Safety Tips For People With MS

              

      1. Grab bars are very important for shower safety.  There are grab bars that  

          screw into the walls of the shower. There are also suction cup grab bars.  

          The bars are made with a smooth or rough surface.

         

         I never understood the reason for the rough surfaces on grab bars until 

          I was in my current shower.  The rough surface bars help you grip the bar 

         when your hands are wet and soapy!  

2. Decals can be put on the floor of the tub to prevent slippage.  A bathmat that 

    is placed on the side of the tub is also handy.  I use both to help with slippage.  

   

3. There are different types of seats that can go inside a bathtub.  I currently use a bench seat but have used stools in the past.   

Equipment for MS

1.  Shower bench seat
2.  Cane
3.  Walkers
4.  3-wheeled electric scooters
5.  Electric wheelchairs