaccessibilitytherapist.blog/Join the newsletter: https://www.thehomeaccessibilitytherapist.com/NewsletterJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeaccessibilitysafetyFollow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-doyle-38bba3178
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