Taking place throughout September, this year’s World Alzheimer’s month theme is ‘Remember me’ and Bristan is lending its voice to the campaign. The theme of ‘remember me’ aims to highlight the importance of early diagnosis of dementia.
One area of the home where Alzheimer’s can have its most significant and potentially dangerous impact is the bathroom. Bristan provides four top tips when specifying for those who are suffering with Alzheimer’s:
A touch of familiarity – When it comes to specifying brassware, crosshead taps, with clear hot and cold indices, are especially well-suited for household members with Alzheimer’s as they are offer a more familiar style, therefore making them easier to use by those with memory issues.
Shower safety – Scalding is a very real danger for vulnerable people, so a practical suggestion is an electric shower with in-built thermostatic controls that meet BEAB Care accreditation, incorporate safety features such as large, easy-to-move dials, raised markings and audible clicks when settings are adjusted.
Timing is key – To help prevent flooding should taps or showers be left on accidentally by those with memory issues, timed flow controls can be installed, turning off the flow once a set period of time has passed.
Hazard-proof wet rooms – The integration of a wet room can provide a variety of benefits designed to help those with memory issues, including no need to step into a shower tray which might present a tripping risk.
