Abrasive Strips for the Bathtub????

Cute_CNA, CNA · Aug 1, 2005

Off-topic...

My husband says the grocery store, btw. I hope your mom-in-law doesn't hurt herself in the meantime.

CashewLPN, LPN · Aug 1, 2005

perhaps a shower chair and an assist for showering may be a better thing than just the non skids... a Grab bar may be a good idea too...

those non skids can be found in hardware stores

--Cashew

crb613, BSN, RN · Aug 1, 2005

Thanks she does have the grab bars but the coordination is just not there to use them very effectively. I have also suggested the chair.......but you know how it is when its not your Mother. I thought at least if I could find these strips it might help.... I will check out the hardware stores. :wink2:

UM Review RN, ASN, RN · Aug 1, 2005

I also think a bath chair, a hand rail, and a handheld shower nozzle would be the best idea. All can be found at Home Depot.

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc/searchResults.jsp&N=2984+5777&cm_ven=hd_over&cm_cat=Search&cm_pla=D-Brand&cm_ite=bid10111496-home_depot&ovmkt=RRHSQV1MO3BS17290PGL49LQS0

Editorial Team / Admin · Aug 1, 2005

I have looked at Lowe's/Wal-Mart/Online & cannot find them. My mother-in-law has Parkinson's & has fell twice this week in the bathtub. She has the non-skid rubber mat but the suction does not hold & I thought if I could find the abrasive strips that it would help her. Does anyone know where I could buy them?? Thanks!

True Value Hardware sells slip resistant strips and the product on how to remove them as well. They will not sell online any longer, however.

Good luck!!

markjrn · Aug 1, 2005

I have looked at Lowe's/Wal-Mart/Online & cannot find them. My mother-in-law has Parkinson's & has fell twice this week in the bathtub. She has the non-skid rubber mat but the suction does not hold & I thought if I could find the abrasive strips that it would help her. Does anyone know where I could buy them?? Thanks!

I pulled my back 7 times during one shower from slipping, with those strips. If you use them, buy lots and put them really close together.

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Aug 1, 2005

article: bathroom safety for older people

http://muextension.missouri.edu/explore/hesguide/rehab/gh7060.htm

look for "shower and bath appliques" at kmart, linen's and things, bed bath and beyond etc and local hardware store too. often available at pharmacies that are durable medical equipment providers

tub & stair safety treads

bath mats, safety treads, shower sprays, pails [/url]

shower and bath appliques

bed bath & beyond product

add hand held shower and tub bench "early presents"

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Aug 1, 2005

Sorry to read about her fall. Hope I don't sound too cheap but I see them at the dollar store all the time. I bough little whales a while back and you wouldn't believe how great they are. Best wishes to you. :)

Cute_CNA, CNA · Aug 2, 2005

I love the dollar store.

crb613, BSN, RN · Aug 2, 2005

Thanks everybody, she has not been hurt yet........its just so sad she loves to take a bath & now of course is scared to death of falling again. I have suggested everything you all have mentioned........... I just don't understand people sometime. I do know if I buy these & stick them on then at least they will be used! By the way I love the Dollar Store too! :)

FROGGYLEGS, LPN · Aug 3, 2005

I bough little whales a while back and you wouldn't believe how great they are. :)

We have little fish that are applied almost like stickers. They don't have the suction cups on them and once they are put on they seem to be permanent. I think they came from Wal-Mart; they've been there for a long time now.