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5: Use a bath seat!
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE BATHTUB
AND SHOWER SEATS?
Bathtub and shower seats may be found at:
• medical supply stores
• home improvement stores
• select department stores
• select pharmacies
For your convenience, phone ahead to be
certain that the seat you are looking for is
available.
Assistive Devices to Help Prevent Falls.
A joint venture between the University of Ottawa
and the Canadian Association of Occupational
Therapists (CAOT).
For more information please visit our website at
www.otworks.ca
Funding provided by Health Canada/Veterans
Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily
represent the official policies of
Health Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, the
University of Ottawa and the Canadian Association
of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
The information in this bochure is current as of 2004.
Not medical advice: The information provided in this
brochure is intended for educational purposes only. It
is not and should not be taken as advice or treatment
from a doctor or health care professional. Never
disregard professional medical or health care advice
or delay in seeking it because of something you have
read in this brochure.
Preventing falls is important to
help maintain a healthy and
independent lifestyle. The
following information will help
you learn more about the
benefits of using a bath seat,
and what to look for when
buying one.
Brochures
Prevent falls and
maintain your independence:
Use a bath seat!
1 in 3 seniors fall each year.
Up to 15% of these falls occur in the
bathroom. It could happen to you or
someone you love.
WHAT CAN A BATH SEAT DO FOR YOU?
A bath seat can help make you more comfortable
and safe while bathing and showering.
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