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Bath chair for those who bathe sitting down; transfer chair if you need to move from the toilet to the shower.
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Bathroom accessories reduce falls during the highest risk moments: shower, toilet and transfers. They complement walkers or wheelchairs — not a substitute for general mobility.
Buy or rent — day, week, or month. You can rent an eligible product (more than $500 MXN; accessories from $3,000 MXN) and, if you decide to buy it, what you've already paid for the rental will be credited towards the purchase. You only pay the difference and keep the product.
Recent reports from Mexican media such as Milenium y López-Dóriga agree on something that geriatricians have been repeating for years: the bathroom is where older adults fall more than anywhere else in the house, due to wet floors, slippery surfaces, and lack of sturdy support points.
With data from ISSSTE cited in that coverage, between 30% and 50% of older adults in Mexico suffer at least one fall per year, and injuries near the toilet increase with age: from 4 cases per 100,000 young people to 267 per 100,000 for those over 85 years old.
The cost of not preventing falls is also high: a hip surgery in a private hospital may exceed $250,000 pesos, compared to a basic bathroom safety kit (grab bars, chair, toilet lift) that usually costs around $3,500 pesos. And up to 40% of those who suffer a hip fracture do not walk without help one year later.
Shower or bathtub: a wet and soapy floor is the most common cause of slips. A fixed bath chair (with or without comfort features) avoids standing under water and provides a stable support point for bathing while seated.
Toilet seat: sitting and standing repeatedly requires leg and knee strength — exactly where most falls are recorded for adults over 85 years old. A toilet lift with armrests reduces the distance and provides support when standing, without needing to remodel the bathroom.
Transfers between room, toilet and shower: if walking those short distances is already unsafe, a transfer chair combines wheelchair, comfort, and shower seat in one unit, and a walker with seat 2-in-1 helps move down the hallway to the bathroom without letting go.
Buy when there are slip hazards, fear of showering alone, or a doctor's recommendation. Install before an accident happens — the cost of the accessory is minimal compared to a fracture.
Bath chair for those who bathe sitting down; transfer chair if you need to move from the toilet to the shower.
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Extra Resistant Bath Chair (daily use, 90 kg) or Regular Extra Resistant (entry-level version) for bathing while seated safely.
Bath Chair with Comfort 3-in-1 combines shower, bedside comfort, and toilet support in one unit.
EasyRise, toilet lift with adjustable armrests, raises the seat height and provides support without construction or plumber work.
Transfer Chair (wheelchair + comfortable + shower in one unit) for short trips inside the house with caregiver assistance.
A pair of Safety Grippers for the Bath next to the shower and toilet is the lowest cost improvement with the greatest impact on fall prevention.
The Orthopedic Walker with 2-in-1 Seat takes support from the hallway to the bathroom door and serves as a resting seat.
Combine two products with a 10% discount on the lower-priced item.
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If the main problem is walking at home, start with mobility (walker). If you can walk but the bathroom is dangerous, prioritize bathroom accessories.
Because it combines wet floors, smooth surfaces, and movements of sitting and standing (shower, toilet) that require balance and strength — exactly where most falls are reported in older adults, according to recent coverage by Milenio and López-Dóriga with data from ISSSTE.
A pair of grab bars next to shower and toilet is the most economical improvement. If budget allows, a safe bath package combines chair and walker with discount.